Floral sleeve linework

You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” The same rule can be changed into “Don’t judge a person by its ink.” Getting some body art inked is probably one of the best ways for self-expression—be it a drawing in remembrance of your past beliefs, shenanigans or a minimal tattoo filled with deep meanings. No tattoo design is meaningless or ugly because there’s always something bigger behind it. At least to the person who chose the unique tattoo.

As much as we love fighting boredom, we are all for combating the stigma. Mental health topics might not be something we often delve into, but these are nevertheless important to address. However, we are no mental health experts. Hence, we'll tackle the subject from an angle we're most familiar with: tattoos representing mental health.

Art tattoo inspiration, sleeve with flowers and mandala

Tattoo artist Miriam Andrea is from Kristiansand, Norway but she currently based in Oslo, the capital, and works at Attitude Tattoo Studio. She specializes in

These stunning forearm tattoos will help you express your elegance without needing to utter a word. Check them out before you hit the parlor!

So, this is it: you have finally decided to get your first tattoo. But there are still some hesitations roaming in your mind. What if you don’t like it when it’s finished? What if it doesn’t suit you? What if it hurts way too much in the process? All these concerns are very understandable, but they also have a great solution. What you need to put your worries to rest is a minimalist tattoo.

Bold & fineline blackwork floral & mandala tattoo. Designed and created by Lu Loram-Martin, Toronto, Canada @lu_lorammartin_tattoos