Mostly positive, these tattoos are commonly acts of pure love.
These tattoos are great for tattoo beginners, and people looking for a 30-minute tattooing session.
These tattoos are minimalistic, and given that they usually dont have any coloring or shading easier to heal.
2) Portrait
Portrait tattoos are commonly bigger tattoo projects, but not necessarily.
You will mostly see parents having the childrens portraits tattooed on their forearms.
Its not uncommon to also see children with their parents portrait tattoos either.
Decoration around these tattoos are typically a clock, locket, roses or just some filigree.
Important note is when choosing the tattoo shop to go for the very best tattoo artists.
Above we see the word family with a rose and a heart.
Many people go for the obvious choice of family, but with this additional decoration to give it uniqueness.
Another option would be to use Latin, or your mother language word for family.
So, many people want to make this motto of theirs eternal by inking it on their skin.
Family first tattoos are usually more elaborate pieces than just a quote.
Forearm is a great horizontal placement where the wording fits well and gives room for decoration around.
it’s possible for you to also choose a tree from your homeland, to make it more personalized.
It can be a standalone element in the tattoo, or decoration with a band of names.
Its also easy to cover, as a small tattoo is easier to place in an easily hidden place.
11) Geometric tattoo
Did you know that geometric shapes have meaning?
you might even represent family members as a mixture of geometric and organic shapes like in the example above.
Decoration and background can be sun rays, doves, clouds and many other Biblical symbols.
For many, this is their family.
Its their safe haven and the light that gets them out of the dark.
It can be a small outline tattoo, or a part of a bigger tattoo scene.
Usually the parents are on the branch, looking at their children leaving the nest.
Aesthetically beautiful, this theme is common because it can be a tiny tattoo or a big tattoo scene.
Again, it can be a smaller design all the way to a full tattoo sleeve.
you might include the names, or just differentiate the feathers through beads, colors or size.
double-check to plan out a medium tattoo, though, so that all the details can fit.
These gentle giants can also be ferocious defenders of whats theirs, choosing their battles carefully.
Thats why many use bears as an element of a family tattoo, with the cubs representing the children.
21) Wolf pack
A wolf pack always moves, hunts and sleeps together.
These animals have been part of many stories, fables and legends, which makes their symbolism strong.
The big wolf is usually the parent and the younger ones represent the children.
January is carnation, February is the iris or violet, March is the daffodil, and so on.
It doesnt have to be a huge tattoo either, so its a great option for beginners.
23) Celtic knot tattoo
Celtic knots are a great symbol of infinity and protection.
24) Zodiac tattoo
One of the most diverse and used tattoo elements are the zodiac signs.
Whatever fits your body, style and aesthetic best will be the best way for your family tattoo.
