February 2024
CATEGORY
Vector Illustration
Adobe Illustrator
A self-expressive Illustrator piece, this tattoo was designed to showcase personal identity and technical skill. Growing up a competitive swimmer, one could say that her interest in the ocean came from the extensive hours spent in water, however, she believes the true catalyst was seeing Dolphin Tale (2011) in second-grade. Since then, Kayla has been adament about her affection for the infamous sea creatures, contributing to a long time love of water sports, marine life, and the color blue. The four dolphins each represent a member of her family.
To Kayla, this tattoo is an ode to childhood—to the resiliance, wonder, and passion she possessed as kid that she now strives to carry into adulthood. Her life’s dream is to swim with dolphins in the ocean.