A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Six Year Old Tattoo Artist

Earlier this month I posted a nine year old tattoo artist, and I’ve posted about young “artists” before that as well, but I wanted to share these two photos from Spirytus who got tattooed by his six year old daughter Nadia on his 29th birthday, a red heart and her name on his knee. When she was four she also tattooed a cat with whiskers on him.

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504 responses to “Six Year Old Tattoo Artist”

  1. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    I think that it is a really great idea that he let her Tattoo him….It’s a really good way to bond with the parent….And as the last comment said I’m pretty sure he didn’t just hand the needle to her….I don’t think any parent would be that dumb to do that….At least I hope not….But yeah I wish my father would have let me do that so that way I can look back and it can tell me how good of a relationship we really had….And we still do….But yeah it’s a great idea and I’m pretty sure he shows that tattoo off with a big smile on my face I know I would….

  2. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    I think that it is a really great idea that he let her Tattoo him….It’s a really good way to bond with the parent….And as the last comment said I’m pretty sure he didn’t just hand the needle to her….I don’t think any parent would be that dumb to do that….At least I hope not….But yeah I wish my father would have let me do that so that way I can look back and it can tell me how good of a relationship we really had….And we still do….But yeah it’s a great idea and I’m pretty sure he shows that tattoo off with a big smile on my face I know I would….

  3. Desolation Avatar
    Desolation

    I think it’s a really nice gesture. Tattoos are obviously really important to the father, so he gets a memory and something he likes. The young girl gets to spend time with her dad (something I never had). Yet it’s in a responsible way. There would be the father and at least another adult in the room. She wouldn’t be at risk of getting something done she will regret because she will be of the legal age and mentality to choose. If it leads her to ‘trash’ culture… that’s her choice when she’s older. If she doesn’t want to be a uptight, bigheaded, prude then Sonny… I say good on her. And what’s a conservative twat like you doing on this blog anyways?

    anywho back to the matter.
    it’s cute.
    won’t damage the girl.
    and the father has something to remember.

    ciao

  4. Desolation Avatar
    Desolation

    I think it’s a really nice gesture. Tattoos are obviously really important to the father, so he gets a memory and something he likes. The young girl gets to spend time with her dad (something I never had). Yet it’s in a responsible way. There would be the father and at least another adult in the room. She wouldn’t be at risk of getting something done she will regret because she will be of the legal age and mentality to choose. If it leads her to ‘trash’ culture… that’s her choice when she’s older. If she doesn’t want to be a uptight, bigheaded, prude then Sonny… I say good on her. And what’s a conservative twat like you doing on this blog anyways?

    anywho back to the matter.
    it’s cute.
    won’t damage the girl.
    and the father has something to remember.

    ciao

  5. Desolation Avatar
    Desolation

    I think it’s a really nice gesture. Tattoos are obviously really important to the father, so he gets a memory and something he likes. The young girl gets to spend time with her dad (something I never had). Yet it’s in a responsible way. There would be the father and at least another adult in the room. She wouldn’t be at risk of getting something done she will regret because she will be of the legal age and mentality to choose. If it leads her to ‘trash’ culture… that’s her choice when she’s older. If she doesn’t want to be a uptight, bigheaded, prude then Sonny… I say good on her. And what’s a conservative twat like you doing on this blog anyways?

    anywho back to the matter.
    it’s cute.
    won’t damage the girl.
    and the father has something to remember.

    ciao

  6. Desolation Avatar
    Desolation

    I think it’s a really nice gesture. Tattoos are obviously really important to the father, so he gets a memory and something he likes. The young girl gets to spend time with her dad (something I never had). Yet it’s in a responsible way. There would be the father and at least another adult in the room. She wouldn’t be at risk of getting something done she will regret because she will be of the legal age and mentality to choose. If it leads her to ‘trash’ culture… that’s her choice when she’s older. If she doesn’t want to be a uptight, bigheaded, prude then Sonny… I say good on her. And what’s a conservative twat like you doing on this blog anyways?

    anywho back to the matter.
    it’s cute.
    won’t damage the girl.
    and the father has something to remember.

    ciao

  7. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    I highly doubt she would get a tattoo at a young age, considering (I’m assuming) her father is a tattooist. Besides, why are you even arguing about her getting a tattoo. She’s the artist, not the customer.
    I think this is a great idea and would love a tattoo done by my child or to be able to say I gave my father a tattoo when I was 6.

  8. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    I highly doubt she would get a tattoo at a young age, considering (I’m assuming) her father is a tattooist. Besides, why are you even arguing about her getting a tattoo. She’s the artist, not the customer.
    I think this is a great idea and would love a tattoo done by my child or to be able to say I gave my father a tattoo when I was 6.

  9. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    I highly doubt she would get a tattoo at a young age, considering (I’m assuming) her father is a tattooist. Besides, why are you even arguing about her getting a tattoo. She’s the artist, not the customer.
    I think this is a great idea and would love a tattoo done by my child or to be able to say I gave my father a tattoo when I was 6.

  10. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    I highly doubt she would get a tattoo at a young age, considering (I’m assuming) her father is a tattooist. Besides, why are you even arguing about her getting a tattoo. She’s the artist, not the customer.
    I think this is a great idea and would love a tattoo done by my child or to be able to say I gave my father a tattoo when I was 6.

  11. Addie Avatar
    Addie

    I think this is a good idea and it is something your child can see when she gets older that she made. It will always be there like she is always with you, I mean plus she made it. Good idea

  12. Addie Avatar
    Addie

    I think this is a good idea and it is something your child can see when she gets older that she made. It will always be there like she is always with you, I mean plus she made it. Good idea

  13. Addie Avatar
    Addie

    I think this is a good idea and it is something your child can see when she gets older that she made. It will always be there like she is always with you, I mean plus she made it. Good idea

  14. Addie Avatar
    Addie

    I think this is a good idea and it is something your child can see when she gets older that she made. It will always be there like she is always with you, I mean plus she made it. Good idea

  15. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    I personally think that is awsome. Its a way of perserving ones love for their child.

  16. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    I personally think that is awsome. Its a way of perserving ones love for their child.

  17. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    I personally think that is awsome. Its a way of perserving ones love for their child.

  18. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    I personally think that is awsome. Its a way of perserving ones love for their child.

  19. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    SWEET!!

  20. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    SWEET!!

  21. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    SWEET!!

  22. cheddarbob Avatar
    cheddarbob

    SWEET!!

  23. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    I think this is a wonderful idea! I mean, it’s obvious that she’s being supervised, and likely they had her draw the picture beforehand, so she’s not just hacking away at her father.
    Leave Shannon alone, I doubt most of the nay-sayers are as informed as he is =D
    Go, girl-artist, go!

  24. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    I think this is a wonderful idea! I mean, it’s obvious that she’s being supervised, and likely they had her draw the picture beforehand, so she’s not just hacking away at her father.
    Leave Shannon alone, I doubt most of the nay-sayers are as informed as he is =D
    Go, girl-artist, go!

  25. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    I think this is a wonderful idea! I mean, it’s obvious that she’s being supervised, and likely they had her draw the picture beforehand, so she’s not just hacking away at her father.
    Leave Shannon alone, I doubt most of the nay-sayers are as informed as he is =D
    Go, girl-artist, go!

  26. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    I think this is a wonderful idea! I mean, it’s obvious that she’s being supervised, and likely they had her draw the picture beforehand, so she’s not just hacking away at her father.
    Leave Shannon alone, I doubt most of the nay-sayers are as informed as he is =D
    Go, girl-artist, go!

  27. eric jayy Avatar
    eric jayy

    to the person earlier who called his daughters work scrawl.and asked how shes gonna feel when shes older and she sees it

    i thinks shes gonna go god damn..my father loves me..

    and who would want their kid to do a perfect piece?
    every hint of character it contains is a look back on the inniocence and beauty of his child

    let the man have that
    and go cry to someone else

  28. eric jayy Avatar
    eric jayy

    to the person earlier who called his daughters work scrawl.and asked how shes gonna feel when shes older and she sees it

    i thinks shes gonna go god damn..my father loves me..

    and who would want their kid to do a perfect piece?
    every hint of character it contains is a look back on the inniocence and beauty of his child

    let the man have that
    and go cry to someone else

  29. eric jayy Avatar
    eric jayy

    to the person earlier who called his daughters work scrawl.and asked how shes gonna feel when shes older and she sees it

    i thinks shes gonna go god damn..my father loves me..

    and who would want their kid to do a perfect piece?
    every hint of character it contains is a look back on the inniocence and beauty of his child

    let the man have that
    and go cry to someone else

  30. eric jayy Avatar
    eric jayy

    to the person earlier who called his daughters work scrawl.and asked how shes gonna feel when shes older and she sees it

    i thinks shes gonna go god damn..my father loves me..

    and who would want their kid to do a perfect piece?
    every hint of character it contains is a look back on the inniocence and beauty of his child

    let the man have that
    and go cry to someone else

  31. Sweetserraphim Avatar
    Sweetserraphim

    I think the art by the girl is absolutelty beautiful.

    It is obvious that her father showed her the proper and HYGENIC way to apply a tattoo which is phenominal on his part. I agree it may not be the best idea for every child in every home but I live in a family with a tattoo artist and my son is 4. HE ABSOLUTELY KNOWS WITHOUT QUESTION that to touch daddy’s tattoo equipment is NOT PERMISSIBLE. Let’s all be honest and real…. that little girl wouldn’t be able to get the equipment together on her own anyhow. It took me a few tries when my husband asked me to tattoo him. Not even if she did it once in her life to give her daddy a VERY SPECIAL and PERSONAL reminder of how much he obviously LOVED HER and she him. The idea wasn’t for one of those prize-winning detailed works. It was a very intimate thing… particularly on the father’s part. This little girl probably won’t grow up to be a tattoo artist. But if she does it’s one step on the long road to learning the art. All the critics of it being dangerous need to think about how they taught their kids to ride bikes…. and god knows in an unsupervised situation that would be neglectful by any parent. We need to grow up because we are adults here and realize life is dangerous. That’s why we as adults SUPERVISE OUR CHILDREN and make sure they do things and approach life in a safe and positive way. Kudos for the man, his love, and his ensuring that if his daughter did something like giving a tattoo it would be done safely and properly.

  32. Sweetserraphim Avatar
    Sweetserraphim

    I think the art by the girl is absolutelty beautiful.

    It is obvious that her father showed her the proper and HYGENIC way to apply a tattoo which is phenominal on his part. I agree it may not be the best idea for every child in every home but I live in a family with a tattoo artist and my son is 4. HE ABSOLUTELY KNOWS WITHOUT QUESTION that to touch daddy’s tattoo equipment is NOT PERMISSIBLE. Let’s all be honest and real…. that little girl wouldn’t be able to get the equipment together on her own anyhow. It took me a few tries when my husband asked me to tattoo him. Not even if she did it once in her life to give her daddy a VERY SPECIAL and PERSONAL reminder of how much he obviously LOVED HER and she him. The idea wasn’t for one of those prize-winning detailed works. It was a very intimate thing… particularly on the father’s part. This little girl probably won’t grow up to be a tattoo artist. But if she does it’s one step on the long road to learning the art. All the critics of it being dangerous need to think about how they taught their kids to ride bikes…. and god knows in an unsupervised situation that would be neglectful by any parent. We need to grow up because we are adults here and realize life is dangerous. That’s why we as adults SUPERVISE OUR CHILDREN and make sure they do things and approach life in a safe and positive way. Kudos for the man, his love, and his ensuring that if his daughter did something like giving a tattoo it would be done safely and properly.

  33. Sweetserraphim Avatar
    Sweetserraphim

    I think the art by the girl is absolutelty beautiful.

    It is obvious that her father showed her the proper and HYGENIC way to apply a tattoo which is phenominal on his part. I agree it may not be the best idea for every child in every home but I live in a family with a tattoo artist and my son is 4. HE ABSOLUTELY KNOWS WITHOUT QUESTION that to touch daddy’s tattoo equipment is NOT PERMISSIBLE. Let’s all be honest and real…. that little girl wouldn’t be able to get the equipment together on her own anyhow. It took me a few tries when my husband asked me to tattoo him. Not even if she did it once in her life to give her daddy a VERY SPECIAL and PERSONAL reminder of how much he obviously LOVED HER and she him. The idea wasn’t for one of those prize-winning detailed works. It was a very intimate thing… particularly on the father’s part. This little girl probably won’t grow up to be a tattoo artist. But if she does it’s one step on the long road to learning the art. All the critics of it being dangerous need to think about how they taught their kids to ride bikes…. and god knows in an unsupervised situation that would be neglectful by any parent. We need to grow up because we are adults here and realize life is dangerous. That’s why we as adults SUPERVISE OUR CHILDREN and make sure they do things and approach life in a safe and positive way. Kudos for the man, his love, and his ensuring that if his daughter did something like giving a tattoo it would be done safely and properly.

  34. Sweetserraphim Avatar
    Sweetserraphim

    I think the art by the girl is absolutelty beautiful.

    It is obvious that her father showed her the proper and HYGENIC way to apply a tattoo which is phenominal on his part. I agree it may not be the best idea for every child in every home but I live in a family with a tattoo artist and my son is 4. HE ABSOLUTELY KNOWS WITHOUT QUESTION that to touch daddy’s tattoo equipment is NOT PERMISSIBLE. Let’s all be honest and real…. that little girl wouldn’t be able to get the equipment together on her own anyhow. It took me a few tries when my husband asked me to tattoo him. Not even if she did it once in her life to give her daddy a VERY SPECIAL and PERSONAL reminder of how much he obviously LOVED HER and she him. The idea wasn’t for one of those prize-winning detailed works. It was a very intimate thing… particularly on the father’s part. This little girl probably won’t grow up to be a tattoo artist. But if she does it’s one step on the long road to learning the art. All the critics of it being dangerous need to think about how they taught their kids to ride bikes…. and god knows in an unsupervised situation that would be neglectful by any parent. We need to grow up because we are adults here and realize life is dangerous. That’s why we as adults SUPERVISE OUR CHILDREN and make sure they do things and approach life in a safe and positive way. Kudos for the man, his love, and his ensuring that if his daughter did something like giving a tattoo it would be done safely and properly.

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    Ester_España_Cantabria_Santander_La Albericia

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    Ester_España_Cantabria_Santander_La Albericia

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    Ester_España_Cantabria_Santander_La Albericia

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  39. nolipple Avatar
    nolipple

    I like it!! I think its what tattoos are all about, you doing to your body what you want!! And i’d love to think of having something so special on me forever!!
    That little girl is obviously very much loved and of course they are being safe, check the gloves!! Its not some idiot just handing a needle to a kid!!
    I find it very heart warming, if everyone loved their kids like that it’d be a much nicer world for us all.

  40. nolipple Avatar
    nolipple

    I like it!! I think its what tattoos are all about, you doing to your body what you want!! And i’d love to think of having something so special on me forever!!
    That little girl is obviously very much loved and of course they are being safe, check the gloves!! Its not some idiot just handing a needle to a kid!!
    I find it very heart warming, if everyone loved their kids like that it’d be a much nicer world for us all.

  41. nolipple Avatar
    nolipple

    I like it!! I think its what tattoos are all about, you doing to your body what you want!! And i’d love to think of having something so special on me forever!!
    That little girl is obviously very much loved and of course they are being safe, check the gloves!! Its not some idiot just handing a needle to a kid!!
    I find it very heart warming, if everyone loved their kids like that it’d be a much nicer world for us all.

  42. nolipple Avatar
    nolipple

    I like it!! I think its what tattoos are all about, you doing to your body what you want!! And i’d love to think of having something so special on me forever!!
    That little girl is obviously very much loved and of course they are being safe, check the gloves!! Its not some idiot just handing a needle to a kid!!
    I find it very heart warming, if everyone loved their kids like that it’d be a much nicer world for us all.

  43. Wileywalt Avatar
    Wileywalt

    Great to see artistic expression in one so young. It’s nice to know that in todays world of art classes being lost to budget cuts in our schools that this youngster is allowed to experience such a creative activity. As the other posts stated, this is being done in a safe manner with supervision and full support of her father. Nadia, great work!!

    Walter A. Ganieany

  44. Wileywalt Avatar
    Wileywalt

    Great to see artistic expression in one so young. It’s nice to know that in todays world of art classes being lost to budget cuts in our schools that this youngster is allowed to experience such a creative activity. As the other posts stated, this is being done in a safe manner with supervision and full support of her father. Nadia, great work!!

    Walter A. Ganieany

  45. Wileywalt Avatar
    Wileywalt

    Great to see artistic expression in one so young. It’s nice to know that in todays world of art classes being lost to budget cuts in our schools that this youngster is allowed to experience such a creative activity. As the other posts stated, this is being done in a safe manner with supervision and full support of her father. Nadia, great work!!

    Walter A. Ganieany

  46. Wileywalt Avatar
    Wileywalt

    Great to see artistic expression in one so young. It’s nice to know that in todays world of art classes being lost to budget cuts in our schools that this youngster is allowed to experience such a creative activity. As the other posts stated, this is being done in a safe manner with supervision and full support of her father. Nadia, great work!!

    Walter A. Ganieany

  47. Erene Avatar
    Erene

    People shouldn’t be shocked by this and immediately brand it ‘wrong’, just because it’s unconventional. The fact of the matter is; it is a symbol of her relationship with her Father. Just because she is 6 years old and it’s not perfect linework or a masterpeice of tattoo art does take away from this fact (although I’m aware this is the topic least on people’s minds here) How much is her Father going to enjoy having that tattoo on his body? And how proud is the girl going to be of that?
    More importantly, if the tattoo was done in the correct sterile environment, it shouldn’t matter that she’s 6 years old and using a needle. Young children deserve more credit! You might not remember what it was like to be so young (I certainly don’t), but this equate to giving a chainsaw to a newborn. Ouch 😛

  48. Erene Avatar
    Erene

    People shouldn’t be shocked by this and immediately brand it ‘wrong’, just because it’s unconventional. The fact of the matter is; it is a symbol of her relationship with her Father. Just because she is 6 years old and it’s not perfect linework or a masterpeice of tattoo art does take away from this fact (although I’m aware this is the topic least on people’s minds here) How much is her Father going to enjoy having that tattoo on his body? And how proud is the girl going to be of that?
    More importantly, if the tattoo was done in the correct sterile environment, it shouldn’t matter that she’s 6 years old and using a needle. Young children deserve more credit! You might not remember what it was like to be so young (I certainly don’t), but this equate to giving a chainsaw to a newborn. Ouch 😛

  49. Erene Avatar
    Erene

    People shouldn’t be shocked by this and immediately brand it ‘wrong’, just because it’s unconventional. The fact of the matter is; it is a symbol of her relationship with her Father. Just because she is 6 years old and it’s not perfect linework or a masterpeice of tattoo art does take away from this fact (although I’m aware this is the topic least on people’s minds here) How much is her Father going to enjoy having that tattoo on his body? And how proud is the girl going to be of that?
    More importantly, if the tattoo was done in the correct sterile environment, it shouldn’t matter that she’s 6 years old and using a needle. Young children deserve more credit! You might not remember what it was like to be so young (I certainly don’t), but this equate to giving a chainsaw to a newborn. Ouch 😛

  50. Erene Avatar
    Erene

    People shouldn’t be shocked by this and immediately brand it ‘wrong’, just because it’s unconventional. The fact of the matter is; it is a symbol of her relationship with her Father. Just because she is 6 years old and it’s not perfect linework or a masterpeice of tattoo art does take away from this fact (although I’m aware this is the topic least on people’s minds here) How much is her Father going to enjoy having that tattoo on his body? And how proud is the girl going to be of that?
    More importantly, if the tattoo was done in the correct sterile environment, it shouldn’t matter that she’s 6 years old and using a needle. Young children deserve more credit! You might not remember what it was like to be so young (I certainly don’t), but this equate to giving a chainsaw to a newborn. Ouch 😛

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