Behind a tattoo, more than just ink or aesthetics, there is a great story. We would all like to keep the people, pets, or things we love the closest to us forever, and having a reminder of them on our skin can be the best way to do it. A small drawing on the body can be able to move us to tears.
Whether it’s a tribute to a loved one, a phrase that summarizes your way of looking at life, or simply a unique design that has been transformed into a work of art, the most interesting thing about tattoos is their meaning. And celebrities support this idea!
1. “My late Mother.”
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2. “Stitched Surgical Scar”
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3. “My wife”
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4. “Scar cover-up, session one.”
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5. “Memorial piece, our twin girls we lost.”
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6. “Matching tatties with my wife.”
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7. “Tribute to my dog.”
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8. “Anorexia recovery tattoo.”
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9. “My daughter’s drawing of Zelda’s fairy.”
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10. “My grandpa’s sketch tattooed on my arm.”
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11. “Memorial tattoo for my cat.”
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12. “My 9th tattoo is a tribute to my two babies who were taken too soon.”
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13. “My dad died 3 weeks ago… Got a portrait of me sleeping on his chest as a baby while he slept.”
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14. “5 months in and I’m still in awe of it! Got it to celebrate the end of my cancer treatment.”
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15. A good example of tattoos dedicated to kids.
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16. “Hated this part of my body, but now…”
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17. “Just got a tattoo in honor of my 3-year-old German Shepherd who passed away.”
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18. “I got it for my sister that passed away in September. Her middle name was Rose, her favorite color was yellow and she loved music.”
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19. “My grandmother got lung cancer and had it off and on for 12 years.”
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“Early on, she lost a lung and was on a wheelchair. She also fell completely in love with Zelda.”
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