Tattoo artists reveal client's body art in memory of the late monarch
Queen’s tattoo tributes: Artists reveal body art they have inked on clients – including a Coldstream Guard – in memory of the late monarch
- Clients took inspiration from the viral illustration by Eleanor Tomlinson of the Queen with Paddington Bear
- A tattoo shop in Windsor said that they have had numerous requests from the Coldstream Guards for body art
- In one portrait the artist incorporated David Bowie’s famous Ziggy Stardust bolt in the portrait of the Queen
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Royal fans have been flocking to tattoo parlours to pay tribute to the Queen following her death.
One tattoo shop in Windsor said that they have had numerous requests from Coldstream Guards, who have a strong presence in the region, to ‘immortalise Her Majesty for their memory’.
They posted an image online of a tattoo which shows the Queen saluting while dressed in her military uniform, adorned with a medal on her chest. It depicts the late monarch using only black ink, except for the flash of crimson of the feather on her hat.
A popular choice for tribute tattoos is the Queen hand-in-hand with the endearing bear from Peru, Paddington.
A tattoo shop in Windsor said that they have had numerous requests from the Coldstream Guards to ‘immortalise Her Majesty for their memory’
The illustration by Eleanor Tomlinson, which has gone viral since her Majesty’s death, has been a popular source of inspiration for tattoo artists and clients
In one portrait of her majesty, the artist has incorporated the famous red bolt that was worn across the face of David Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust
One tribute to Her Majesty (left) shows the Queen wearing what appears to be a depiction of the crown worn by the Queen during her coronation. Her Majesty was also depicted across the upper-left side of a man’s chest (right) wearing sunglasses, and with a tattoo of a pink-coloured rose across her own neck
‘Well that’s that done, tea?’ reads the caption on a tattoo of the Queen on a man’s shaven calf, with an illustration of Her Majesty wearing a pea-green coat.
The illustration by Eleanor Tomlinson, which has gone viral since her Majesty’s death, has been a popular source of inspiration for tattoo artists and clients.
Paddington Bear is shown holding her hand as one of her beloved corgis, that seems to have mischievously run off with some bunting, joins them at her side.
There is also a marmalade sandwich, that the Queen comically pulled out of her handbag during the Platinum Jubilee as part of sketch with Paddington Bear, that has been left behind
One clients chose to wrap his leg with a portrait of the late monarch, from her days of youth, in black ink in front of a vividly coloured union jack.
She is illustrated with her tiara, a pair of stud earrings and a dark dress which begins just below her shoulders before being faded out.
One clients chose to wrap his leg with a portrait of the late monarch, from her days of youth, in black ink in front of a vividly coloured union jack
Paddington Bear is shown holding her hand heading into the abyss as one of her beloved corgis, that seems to have mischievously run off with some bunting, joins them at her side
Paddington Bear has become a popular motif for the monarch, particularly after this year’s Platinum Jubilee which celebrated 70 years of the Queen’s reign.
People have been flocking to their local tattoo parlour to pay tribute to our late monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
‘I’ve done my duties Paddington, please take me to my husband,’ read a tattoo on the side of one client’s shin.
In another portrait of her majesty, the tattoo artist had incorporated the famous red bolt that was worn across the face of David Bowie’s alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.
The Queen had been illustrated as a stencil in black ink with a shock of red and touch of blue across her face in the shape of a lightning bolt.
A tattoo which was only done yesterday shows a bust portrait of the Queen in black ink, and her royal cypher, EIIR, placed at the bottom of the illustration of the monarch in large.
‘Just done today very read but I’m happy with the outcome,’ said tattooist Brandan Roberts.
Her Majesty was also depicted across the upper left side of a man’s chest wearing sunglasses, and with a tattoo herself.
The artist added a tattoo across the late monarch’s of a pink-coloured rose that can be seen underneath a simple string pearls.
The Queen is shown to be wearing a pastel-pink dress and looking back at us behind a pair of shades.
In the background is a Union Jack that appears to have been given a watercolour effect by the artists, with outlines of famous London landmarks like Big Ben and
The tribute to Her Majesty by Magpie Tattoo Studio shows the Queen wearing what appears to be a depiction of the crown worn by the Queen during her coronation.
She is also surrounded by tall-stemmed fuchsia and blue flowers with a magenta watercolour-effect background, with her sceptre bearing a large gem behind her.
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