I’ve been a single momma for a few years now and I was thinking about getting a small tattoo of my son’s name/initial. Location wise I was thinking on my collar. I already have a few other small tattoos down my spine and on my sternum from when I was younger. Any suggestions?
My only (kind of random) thought is that some kids change their names, eventually, to fully express themselves.
So I might be tempted by initials, or something more symbolic, myself.
As a son, every time I come home with a new tattoo my mom asks what it means, and I say ‘that I love my momma’. A joke, but expressive of the spirit of tattoo IMO.
The tattoos I have for my kids are a daddy bird famous for raising its young, a storybook character, a favorite flower. If my kids ever ask what they mean I can say, 'that I love you.
Not knowing you, Id tell anyone with a question like this to aim for something that says 'I love you, I love us." Names are not always forever. Ideas are though
It isn’t what you were asking, but, I have my son’s footprint from his birth certificate on top of my foot.
Maybe that’ll give you some inspiration.
That’s super cute!
I have my dog’s paw print on my left leg, where she used to place her paws
It isn’t what you were asking, but, I have my son’s footprint from his birth certificate on top of my foot.
Awww! That is both epic and cute at the same time.
Hard to give anonymous suggestions for something so personal and permanent. Since you already have tattoos you know how you tolerate the process. I would expect spine and collar have similar skin thickness and pain level. Only you can decide on full name vs initials. I think pain tolerance would be a big factor for that choice. Letter style? Black/Grayscale/Color? Do you need to be able to hide it under work clothes?
Probably will go with his full name since it’s pretty short. My work is pretty lax about tattoos, some of my coworkers have full sleeves. As per letter style, something like a soft cursive would be nice and I’m pretty open to any color depending on the design. I’m sorta just looking for any creative ideas for some inspiration.
Sound like you need to look at artists in your are that do lettering, then! If your son has any particular hobbies or interests, incorporating some aspects of that around the lettering could be a nice touch.
