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– Tattoos can tell a story and have meaning beyond aesthetic appeal.
– Choosing a design that incites curiosity and prompts others to ask about the story behind it can be challenging.
– Only a few tattoo artists specialize in creating story tattoos.
– The article showcases examples of story tattoos created by artists at a well-established studio in Vancouver.
– One example is a tattoo with linens, a kerosene lamp, a spilled cognac snifter, and a kitchen knife, hinting at a mysterious story.
– Another example is a tattoo inspired by the book “Where the Wild Things Are.”
– An open book tattoo can also convey a sense of mystery and encourage viewers to look deeper.
– The concept of wanderlust can be represented in a tattoo with elements such as a compass, map, parchment, and a rose.
– The article encourages readers to tell their own story through tattoos.
– Story tattoos require finding a design that creates a scene from a novel or anthology.
– Examples of story tattoos include a mysterious scene with linens, a kerosene lamp, spilled cognac snifter, and a kitchen knife.
– Another example is a tattoo inspired by the classic book “Where the Wild Things Are.”
– A more literal representation of a story tattoo is an open book.
– Wanderlust-themed tattoos symbolize the discovery of new things and include elements like a compass, map, parchment, and a rose.