Some tattoos come with engines and dreams

People often have very different reasons for getting a tattoo. Some have been thinking about a specific design for years—something deeply personal—while others might walk in with a fresh idea sparked by a recent event or milestone in their life.

A few days ago, A client of mine, Martina, came to see me for her fourth tattoo. This time, she wasn’t alone—her father, Roberto, was visiting Copenhagen from Italy.

With a spark in his eye, he showed me a photo of a retro off-road motorbike. It was the bike he had dreamed of owning for over 30 years. And now, finally, that dream had come true. Roberto wanted to mark that moment with a tattoo of his motorbike. As someone who loves tattoos that carry a story, I was instantly on board.

Today, Roberto returned to the studio with Martina, and we dove straight into creating a piece that would celebrate his decades-long dream finally becoming reality. Tattoos like this are powerful reminders—not just of what we love, but of what we’ve worked for, waited for, and finally achieved.

It was a great session. And who knows—maybe I’ll have the pleasure of working with Roberto again one day.

One of the true perks of being a tattoo artist is meeting such wonderful people along the way—a big thank you again to Roberto and Martina for the trust and great energy.

And who knows—if you ever find yourself in the Italian mountains and spot someone riding a vintage off-road bike, it just might be Roberto on his beloved Honda.