If you've ever watched the show "Miami Ink" on TLC, you'll be familiar with renowned tattoo artist Kat von D, who specializes in portrait tattoos. Customers seek her out when they want a facial reproduction of an idol or loved one tattooed on their...
Tattoo Ideas: Portraits
Most portrait tattoos are memorials to loved ones- family members, friends, and even pets- who have passed away. In these cases, getting the tattoo is a part of the grieving process. So, you want to make sure that you can find a tattoo artist that...
Portrait Tattoo Pictures & Designs
Memorial tattoos are a healthy way of expressing love and loyalty and honoring the memory of loved ones you have lost. This article discusses many design options and includes many photos.
In Loving Memory: Memorial R.I.P. Tattoos
At 54 years old, I finally decided to get inked for the first time. It was a decision I had contemplated for several years, but it took a major life event to make it a reality.
My First Tattoo
There are many ways to memorialize the loss of a beloved pet. I had a friend who got her precious dachshund stuffed by a taxidermist after he was tragically hit by a car. He lived on her dresser. Some people prefer to get a tattoo honoring their deceased cat or dog, the same way you would get a tattoo of a cross or someone's name along with date of birth and date of death. You can find a ton of different and creative ways to ink a pet memorial tattoo.
Tattoo Ideas: Pet Memorials