
This Dad Has Been Tattooing His Son’s Drawings On His Own Arm Since He Was 5
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Keith Anderson, a devoted dad in Ontario, has found a unique way to remember his son Kai’s childhood – his right arm is covered in tattoo designs based on drawings by his son that he has been getting every year since Kai was 5 years old.
“The first one of these cool tattoos was the daisy- I had it done when he was in kindergarten,” Anderson told Chance Faulkner, a photographer who had an interview with him and took these pictures. “Then we went back and did his name and the house from when he was 4.”
“Recently, my son was there with me and he did some of the tattooing of his drawing ideas himself. He loves it. No one I know has ever heard of tattooing original kid’s drawings before, and it’s a lot of fun… People ask me what will happen if I run out of space for new unique tattoos; I guess I’ll just get him to draw smaller pictures.”
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Every year, dad Keith Anderson gets another tattoo based on his son’s drawings
Kai drew this seahorse when he was 6 years old
They did this robot when Kai was 10
“We will keep going until he doesn’t want to do it anymore”
Keith’s son drew this patriotic maple leaf when he was 7
“No one I know has ever heard of tattooing original kid art before, and it’s a lot of fun”
Kai drew this tattoo, Keith’s favorite, when he was 8
Kai drew this house when he was just 4 years old
The very first tattoo, which Keith got when Kai was in kindergarten
“People ask me what will happen if I run out of space; I guess I’ll just get him to draw smaller pictures”
“Recently, my son was there with me and he did some of the tattooing himself. He loves it”
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I think all tattoos should have meaning and this is great way to remember his son at these various ages. Love it!!!
great father! I respect! :)
I did this in my arm since my son was 2 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aqPkQTT7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aqPkQTT7I
Showed the video to my 5 yo, she wants to tattoo me now. =) Her goal is to one day work in her papa's shop as a tattooer, just like him!
Both this article and your video are amazing!
the coolest dad ever :)
My daughter and I got Harry Potter tattoos together. Mine is Fluffy, the three headed dog, that she drew when she was seven. Love it!
I love it what an awsome tribute! Cool Dad.
lovely :)
Amazing ;)
im 50 soon,i have loads of drawing from my children - i've never had a tattoo - gonna be rummaging through old boxes of stuff.brilliant idea
Me too Martin. I've always fancied a tattoo but believe you should have a strong and meaningful connection to the design. X
I love this its very sweet and its a great idea!!!
How perfect! I've been thinking of getting this done myself
Awww!! Cute! What a dad! I wish my dad had been like this one! <3 =D
Cute!! What a daddy! wish my dad had been like this one! <3 =D
I love the sentiment and the art.
My next one might just have to be one of my boys drawings! Love the idea!
Pretty darn cool idea this dad had.
I think this is awesome That's a great way of always having your memories with you.
And thus, a true tattooer was born
I have no words.. Hey Dad .. You rock!! and Kai.. Ur Dad is special !
epic way of showing how much you love him what a great father
Priceless, U just gave me a good idea
Totally understand this Man:) Got my son's drawing tattooed on my arm 2months ago,when he was 2. People say, I should've frame it instead;)
What a GREAT dad! Good on you!
Very cool.
His kid is a good artist
This is very sweet! I think I'm gonna do this too when I get the money. One more nail to the "you're unsexy" coffin but I con't give a fuck.
What do you mean?:/
A lot of people are very derogatory about tattoos and the people who have them. Like you say Liliana, fuck 'em! X
But as I said, I don't care anymore if anybody finds me sexy or not. So I'm gonna go do this.
I mean that tattoos on women are considered sexy only if it's the Playboy bunny tramp stamp or something similar, not your kid's doodles.
What if his kid was from Superbad and only drew dick pics?! 🍆🍌🌽
Such a beautiful & amazing idea, I love it!!
Great!!!
I think this is the coolest thing ever and really makes me want to start doing something like this with my 4 year old
That it is FREAKING AWESOME. I love it.
I think it's awesome! Such a wonderful Dad ♡
nice1 respect
verry nice respect
I like it, what better tattoos to get, some of the most meaningful ones ever.
OMG! This is the best tribute I have ever heard! A father's love for his son's artistry! #1 dad material! !!
azat least u get to keep his picture forever
Very sweet father son bond!
I think this is a awesome example of what a Dad should be God Bless America !
lol I think he's doing this so that his son will be nice af doing tattoo's and then he can live off of him doing topnotch tattoos ;p
I think its a beautiful idea, I have the drawings my daughter did of their favourite bears tattooed in to my sleeve x makes me smile x
I love this ❤
I was diagnosed w a illness that had a expiration date. I was sent to dozens of hospitals away from son. I am covered w his art.
AWESOME DAD IS AWESOME
This is such an awesome idea!! It's a great way for the two of you to bond. Inspiring creativity and art appreciation. Way to be a great dad
Flea, of the Red Hot ChilliPeppers also does this of his kids' drawings :)
Wow, Awesome stuff, I love it, Great job on the Tat's, looks just like a copy of the original :)
This is what Fatherhood is all about. It's not about the interactive art of tattooing but rather the love between a child and a Papa.
Fabulous
i love tattoos ,and this is just awesome
I love him already
Heartwarming.... I've never heard a more eloquent reason for getting tattoos!!
I think this is the greatest reason ever to get a tattoo!!!
amazing!!!
I think this fabulous. You carry him everywhere every day with you.
Better than some drunken mistake.. Perfect reminder of his boy growing up x
Pure love, awesome & love it! :)
Awh love this
LLLLLOOOOVVIN IIIITTTT!!
LLLLLOOOOVIN IIIITTTTT!!
People get meaningless tattoos everyday so if this father wants to have tattoos of his sons drawings then all the power to him! It's awsome
I asked my boyfriend if he would do this. He said no and that its stupid. His not the one.
Cool
A great act of love by this father. Great job my brother!
Excellent!!
Excellent!!
Absolutely beautiful tribute
This is so amazingly beautiful! What an awesome father for investing himself in such a unique way! #Respect
Bestest DADDY EVER !
The only tattoo with true meaning is 'unemployable' tattooed across your face.
The most 'meaningful' tattoo would be having 'unemployable' tattooed across your face.
thats very cool
I have always thought that children's art had a unique quality to them. I was pleased when a museum once held a showing that featured them.
I think I have been doing the same thing for the last 7 yrs and it's WICKED AWESOME !!!!!
awesome dad
This brings a fathers love to a new level! And to think I just put my sons art work in a folder!
Coolest dad everr!!
100% original and 100% cool
He put them all places people cant see them. So what does that tell you he thinks of the kids art?
Great! Respect for this dad!
What a good dad
Though I am not a fan of tattooing I think this is pretty awesome. What a beautiful expression to his son of his love for him.
A great way to remember life!!!
That's a great idea, I bet your son really enjoys seeing his pictures on his arm to! Very creative :)
Wow, that's a great idea, and I bet your son enjoys seeing your arm covered in his drawings! :) A very good meaning to!
What a sweet man. Those tattoos are great, and not just because they're his son's. (Seriously, that sea horse is adorable.)
I love it, I let my daughter pick out one of mine, it's a smiley face with pink butterfly wings and her name now she hates pink lol
Adorable! :)
Adorable!!! :)
I think it's the most beautiful thing I have ever heard xx
I've been doing this for years!! Respect!! http://instagram.com/p/e2onmUkSA2/
Lovely <3
you'll run out of room eventually but you will be a walking time capsule of your sons life :-)
you will run out of room eventually but you will be a walking time capsule of your sons life ;-)
WHAT A GREAT DADDY
That's one cool Dad! :-)
That's one cool dad!
Awesome! Makes me think about doing this, with six grandchildren I will be covered in no time.
awesome idea!!
fatherhood :)
What a wonderful idea!
Awesome father
This is so bad ass! Way to go dad!
This is so bad ass! Great job dad!!
CrAzY! & VeRy cOoL!!!
if a tattoo has meaning to the beholder, especially as his does, i think its definitely worth it! oh and epic beard dude ;)
Original and maybe more permanent than a cellphone photo
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
this is what tattoos are supposed to be respect to the father
My mother has tattoos that were designed by my daughter ;)
I'm a artist, I think that is a great way to memorialize artistic growth! Love it
Meaningful & loving way of showing a great bond between a father and son.
Nothing. :) BE FREE! Just observe and love and understand...
That guy is a child murder and a child molester, no lie.
Misplaced affection
he could've just gotten his drawings laminated or conserve them in a photo album. this is not a good look. sorry.
Photo albums are so last year! ;D Seriously though, it's not your skin or your 'look' so I wouldn't concern yourself. X
Its easy for the kid to say 'Aww, please do it Dad, aww it so fun!', he's not the one getting covered in weird, druggy kids drawings!
Get a life man
I think all tattoos should have meaning and this is great way to remember his son at these various ages. Love it!!!
great father! I respect! :)
I did this in my arm since my son was 2 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aqPkQTT7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aqPkQTT7I
Showed the video to my 5 yo, she wants to tattoo me now. =) Her goal is to one day work in her papa's shop as a tattooer, just like him!
Both this article and your video are amazing!
the coolest dad ever :)
My daughter and I got Harry Potter tattoos together. Mine is Fluffy, the three headed dog, that she drew when she was seven. Love it!
I love it what an awsome tribute! Cool Dad.
lovely :)
Amazing ;)
im 50 soon,i have loads of drawing from my children - i've never had a tattoo - gonna be rummaging through old boxes of stuff.brilliant idea
Me too Martin. I've always fancied a tattoo but believe you should have a strong and meaningful connection to the design. X
I love this its very sweet and its a great idea!!!
How perfect! I've been thinking of getting this done myself
Awww!! Cute! What a dad! I wish my dad had been like this one! <3 =D
Cute!! What a daddy! wish my dad had been like this one! <3 =D
I love the sentiment and the art.
My next one might just have to be one of my boys drawings! Love the idea!
Pretty darn cool idea this dad had.
I think this is awesome That's a great way of always having your memories with you.
And thus, a true tattooer was born
I have no words.. Hey Dad .. You rock!! and Kai.. Ur Dad is special !
epic way of showing how much you love him what a great father
Priceless, U just gave me a good idea
Totally understand this Man:) Got my son's drawing tattooed on my arm 2months ago,when he was 2. People say, I should've frame it instead;)
What a GREAT dad! Good on you!
Very cool.
His kid is a good artist
This is very sweet! I think I'm gonna do this too when I get the money. One more nail to the "you're unsexy" coffin but I con't give a fuck.
What do you mean?:/
A lot of people are very derogatory about tattoos and the people who have them. Like you say Liliana, fuck 'em! X
But as I said, I don't care anymore if anybody finds me sexy or not. So I'm gonna go do this.
I mean that tattoos on women are considered sexy only if it's the Playboy bunny tramp stamp or something similar, not your kid's doodles.
What if his kid was from Superbad and only drew dick pics?! 🍆🍌🌽
Such a beautiful & amazing idea, I love it!!
Great!!!
I think this is the coolest thing ever and really makes me want to start doing something like this with my 4 year old
That it is FREAKING AWESOME. I love it.
I think it's awesome! Such a wonderful Dad ♡
nice1 respect
verry nice respect
I like it, what better tattoos to get, some of the most meaningful ones ever.
OMG! This is the best tribute I have ever heard! A father's love for his son's artistry! #1 dad material! !!
azat least u get to keep his picture forever
Very sweet father son bond!
I think this is a awesome example of what a Dad should be God Bless America !
lol I think he's doing this so that his son will be nice af doing tattoo's and then he can live off of him doing topnotch tattoos ;p
I think its a beautiful idea, I have the drawings my daughter did of their favourite bears tattooed in to my sleeve x makes me smile x
I love this ❤
I was diagnosed w a illness that had a expiration date. I was sent to dozens of hospitals away from son. I am covered w his art.
AWESOME DAD IS AWESOME
This is such an awesome idea!! It's a great way for the two of you to bond. Inspiring creativity and art appreciation. Way to be a great dad
Flea, of the Red Hot ChilliPeppers also does this of his kids' drawings :)
Wow, Awesome stuff, I love it, Great job on the Tat's, looks just like a copy of the original :)
This is what Fatherhood is all about. It's not about the interactive art of tattooing but rather the love between a child and a Papa.
Fabulous
i love tattoos ,and this is just awesome
I love him already
Heartwarming.... I've never heard a more eloquent reason for getting tattoos!!
I think this is the greatest reason ever to get a tattoo!!!
amazing!!!
I think this fabulous. You carry him everywhere every day with you.
Better than some drunken mistake.. Perfect reminder of his boy growing up x
Pure love, awesome & love it! :)
Awh love this
LLLLLOOOOVVIN IIIITTTT!!
LLLLLOOOOVIN IIIITTTTT!!
People get meaningless tattoos everyday so if this father wants to have tattoos of his sons drawings then all the power to him! It's awsome
I asked my boyfriend if he would do this. He said no and that its stupid. His not the one.
Cool
A great act of love by this father. Great job my brother!
Excellent!!
Excellent!!
Absolutely beautiful tribute
This is so amazingly beautiful! What an awesome father for investing himself in such a unique way! #Respect
Bestest DADDY EVER !
The only tattoo with true meaning is 'unemployable' tattooed across your face.
The most 'meaningful' tattoo would be having 'unemployable' tattooed across your face.
thats very cool
I have always thought that children's art had a unique quality to them. I was pleased when a museum once held a showing that featured them.
I think I have been doing the same thing for the last 7 yrs and it's WICKED AWESOME !!!!!
awesome dad
This brings a fathers love to a new level! And to think I just put my sons art work in a folder!
Coolest dad everr!!
100% original and 100% cool
He put them all places people cant see them. So what does that tell you he thinks of the kids art?
Great! Respect for this dad!
What a good dad
Though I am not a fan of tattooing I think this is pretty awesome. What a beautiful expression to his son of his love for him.
A great way to remember life!!!
That's a great idea, I bet your son really enjoys seeing his pictures on his arm to! Very creative :)
Wow, that's a great idea, and I bet your son enjoys seeing your arm covered in his drawings! :) A very good meaning to!
What a sweet man. Those tattoos are great, and not just because they're his son's. (Seriously, that sea horse is adorable.)
I love it, I let my daughter pick out one of mine, it's a smiley face with pink butterfly wings and her name now she hates pink lol
Adorable! :)
Adorable!!! :)
I think it's the most beautiful thing I have ever heard xx
I've been doing this for years!! Respect!! http://instagram.com/p/e2onmUkSA2/
Lovely <3
you'll run out of room eventually but you will be a walking time capsule of your sons life :-)
you will run out of room eventually but you will be a walking time capsule of your sons life ;-)
WHAT A GREAT DADDY
That's one cool Dad! :-)
That's one cool dad!
Awesome! Makes me think about doing this, with six grandchildren I will be covered in no time.
awesome idea!!
fatherhood :)
What a wonderful idea!
Awesome father
This is so bad ass! Way to go dad!
This is so bad ass! Great job dad!!
CrAzY! & VeRy cOoL!!!
if a tattoo has meaning to the beholder, especially as his does, i think its definitely worth it! oh and epic beard dude ;)
Original and maybe more permanent than a cellphone photo
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
this is what tattoos are supposed to be respect to the father
My mother has tattoos that were designed by my daughter ;)
I'm a artist, I think that is a great way to memorialize artistic growth! Love it
Meaningful & loving way of showing a great bond between a father and son.
Nothing. :) BE FREE! Just observe and love and understand...
That guy is a child murder and a child molester, no lie.
Misplaced affection
he could've just gotten his drawings laminated or conserve them in a photo album. this is not a good look. sorry.
Photo albums are so last year! ;D Seriously though, it's not your skin or your 'look' so I wouldn't concern yourself. X
Its easy for the kid to say 'Aww, please do it Dad, aww it so fun!', he's not the one getting covered in weird, druggy kids drawings!
Get a life man