state pride

– Michigan-themed tattoos, such as underwater typography shading, Petoskey stone designs, bold outlined tattoos with intricate patterns, tributes to the Great Lakes, hometown location tattoos, naturalistic mitten tattoos, Great Lakes shoulder tattoos, and colorful Mackinac Bridge tattoos, are becoming popular among people in Michigan.
– The Pure Michigan logo, featuring a blue “M,” is a popular design choice for Michigan-themed tattoos.
– The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has control over branding in the state, including the Pure Michigan logo.
– Some popular designs for Michigan-themed tattoos include the state’s outline, the Upper Peninsula (UP), and the Great Lakes.
– Michigan residents have a strong sense of pride in their state.
– Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes.
– The name “Michigan” comes from the Indian words “Michi-gama,” meaning large lake.
– There is never a place in the state where one is more than 6 miles from a lake or stream.
– Tattoo artists have seen an increase in the popularity of Michigan tattoos in the last five to seven years, coinciding with the Pure Michigan campaign.
– Michigan-themed tattoos are popular among various demographics, including young professionals and college students.