The Story Archive
A canvas of personal histories, memories, and milestones. Find a story that speaks to you.
Matching Birth Flowers and Butterfly
I got this piece with birth flowers and a butterfly to match a similar tattoo with someone very close to me. I think Rachel did a great job with this meaningful connection.
Giant Mechanical Praying Mantis
I finally finished my massive mechanical praying mantis tattoo today. It was done by the incredibly talented Danny Fernandez at Triton Tattoo in Santa Cruz. I'm so happy with how it turned out!
My First Tattoo: Swallowtail Kite
This is my very first tattoo, a Swallowtail Kite. It represents freedom and the start of a new journey for me. I got it at Stay Humble in Baltimore, MD.
Cover-up for a fresh start
This tattoo is a cover-up of an old, regrettable piece. I wanted something symbolic of renewal and growth, and Mike Eaton at Tattoo Asylum in Durham, NC absolutely delivered. It represents my journey to overcome past mistakes and embrace a brighter future.
Remembering Gotham, a Gravity Mage
This is a memorial tattoo for my beloved cat, Gotham, who I've depicted as a whimsical gravity mage. The honeycomb cells, also done by Cakelin, represent the ongoing journey of life, with each cell to be filled by different artists as my life unfolds.
Geometric Compass of Life
This tattoo is a geometric compass, symbolizing my journey through life and the constant need for direction. It was done by the talented mrowa_tattoo in Lodz, Poland.