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.

Being three is an OK excuse for being a scratcher!

Continuing in the trend of many very young tattoo artists, let me introduce you to Xavier, Aaron Prosser‘s three year old son doing his very first tattoo on his dad at Whitsunday Tattooing in Airlie Beach, Australia. I know, as always there will be a variety of naysayers about this, but I think it’s charming, and something that they’ll both value for life.

Comments

92 responses to “Being three is an OK excuse for being a scratcher!”

  1. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    awww, what a cutie pie.

  2. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    awww, what a cutie pie.

  3. co Avatar
    co

    thats sweet 🙂

  4. co Avatar
    co

    thats sweet 🙂

  5. Deggy Avatar
    Deggy

    To be honest, I don’t think the kid will remember this and cherish it. But it is pretty cute!

  6. Deggy Avatar
    Deggy

    To be honest, I don’t think the kid will remember this and cherish it. But it is pretty cute!

  7. isaac Avatar

    awsome!
    i wish i had a son to tattoo me =(

  8. isaac Avatar

    awsome!
    i wish i had a son to tattoo me =(

  9. mr.noo Avatar
    mr.noo

    That is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen. What a proud Dad!

  10. mr.noo Avatar
    mr.noo

    That is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen. What a proud Dad!

  11. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    The only thing I’d be concerned about is if the kid accidentally tattood himself. Other than that, cute. very cute.

  12. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    The only thing I’d be concerned about is if the kid accidentally tattood himself. Other than that, cute. very cute.

  13. Bendtheglass Avatar

    I’d want a tattoo like that from my kid. (:

  14. Bendtheglass Avatar

    I’d want a tattoo like that from my kid. (:

  15. Uraniumhobo Avatar

    i agree with number 6, i want a kid so i can get an adorable tattoo 🙁

  16. Uraniumhobo Avatar

    i agree with number 6, i want a kid so i can get an adorable tattoo 🙁

  17. Aiwass Avatar
    Aiwass

    I would wait until their a bit older, to make and actual picture. however, i really really dont like kids, so i doubt it
    although, it is a cute idea

  18. Aiwass Avatar
    Aiwass

    I would wait until their a bit older, to make and actual picture. however, i really really dont like kids, so i doubt it
    although, it is a cute idea

  19. deadite_666 Avatar

    I’m digging the kid’s spiderman shirt.

  20. deadite_666 Avatar

    I’m digging the kid’s spiderman shirt.

  21. Little Rude Girl Avatar
    Little Rude Girl

    What a great bunch of….lines.

  22. Little Rude Girl Avatar
    Little Rude Girl

    What a great bunch of….lines.

  23. przxqgl Avatar

    @6 and @10 – you can borrow mine… although he’s not three years old… more like twenty-three…

  24. przxqgl Avatar

    @6 and @10 – you can borrow mine… although he’s not three years old… more like twenty-three…

  25. 5am Avatar
    5am

    he probably wont remember it but he will have these pictures when he’s older to show off about how he was the cutest little motherfather EVER

  26. 5am Avatar
    5am

    he probably wont remember it but he will have these pictures when he’s older to show off about how he was the cutest little motherfather EVER

  27. nature223 Avatar

    I see some vague pac man ghost shapes…anyone else??

  28. nature223 Avatar

    I see some vague pac man ghost shapes…anyone else??

  29. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    nature223 – Nope, but I’m sure he was doing his damndest! Bless.

  30. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    nature223 – Nope, but I’m sure he was doing his damndest! Bless.

  31. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    kids are better because they are not all concerned about “art” and shit. also, their relative lack of a concept of “permanent” or “life-long” would allow them to get their tattoo on without all these crazy worries about the end result

  32. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    kids are better because they are not all concerned about “art” and shit. also, their relative lack of a concept of “permanent” or “life-long” would allow them to get their tattoo on without all these crazy worries about the end result

  33. roseann Avatar
    roseann

    this makes me so proud of my son and grandson treasured moments

  34. roseann Avatar
    roseann

    this makes me so proud of my son and grandson treasured moments

  35. Phro Avatar

    While I think it’s a terrible sweet sentiment, I find child worship truly banal. It is definitely a symbol of the connection between child and parent, which I completely appreciate. But outside of that…

    Nothing at all.

  36. Phro Avatar

    While I think it’s a terrible sweet sentiment, I find child worship truly banal. It is definitely a symbol of the connection between child and parent, which I completely appreciate. But outside of that…

    Nothing at all.

  37. zion Avatar

    thats awsome that meena more then any name tattoo to me awsome fucken awsome

  38. zion Avatar

    thats awsome that meena more then any name tattoo to me awsome fucken awsome

  39. E-Rich Avatar
    E-Rich

    looks like cere has some competition…lol

  40. E-Rich Avatar
    E-Rich

    looks like cere has some competition…lol

  41. Shaun Avatar
    Shaun

    I think your child should be able to at least trace something before you let them tattoo you.

    Then when they can successfully colour between the lines, a second session.

  42. Shaun Avatar
    Shaun

    I think your child should be able to at least trace something before you let them tattoo you.

    Then when they can successfully colour between the lines, a second session.

  43. maria Avatar
    maria

    it’s easy to cover up anyway

  44. maria Avatar
    maria

    it’s easy to cover up anyway

  45. FuckingClassy Avatar

    awh, how adorable!
    Will most artists agree to letting someone else tattoo while they watch?
    I’m curious, my boyfriend wants me to tattoo XOXO on his wrist.

  46. FuckingClassy Avatar

    awh, how adorable!
    Will most artists agree to letting someone else tattoo while they watch?
    I’m curious, my boyfriend wants me to tattoo XOXO on his wrist.

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