25th Shoot - Family and Heritage

Tattoos full of family crests and baby handprints, Chris's tattoos all tell a story. Scottish and Irish crests show Chris' heritage, the NZ flag and fantail show who he is now.

On the ribs:

He met you as you needed him
and grew alongside you.
With no promise he would stay
A friend, an friend to the very end.
He's old as you become a Man
His body wastes away
With no promise he will stay
This dog of dogs, this bitsa bits:
All heart
But no promise he will stay

Model: Chris Ryan

Tattoo Artist: Dave Stevens - Electric Ink, Levin