If you ever thought about getting a tattoo, I'm sure there's a good reason behind it. Many people end up getting inked to commemorate a special time in their life, or it could be a way to honor somebody.
Whatever the occasion, I'm always so fascinated to find out the purpose of a gorgeous work of art. So I thought it would be fun to share some amazing tattoo ideas and the stories behind them.
"The tattoo I got in honor of my mother who passed away in a house fire last year. She saved one and died trying to save another. Tattoo by Taylor at Self Made Tattoo in Talbot, TN."
Oh, my! I can't even express how sad I feel for this person here. Losing a mom must've been incredibly hard. I hope this tattoo consoles them somehow.
I don't know if I told you but I'm really close to one of my cousins. In fact, she is just like my sister. We spend so much time together growing up that we developed a tight bond. So this person who got their very first tattoo to honor their late cousin must feel like I do.
This person chose to celebrate their mom in the most spectacular way — by getting a beautifully drawn tattoo. I really like the idea of the tattoo having no face. Here's what the person who got it said about it:
"I'm glad you picked up on that. It was because I know it's my mom that's being represented for me right but at the same time that same elegant woman there could be me or it could be anyone that comes to mind when you see it because there's no face. It represents a woman's beautiful elegance which is applicable to women as a whole, in my opinion, so yeah ha, ha."
"My father passed away 8 years ago, and yesterday I finally got my first tattoo, a commemorative piece with his birthdate. Done by Hoon at Chronic Ink in Toronto."
This is such a unique piece, no? I'm always fascinated by trees, so I'm digging this a lot.
“I used to write this on my arm in high school. In February, I got to meet my favorite band and the lead singer wrote it out so I could get it tattooed.”
Getting this tattoo must've been such a fun experience for this person here.
"My late father in Afghanistan in the '80s by Robert Beeman at Ink and Dagger Tattoo in Roswell, GA."
Wow, this is such a powerful piece, no? I bet this person's dad would have appreciated seeing his likeness in a tattoo like that.
"So stoked with my family tattoo from Rodrigo at Comes A Time Tattoo in Fairfax, VA. The handwriting is each from my grandma, mom, sister, and niece!"
Would you look at that? This is such a neat idea. And I love that it's a tattoo of a sunflower too as it's one of my favorite flowers.
"Got my calf done Saturday just in time for Mother’s Day yesterday! Tell your moms, motherly figures, or even Mr. Moms you love them! David Parrish, Big Cat Tattoo, Atlanta GA."
Aww, how sweet is that?
If you were to pick a tattoo to celebrate your sister what would it be? I don't know why this person picked this particular design here but I think it's absolutely lovely. I adore this line work tattoo.
"Tattoo for my late father who worked at Chrysler. Dodge Viper done by Leila Damato at Futurelazertiger in Ferndale, MI."
Ah, what a fun piece, especially for a car enthusiast. I love that it looks a little bit cartoonish too.
"A floral piece to honor women in my family. Done by Lisette at eyeKANDI Ink in Newington, Connecticut."
This is such a neat idea. Am I right? I hope the women in this person's life appreciate this cool tattoo concept here.
"Moved from Sydney to Ireland when I was 10. I'm 20 now and here's my first tattoo. Done by Riion at Jax Wolf, Belfast."
I can tell you right now that moving away from where you were born is never easy. So I'm glad this person commemorated this big journey with an awesome tattoo.
"Wing of the Irish Magpie. Done by Barzo Steel at Dark Arts Tattoo & Piercing Lounge in Belfast, Ireland. My wife and I were honeymooning in Northern Ireland, and her nickname is Magpie, so this tattoo was to commemorate the trip and honor our marriage."
How sweet is that?
"Kitty heading off to the other side, by Heidi Kaye at The Good Fight in Camden, London. My first proper tattoo in memory of my kitty Ziggy."
Aww, I adore that. This is one gorgeous tattoo if I say so myself. Don't you think so too? I dig everything about this unique design.
"For my 18th birthday, I got a tattoo of my dad's laugh on my arm. He passed 3 years ago. I have his smile and joy wherever I go now."
Wow! I absolutely love this idea. If I were to get another tattoo it would be something like this, that's for sure.
Oh my goodness, check this out. Somebody got their parents' wedding photo tattooed on their arm. What a fabulous idea, huh? This tattoo is so fun. I would love to have something like that too. I wonder what their parents think of that idea?
"New tattoo. My mom wrote me a note before she passed so I decided to get it tatted."
Aww, I absolutely love this idea. What do you think of that? It's definitely very unique, huh? I bet this person's mom is looking down at them and smiling.
"My husband and I got matching tattoos. All the moons represent a different day in our relationship. (Down) first kiss, (middle) proposal, (up) wedding day. We married on our 10-year anniversary. Tattoo by Israel Celli at The Tattoo Garden, The Hague (NL)."
Isn't this such a fantastic idea?
It's always so cool to find out exactly why people end up getting a tattoo. I, for one, would never rush this decision, and these amazing tattoos here definitely look like thoughtful ideas. Which one resonated with you the most?
