Ravyn Lenae has described three tattoos: a French proverb, a cherry blossom with a raven, and an Aquarius symbol. She has also spoken about a design she wanted to get later; that idea should not be mistaken for a finished tattoo.

The pieces differ in scale, but each has a personal detail behind it. Her own account of the proverb and the blossom-and-raven pairing gives a clearer picture than guessing from a photograph.

Ravyn Lenae’s upper-arm and forearm tattoos

Her first tattoo is the French proverb “Rêve ta vie, vis tes rêves,” or “Dream your life, live your dreams.” She said she got it around the time she decided not to go to college and needed a push to take the less predictable path as an artist.

The phrase is simple, but the decision behind it wasn’t. For a text tattoo, the practical details matter too: the lettering needs room to stay legible, and accents and spacing need to be right. A tattooer can help size the words without losing the feel of the original phrase.

Ravyn Lenae’s arm ink in editorial portraits

Lenae has described a cherry blossom paired with a raven. In her words, the blossom feels delicate and soft, while the raven is daring, bold and wise; she saw that contrast as representative of herself.

The two images give an artist different shapes and textures to balance. If you’re drawn to a similar pairing, start with a contrast that means something to you, then have the design sketched on the body area itself. A branch or bird can shift when it wraps around an arm.

Ravyn Lenae’s small upper-arm tattoo

Another tattoo she has mentioned is the Aquarius symbol. It’s a small, direct mark beside the longer proverb and the more detailed bird-and-blossom design.

Lenae has also described a future idea based on “As above, so below, as within, so without”: two feminine hands with strings holding stars, moons and suns. She said the image would express her sense of control over her own universe and how she responds to events. She spoke about wanting the tattoo; it isn’t shown here as a confirmed finished piece.

Ravyn Lenae’s tattoo details in a wider portrait

In wider photos, Lenae’s arm tattoos often appear briefly as she poses or moves. Light, clothing and the angle of her arm can make a mark look different from one image to the next; a distant portrait isn’t enough to identify a new design.

That’s useful when looking for references. A clear close-up can show placement and linework; a performance photo may only give you a sense of how ink sits with clothes and movement. Small lettering and packed detail also need enough space to hold their shape as they age.

Ravyn Lenae’s stage and editorial style

Lenae’s styling shifts between portraits, stage clothes and more futuristic looks, while her tattoos remain part of the picture without needing to match every outfit. The collection combines a phrase, a symbol and a more detailed image rather than following one strict theme.

The personal details she has shared are the strongest guide: the proverb marked a risky career choice, and she saw the raven and blossom as a contrast within herself. Her other designs can be appreciated by their placement and form without inventing a meaning for them.