When somebody decides to get a tattoo, it's a very personal decision. It could be a very thought-out process or something you do on a whim. However, when you want to honor somebody with a tattoo, it usually takes some time to pick the design and the artist.
The following tattoos come with incredible stories, and I bet the people who got them will never regret their decisions.
"My father was a Seabee in the Navy. I lost him last week. Got this little guy to honor him and his service. Done by Abbey Saunders at Parasol Tattoo in Saratoga NY."
Aww, that's such a unique tattoo, huh?
"My first tattoo, in honor of my fascination with astronomy. By Curtis at Buju Tatto in San Diego, CA."
Wow, that's quite the gorgeous pick for a first tattoo, no? I think this artist did an absolutely amazing job.
"I lost my old boy Sebastian last month. I had my first tattoo in his honor. Art by Storm at Black Dagger Tattoo in QLD, Australia."
Aww, I have such a soft spot for black cats. Our current cat is also black and we love him to death. This tattoo is just as cute as the picture.
"Done at Hallows Eve Tattoo in Palmyra Pennsylvania. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I am a survivor."
It's so important to try to heal past wounds and getting a tattoo can do that for you. I'm happy to see that this person here is doing just that.
"Got this done a couple of days ago in honor of starting my journey and career in perfusion (stopping and restarting the heart in surgery)! A fantastic job by Brian McArdle at the Toiled Clover in Pittsburgh, PA!"
I have to admit I've never heard of this job, but it definitely sounds quite unique. And a fitting tattoo to celebrate this career achievement.
"Memorial for both my brother who passed and his dog. Done by Erik Smith - Sweet Betsy - Pensacola FL."
Isn't this such a cool tattoo? I really dig asymmetrical tattoos, and this one combines watercolor too, which makes it that much more spectacular.
"I got this tattoo to honor my grandma who recently passed away and was such a major part of my life. She loved cats and always called me her sunshine. Tattoo was done by the incredible Gabe at Single Orchid Tattoos in Orlando, FL.
I'm so digging this tattoo design here. I bet this person's grandma is looking down at this tattoo and smiling.
"In honor of it being Star Wars day, I got my doggo named after Chewbacca on my arm. Done by my good friend Aaron at Green Street Electric Tattoo in Henderson KY."
Hee-hee, this is so cute, eh?
"In honor of my late mother, by Jeremy Nieves at Richmond Tattoo NYC (Staten Island, NY)."
Tribute tattoos are always so special and unique. They can bring closure to people who lost someone dear to them. I hope this piece here will bring this person some solace.
"Nurse tattoo in honor of my mom — by Antonio Rogue, Black Label Tattoo, Frederick MD. No filters."
Who here is a fan of old-school tattoos? Well, if you are I bet you'll really appreciate this nurse tattoo here.
"The start of my tattoo in honor of my synesthesia. Done by Jason McConaughey at Bound by Tradition in Fresno, CA."
Okay, I had to look synesthesia up. It's when you experience one of your senses through another. Wow! I had no idea something like this even existed. Have you heard of it?
"My daughter asked if she could pick my next tattoo. Tonight I honored that request. Modified Designs done by Savannah Johnson."
Aww, isn't this the cutest thing? It's pretty bold for this guy to get a cartoon character tattooed on his leg, huh?
"Tat to honor two of my grandbabies. Work drawn and Inked by Ms. Emilie at Olympus Ink Tattoo in Topeka, KS."
Speaking of sweet, what do you think of this tattoo here? I think it's pretty spectacular and I dig it very much.
"Grandparents' front porch by Jason Thomas at Moon Tattoo Studio (Austin, TX)."
Oh my gosh, I'm blown away by how cool this tattoo looks here. I love this style of tattooing, and the artist made it look so amazing and realistic.
"Bats for me and my step kids, Barbara at Painted Lady in Fort Wayne, IN."
Confession time: I've always wanted to get a bat tattoo. So when I look at how amazing this one turned out, I'm quite jealous.
"I’m a planetary scientist, so I thought I’d honor the greatest achievement in human history. Jordan Ross of 2D Ink in Minot, ND."
Oh my goodness, isn't this tattoo absolutely stunning or what? Even though it's black and white, the artist didn't spare any details.
"My tattoo honoring my mom's fight with early-onset Alzheimer's. created by Josh Fields, at Platinum Rose tattoo in cedar rapids Iowa."
Context. Those are her eyes, the symbol for Alzheimer's, a shattered clock representing the time she lost, and a nebula/starfield representing her freedom from her disease and moving on to wherever we go when we die.."
Wow, that is one beautiful tattoo. It's so vivid with all those striking colors and the eyes are definitely the focal point.
"My First Tattoo! - 'Do Great Things' in Mom's Handwriting. Done by Rich Goorsky at Noodles Tattoo in Warrenville, IL."
Listen to mom. As it turns out, she's always right. I would love to have something like this on my arm, too.
Every one of them is special and unique. And I love hearing the stories behind why somebody chose that particular style or design. All the tattoo artists did a phenomenal job creating exactly what these people asked for, no? I'm really impressed by all of them.
