’S.S. Maimo’. This is a tattoo I got for my granny after she passed away. In the few visits I had with her, she was a very inspirational person and taught me many things. Her simple outlook that “life is beautiful” is something that so drastically changed mine. She was a world traveler - the symbolism for the ship. The monster on the boat represents the brain cancer that eventually took her life. Although the ship is now sunken, the sails remain full, showing that she still sails on through our memories. I’m currently traveling all over Europe, & I know she’d be proud. I update the tumblr on a regular, come check it out.
Tattoo done by Joel Bones of Gold Rush Costa Mesa.