Tattoos are a form of art for some people, and for others, they're just a fashion statement. There are still many individuals who think of them as either another way to articulate themselves or feel tied to something. There is a special community of persons, though, who decide to forever tattoo their skin because it's the best way to determine something positive about their lives or to respect and recognize special beings who can no longer be with them.
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“Tea is very important at my Grandma’s house and everyone has an assigned teacup with a particular pattern. Mine is ‘Brigadoon’ Scottish Thistle. I’ve had tea from that cup my entire life, every time I visited my grandma. Today I got the pattern tattooed as a band on my arm.”
“My favourite tattoo, always. A realistic portrait of my dog's paw. Forever, and always my heartbeat at my feet.”
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“A recreation of my grandpa’s 50-year-old tattoo”
“My father passed away almost 2 months ago. Today is his birthday and he always wanted us to have matching tattoos.”
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“Tattooed some new brows on a client with alopecia!”
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“Got this tattoo in memory of my best friend growing up. He was an amazing pup/extra parent. And I still miss him every day.”
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“A tattoo for my sister and I. Us against the universe.”
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“Decided to get my first tattoo on my 23rd! A lot of people don’t even know I have hearing issues until I tell them, so this is just a helpful reminder.”
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“Just got my very first tattoo today! 4 birds in memory of my 4 babies. (3 miscarriages and a stillborn)”
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“Single-needle silhouette tattoo of my grandpa who passed away in July of this year.”
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“I was really excited to get this last year. Now it’s kind of bittersweet, RIP.”
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“When cultures breed. The tartan is my mum’s side of the family and the Maori is my dad’s side.”
“We’re getting matching tattoos for all the trips we take together- it rained all week for this one.”
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A family picture forever
“I asked the artist to draw something that represented my sensitivity... I know that my dog ​​will die, but I will always carry it with me! And I also love the signature with the red dot. It makes everything unique.”
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“My little red badge of courage while taking care of my mom in the hospital”
“Got this portrait done yesterday of my dog who passed away 3 years ago. 💜”
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3 butterflies that cover an appendix removal surgery that left some scars
“My mother always had beautiful handwriting and wrote this at the end of every single card and letter. She passed in October.”
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Even at 62, Madonna was not afraid to get her first tattoo with a special meaning: the initials of her 6 children.
