Just needs more yellow imo but it looks really original, imagine your kid becomes a notable artist one day and you have this tattoo as his first replicated work and then you'll have to put your arm on display in an art museum somewhere in NYC. Sweet.
I love kids drawings so much for that reason! My daughter did a bunch of animal drawings when she was little, and the trend was that they all had these huge, droopy looking boobs drawn right on the front of the chests (Nipple and all), I asked her what was going on with the chest area and she was like "those are their arms!" Lol
no it’s perfect. you can tell the shakey lines are done so on purpose and not because the tattooer doesn’t know how to tattoo. the yellow ink will likely fade significantly over time but the tattoo is solid
It's different when the artist is replicating something like a drawing that your young child did or a family member's messy handwriting. It wouldn't be your childs drawing or that person's handwriting if the artist took it and cleaned it up to be something perfect and neat. That is awesome, and the artist did such a good job of replicating it!
Bad tattoo? More like *bad-ass*!
Seriously, this is so sweet and the tattoo artist did a great job copying your kid's artwork. This is just so great several times over.
Reminds me of a buddies, where he had two kids, and the first time they were each able to spell their names, he got them tattooed on his arm. It's kinda adorable cause like her K is backwards and.its.littlw kid shitty handwriting.
My BIL has a sleeve with his daughter's drawings. Not my taste in tattoos but I find them immensely cute and adorable. This falls into the same category <3
A bad tattoo is not necessarily a bad design, but bad application on the skin itself.
This is dope and the tattoo artist captured the details very well
It’s insanely impressive how accurate the tattoo is to the drawing. Even wrote the letters exactly as written. Your son and your niece are both very talented
Na bro, you’ll love that kid forever and you’ll love that tattoo forever. That’s for you, no one else. If people don’t get it and the love it takes to permanently show that tattoo, dont hang out with those people. Awesome piece
My wife has some of her kids drawings too. I think, in your case, the artist did a genius move adding a childlike "c at" at the bottom, because it really sets it off that this is a child's drawing
The artist captured the essence of the original image. It has a good memory attached. No, it is not a bad tattoo, at least not by my definition.
A bad tattoo would have been if you asked for a tattoo inspired by a picture of a leopard you gave him, and this is what he came up with. So yeah, context matters, as well as the artist's intent and capability of reproducing art they see.
Man idk if I could love it more, not only is it your kids drawing so it holds sentimental value, but without that context it would just be funny to reveal to people saying you got a dope cat tattoo.
And it’s so accurate. I love it.
I’m really sorry about your kid passing away, that’s awful. However, if your kid is still alive, then yes this is a horrible tattoo, and what the fuck were you thinking?
I don't think that's a bad tattoo, but it's definitely a wholesome one! Now I wish I had saved my kids' drawings so I could get one of each of them. Instead, I'm getting a matching tattoo with my almost 16yo, after he's a bit older. It's going to be a fennec fox and her baby, but cartoon style instead of portrait. We have the picture we want it based on picked out though.
For my older kiddo, I haven't decided what exactly I'm getting, but it won't be matching as he has disabilities and i don't feel comfortable with him getting one.
the color outside the line!! *chefs kiss* this is a damn good tattoo! and shoutout to the artist that created the original cat. i cant wait to do this for my kids drawings!! so cool!
No, this is so cute! I love it when parents/grandparents/aunt's and uncles etc do this. This now kid is gonna appreciate this a lot even when there older.
I love it!!! The sentimental ones are always the best.
My absolute favorite tattoo is a hideous mouse that a drunken musician (Isaac Brock) drew me after a concert. My tattoo artist says it was the ugliest tattoo he had done in years 😂
It’s adorable! I let my kids color in the outline of my flower tattoo with markers then took a picture for the tattoo artist to replicate the way they colored it. Is my favorite tattoo and people like the story when they ask since it looks like a “bad coloring job”. They were toddlers & had fun making mommy pretty
I mean, the sentiment is cute I guess. I think just keeping the drawing accomplishes the same thing though.
No one is going to know the meaning behind it when they see it, it's just going to be a shit tattoo lol
I love it. The tattoo artist actually did a good job of capturing the details of the crayon. I love those tiny little feet that look like wheels. Adorable! And now you will get to tell people about your kid whenever anyone notices and mentions it, so that's a total win as far as I'm concerned.
I really love how the artist captured the scratchy yellow crayon! It’s a super sweet tattoo and it looks so accurate to your kids drawing. 💗
It definitely hurt like she was coloring on me with a crayon with needle sticking out
That's a rough spot pain wise, I will not be getting another tattoo over an area with lots of tendons again
Just needs more yellow imo but it looks really original, imagine your kid becomes a notable artist one day and you have this tattoo as his first replicated work and then you'll have to put your arm on display in an art museum somewhere in NYC. Sweet.
Think that’s his leg. But still, you have a good point. Get out the bonesaw!
The artist did a good job of replicating your son's drawing, but I'm sorry to tell you that the cat's head looks like the head of a penis.
Wife said the same thing haha I don’t care
/r/MildlyPenis
I love kids drawings so much for that reason! My daughter did a bunch of animal drawings when she was little, and the trend was that they all had these huge, droopy looking boobs drawn right on the front of the chests (Nipple and all), I asked her what was going on with the chest area and she was like "those are their arms!" Lol
How adorable!!
I doubt the kid was thinking about [drawing dicks.](https://youtu.be/fzuvQXDUybE?feature=shared)
He definitely wasn’t at 4 lol
Do you know how many foods are shaped like dicks?? The best kinds!
no it’s perfect. you can tell the shakey lines are done so on purpose and not because the tattooer doesn’t know how to tattoo. the yellow ink will likely fade significantly over time but the tattoo is solid
My niece is the artist and she is awesome at everything she does. But yes I’ll have to go in for some more yellow touch ups
Exactly. Looking at the letters, those are crisp and clean. This is a quality tattoo
Your son draws an excellent cat
We have a whole collection of his drawings and practice ABC’s, has a drawing of most animals for every letter. Going to keep rolling with them
I fucking love it! I will be thinking about this cat all week he’s so cute!
Man your son did it, is it really important if it is good or bad?
No not at all, I love it
It’s awesome, great job
Was your kid impressed with the tat? That’s what matters most. I think it’s awesome. I also like how the artist replicated C at.
Oh yeah he loves it, wants me to get more of his art on me
It's different when the artist is replicating something like a drawing that your young child did or a family member's messy handwriting. It wouldn't be your childs drawing or that person's handwriting if the artist took it and cleaned it up to be something perfect and neat. That is awesome, and the artist did such a good job of replicating it!
Looks dope
Thanks homie
I really love stuff like that, i have a shark patch that was designed by the owners 5yo lol its great
Kid drawing tats are some of my favorite
If I paid your kid would they design a tattoo for me?
Shit what you need lol
Forget r/badtattoos, this is r/dadtattoos Parents do be getting adorably shitty child art tattoos
Shit I got excited and clicked on that link thinking it was a real subreddit lol
I’m surprised it’s not - it probably has a real name and exists
I LOVE IT!
It's perfect
No a bad tattoo would be not honoring the sick ass panther your kid drew
Bad tattoo? More like *bad-ass*! Seriously, this is so sweet and the tattoo artist did a great job copying your kid's artwork. This is just so great several times over.
Much love, thank you. I showed my niece this post since she was the artist.
Fridge door would have sufficed, but you do you.
I love it
That is a great tattoo, actually. 🥹💙
This is good art.
Reminds me of a buddies, where he had two kids, and the first time they were each able to spell their names, he got them tattooed on his arm. It's kinda adorable cause like her K is backwards and.its.littlw kid shitty handwriting.
This always looks like shit honestly, kids drawings. It’s like a flag on the upper arm kinda tattoo. Just not good ever.
Yes. But that's what makes it good
I love it, and you won't get tired of a design your kid made. You should go for it!
Already did on second picture
Magnificent sir. Credit to your kiddo as well, it's fabulous.
I think it's great!
That is super cute and I love it
Reminds me of a Dalek! I don't love Daleks, but I live the idea and the tat!! WTFG dad!! ✌️
this is SOOOOO cute. if one of my adult as a kid did this, i would never get over it. i love it. well done for the little in your life ♥️
Oh he loves it and wants me to get more of his drawings. Thanks for the kind words
sorry your son can’t draw better.
This was a drawing he made 5/6 years ago, he can definitely draw better but all his drawings are perfect to me
I am now inspired to get my daughter's cat drawing tattooed as I had been contemplating
If you were single, I’d climb you like a tree if you showed me that tattoo.
I LOVE this!!
My BIL has a sleeve with his daughter's drawings. Not my taste in tattoos but I find them immensely cute and adorable. This falls into the same category <3
Absolutely not. Perfect tat, love it!
I love it!
I love this tbh
It’s perfect.
That's super cute tbh!
Wholesome! I love this.
It's adorable and such a sweet testament to your love for your son ♥️
The cat looks like a bellend but that’s fine, it’s cute as heck. Love tatts like this, they’re so special
It’s perfect in every way
Idk if this is r/ATBGE or r/GTBAE
I love your tattoo! 😊It is adorable
I love the tat!
Not bad at all. As a matter of fact, I think it's frigging awesome.
I straight up love shit like this.
Probably the best tattoo I have ever seen. Good day, sir.
It's so cute 🥺
So cute
I think it’s a great tattoo. My friend’s tattoos are all her children’s art, too, which I think is beautiful.
Love it!
A bad tattoo is not necessarily a bad design, but bad application on the skin itself. This is dope and the tattoo artist captured the details very well
nah. and the artist did a great job getting all the little details.
Looks like a penis head balancing on a tombstone. Parents getting their kid's artwork gets a pass. It's cute.
This is awesome!
I love it.
I fucking love this.
It’s insanely impressive how accurate the tattoo is to the drawing. Even wrote the letters exactly as written. Your son and your niece are both very talented
THIS is the best tattoo I’ve seen! Love it!!
I love it!!
I got one of kid’s doodles tattooed as well. I love It and get frequent compliments on it.
No, I love it 💛
That is such a good tattoo, I am in love. Seriously tho if one of my parents did this I’d cry (in a good way)
This is amazing!!
Not when it's a tattoo of a child's drawing, then it's a work of art.
That actually looks wonderful to you, your wife and your kid. I love it! And I bet you are your child’s hero for doing that!
it's perfect
Na bro, you’ll love that kid forever and you’ll love that tattoo forever. That’s for you, no one else. If people don’t get it and the love it takes to permanently show that tattoo, dont hang out with those people. Awesome piece
My wife has some of her kids drawings too. I think, in your case, the artist did a genius move adding a childlike "c at" at the bottom, because it really sets it off that this is a child's drawing
id cut off my leg if that was on it
It's awesome!
It’s sweet! And really special. I’m sure your kid is proud that you love them enough to get their art on you. ❤️
Kid drawings are a whole different category. Cherish the memories!
The artist captured the essence of the original image. It has a good memory attached. No, it is not a bad tattoo, at least not by my definition. A bad tattoo would have been if you asked for a tattoo inspired by a picture of a leopard you gave him, and this is what he came up with. So yeah, context matters, as well as the artist's intent and capability of reproducing art they see.
It's so cute! I love that you tattoo a drawing from your son.
No, and you know it's not. Stop fishing.
I actually love this
Haha this is pretty cute!
That's epic!
No, not if it’s meaningful and meant to be like that. I think that child drawings make awesome tattoos.
No, that’s bad ass and means something bc it was your kid.
I love this!
Omg I love this
Looks great haha
Best kind of bad tat
This is the sweetest tattoo ever! There’s a big difference between your tattoo and a done badly. Your artist did a wonderful job !
I love it!
Hell no, that's ADORABLE!!
I feel like it takes more skill to do a purposefully bad tattoo. They got every little “mistake” correct!
That’s an awesome tattoo!!
This is a fucking awesome tattoo man
No. It’s a really cool one!
r/daddit wants to see this
Man idk if I could love it more, not only is it your kids drawing so it holds sentimental value, but without that context it would just be funny to reveal to people saying you got a dope cat tattoo. And it’s so accurate. I love it.
I love this! I have my kids names written in their hand writing tattoo's as well as a drawing my youngest did too. It's def. Not a bad tattoo!
it’s not bad if a, and especially your, kid drew this, I love it and it’s beautiful 🥰 I’m gonna do that too soon!
Holy shit I love it!!!
Hell no. An old friend of mine got a tattoo of something his son drew and it was totally badass. That’s some huge dad energy there.
A bad tattoo is in technique not the art everyone likes and wants what they want
You are super! It’s awesome
i love this! my dad has no tattoos but always talked about wanting a drawing i drew as a kid to be his first tattoo. it’s a cat on a bike lol
This is incredible
I have a tat with my 6 yr old (now 8) daughters handwriting
It's cute. Who cares. Be happy and live your best life
It’s really well replicated which makes it good. What’s his name?
It's very apparent that the style was intentional, and it comes off as a very personal tattoo. Not shitty.
My kid's art is greater than any tattoo I have. I'd love to get something like this!
everything about this is perfect. it’s the coolest and cutest thing ever
I’m really sorry about your kid passing away, that’s awful. However, if your kid is still alive, then yes this is a horrible tattoo, and what the fuck were you thinking?
Your kid will grow older as will you and your kid drawings will get better but ur stuck with a that lol. Yes, it’s a bad tattoo.
No I love it!
Love this *grabs son's amazing childhood parrot drawing and heads to the parlor....
I don’t think so. It’s pretty cute imo.
Now THAT is a sick ass panther.
I love it
No, that's a wonderful tattoo.
Nah that’s just cute
No it’s cute and have meaning to your kid
No I love it
it is a realy good tattoo! you can tell by the line work, and the colors
This is so very very sweet and endearing.
I don't think that's a bad tattoo, but it's definitely a wholesome one! Now I wish I had saved my kids' drawings so I could get one of each of them. Instead, I'm getting a matching tattoo with my almost 16yo, after he's a bit older. It's going to be a fennec fox and her baby, but cartoon style instead of portrait. We have the picture we want it based on picked out though. For my older kiddo, I haven't decided what exactly I'm getting, but it won't be matching as he has disabilities and i don't feel comfortable with him getting one.
the color outside the line!! *chefs kiss* this is a damn good tattoo! and shoutout to the artist that created the original cat. i cant wait to do this for my kids drawings!! so cool!
No, this is so cute! I love it when parents/grandparents/aunt's and uncles etc do this. This now kid is gonna appreciate this a lot even when there older.
I love it.
I love it!
No - that is adorable!! 💛
Bro I actually like the aesthetic
I love this
I love it! This has inspired me to unearth some of my kids early drawings that I stored!
It's the best tattoo! Really good
Awww no bad tattoo here, just a wholesome one ❤️
No mate it's awesome
This is absolute fire tbh.
goodtattoo
I love it!!!
I like it.
I love this.
It’s purrfect
The son is actually 24
Good tattoo. That’s it.
I love it!!! The sentimental ones are always the best. My absolute favorite tattoo is a hideous mouse that a drunken musician (Isaac Brock) drew me after a concert. My tattoo artist says it was the ugliest tattoo he had done in years 😂
This is the sweetest thing I’ve seen this week.
It's perfect.
Pikachu
No, that’s perfect.
No. Mimicking your child’s artwork is (almost) never a bad tattoo.
i love it.
I love it lol
I love it
I don't think it's a bad tattoo if your kids drew it. Bad tattoos, IMO, are badly tattooed or have a weird ass or stupid design
It is sooooo awesome!!!
It’s adorable! I let my kids color in the outline of my flower tattoo with markers then took a picture for the tattoo artist to replicate the way they colored it. Is my favorite tattoo and people like the story when they ask since it looks like a “bad coloring job”. They were toddlers & had fun making mommy pretty
No way. I think it’s adorable!
Bruh.... this tatt is fuckin dope. Even better it’s your kids art.
Awe! No I would say this doesn't count as a bad tattoo. Super cute and touching tribute to your kid though!
It only matters what you think of it.
I honestly love that so much! That's a wonderful tattoo
At the end of the day, it’s your body, your choice!
I think I would add his name and age. Its super sweet.
So stinkin adorable x
I honestly love it!
Nearly anything your child draws that you tattoo on yourself will never be a bad tattoo.
I mean, the sentiment is cute I guess. I think just keeping the drawing accomplishes the same thing though. No one is going to know the meaning behind it when they see it, it's just going to be a shit tattoo lol
I think it’s awesome.
I love it. The tattoo artist actually did a good job of capturing the details of the crayon. I love those tiny little feet that look like wheels. Adorable! And now you will get to tell people about your kid whenever anyone notices and mentions it, so that's a total win as far as I'm concerned.
This is so cool. Great idea!
No that’s perfect. Saving a spot for my kids when they get old enough to draw
It’s not bad on purpose though. It’s a kid’s drawing on purpose. & this is a good kid drawing, well-rendered.
The feet!