The Meaning Behind the Ink: The Story

My Cowboy

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Britt
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I had a tattoo on my left wrist that I really didn’t like and had been wanting a cover-up for as long as I could remember. I didn’t really have anything specific that I could think of—just knew I didn’t want the old tattoo showing anymore.

 

Later in life, I adopted a green cheek conure, Cowboy, who picked me as his “person,” and I knew he would make the perfect cover-up.

 

I came across the Silver Key’s website, and Andrew’s portfolio stuck out to me. I loved the floral tattoos he had done, and he had also drawn plenty of birds. From my consult appointment to my last session, Andrew was so nice and created a beautiful piece of art for me.

 

Even before he added color, the cover-up already looked amazing. Almost two years later, and I am still so happy with my tattoo. I get a lot of compliments, and it makes me smile every time I look down at it. I love that I have something that will keep my Cowboy with me forever.

 

Photos I added are Cowboy seeing it after the first session, and then about a week after the last session when color was added.

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