Sometimes there is a whole story behind a small tattoo — love, loss or a new chapter of life. We put together tattoos, many ...

Key takeaways Tattoos are more than ink on the skin — they are stories, emotions, and connections captured in art. Mother and son tattoos range from minimalistic, delicate, and bold to artistic.

“My son was very self-conscious after he got his surgery. He felt like a monster,” Marshall told ABC News. In August 2015, Marshall decided to get a tattoo mimicking his son’s scar.