Tattoo Artist Shares Most Beautiful Designs for Dog Lovers
There are so many ways to express your love for dogs. Whether you have a four-legged friend of your own or have been wanting a pet for years, being a dog person is a full-time gig. Trust me--I would know! I love attending local dog gatherings and festivals with my pups, and I never pass on an opportunity to share an informational post with other pet parents. But that's only the beginning!
I'm not afraid to wear my love for dogs on my sleeve (or even on a shirt), but I haven't gone as far as to get a canine-inspired tattoo. I've seen several cute and classic tattoos, like pawprints or simple dog doodles, but I've yet to see any tattoos for dog lovers that are pure art.
Until I saw tattoo designer Noah Russi's art--that is! His classic drawing style, combined with a few nature motifs, makes the perfect addition to a dog lover's ideal tattoo. He revealed the 'paw-fect' designs in a November 29 TikTok post, and it's already gotten over a quarter-million views! Needless to say, dog owners are feeling inspired by his ideas.
OMFG! These tattoo designs are stunning, to say the least. Noah's artistic style is delicate and light (just look at all those tiny dots!), but it's also incredibly timeless. These tattoos would look great on almost anyone, no matter where you'd place it on your body!
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Unsurprisingly, @liveforlines' dog-inspired video is going viral. It's surpassed three-quarters of a million views just a few days after posting, and commenters are raving over the outdoorsy pawprint designs.
"I absolutely love the daisy one, as my baby girl is named Daisy," shared commenter @darkroses21407. That's so sweet! I didn't even think of the way a dog's name could be incorporated into the tattoo's design. In that case, the space one could be for a pup named Cosmo, and the mountainous design could be for Rocky or Aspen!
Tattoos are One Way to Honor a Late Pet
As several other commenters mentioned, tattoos can be a beautiful way to honor a pet who's passed away. Someone even had the idea to incorporate a design into the shape of a pet's actual pawprint, and I think that's the most special idea. You'd literally carry a bit of your buddy with you at all times!
For others who may not want a big design, a simple tiny pawprint could suffice. Some even choose to get a tattoo of their pet's name or even a tattoo of their dog's portrait--it's all about the kind of tribute you want to give your late pet. There's no wrong way to go about a pet memorial tattoo!
Whether you follow an idea like Noah's or think of something entirely your own, it's impossible to deny the beauty of dog-inspired art like this!
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