This is another tattoo that incorporates a number of different styles, most notably neo-realism and illustration, to create a unique memorial to this father’s son, Troy. The shading on the portrait of the new born baby as an angel is well executed and blends well into the filigree and feathers that form the border of the piece. The placement is also worth mentioning: the top edge of the wing follows the collar bone’s natural line and the rest of the image fills the pectoral while smoothly integrating with the existing sleeve.

Here we have another example of simple lettering using negative space to create the script. This tattoo makes good use of bold black lines to create the backdrop for the text; however this piece also demonstrates the need for precision in this type of tattoo. The way that the script pops means that the eye is instantly drawn to any imperfections and here the uneven line work and inconsistency in the lettering is on display. There is no doubt that this tattoo will serve as a reminder of family love, but the sloppy execution detracts from the piece.

This simple tattoo takes the popular design of a newborn’s foot print and tweaks it in a small but interesting way. The use of negative space to create script is utilized in an expert fashion here and the contrast of black and untouched skin makes the lettering pop without going over the top. This technique can often look sloppy; however this piece doesn’t suffer from this problem and will remain a memorial to a father’s love for a long time to come.

This tattoo is another expert example of the use of negative space. The simple script and lack of color is made more compelling by using shadows to create the outline. This tattoo manages to be big and bold without using a tremendous amount of black ink; what could have been another boring tattoo was made into an interesting piece and will serve as a great reminder of familial love piece thanks to a talented artist.