To celebrate National Tattoo Day we invited readers to let us see their inky artwork and we have been simply amazed by the response. Thank you to the many people who shared a picture of their various body parts adorned with tattoos of every size and design.
While some like big and bold tattoos, for others a small and subtle pattern says it all. Particularly poignant are the highly personal tattoos which help keep precious memories alive and those which bear a message relating to a departed loved one.
We’ve created this special gallery of just some of the many pictures that have been shared with us to show just how much tattoos mean to so many people.
The names of those who submitted the photos have been included.
Please note: we unfortunately have had to crop some images for online purposes but we hope you still enjoy the incredible skill involved in creating these designs.
5. Intricate artwork
An elephant-inspired design with pops of jewel-like colours. Photo: Debs Bennett
6. Precious memories
A beautiful dragonfly in memory of a much-loved daughter. Photo: May Bradley
7. Powerful words
'Born with a disability since birth this means so much to me'. Photo: Christopher Ross
8. Always remembered
'My late partner's portrait... R.I.P'. Photo: Alison Kerr