Gallery: A Designer's Moving Tattoo Tribute to His Dad

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    Designer Kirk Wallace's tattoo tribute to his Dad. *Photo: Monica Justesen Photography*
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    One of Wallace's early sketches, exploring some of the tattoo's visual elements. *Photo: Kirk Wallace*
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    A later draft, incorporating several poignant references to the father. *Image: Kirk Wallace*
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    Here, the final design, which Wallace provided in stencil form to the tattoo artist. *Image: Kirk Wallace*
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    The process was "therpuatic," Wallace says. *Photo: Monica Justesen Photography*
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    But the piece isn't quite done yet; Wallace has plans to expand the scene onto his shoulder. *Photo: Monica Justesen Photography*
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