For some of us, the animated characters we saw on TV while growing up are some of our oldest friends. We’ve found comfort in their colorful and larger-than-life personas. We witnessed their adventures and tragedies and, in a way, they were there for ours.
It’s been some years since those childhood days, but on days when nothing seems to be going right, we’ll still look up some of those movies and shows that made us smile and feel like anything was possible. And honestly, we might even tune in on good days.
More than just nostalgia for time gone by, we cherish these characters and their stories because they have become part of our own story. So it’s only fair that we might choose to reserve a spot for them on our skin’s canvas. Because they’re more than just a cartoon, they are relics of our innocence.
So if you’re considering getting a tattoo inspired by an animated character, film, show, comic book, etc, here are a few inspired artworks to get you thinking what kind you might want. Some are cute, some are meta, and some are just amazing.
If you’re going to take the plunge and get your magical memory tattoo, don’t skimp out. It’s better to save up to get a piece you love, than feel like it could’ve been better.
Try to look up artists that specialize in recreating animated characters.
Have you considered a particular art style, or would you prefer to stick to the original art work?
Would you like to include pieces of other childhood memories in you art?
Think about whether you’ll want to have a single tattoo of your animated daydreams or possibly a whole collection that works together.
If you can’t decide on just one set of characters, why not do a mashup?
Will you want to make a homage to your favorite holiday as well?
We all have stories that are part of our own story. Although we know these personalities are fiction, we cannot imagine our lives without them. These images are embedded into our psyche, and we might find ourselves involuntarily humming their songs during stressful or triumphant moments.
No matter which story or character you decide to get tattooed, just remember to enjoy the entire process of choosing, getting, and wearing it without worrying what anyone else’s opinions might be. It’s not about them liking it, but about you loving it.
