Nostalgic Strawberry Shortcake & Rainbow Brite Tattoo Session

Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite - A Nostalgic Tattoo

Yesterday I had the pleasure of inking a fun and nostalgic tattoo featuring two popular 80s cartoon characters - Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite. As a tattoo artist who specializes in vibrant color tattoos and cartoony designs inspired by pop culture, being asked to permanently ink these childhood icons made for an enjoyable and memorable tattooing session.

Colorful Cartoon Characters

Both Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite first debuted in the early 1980s as part of American Greetings' line of memorable female characters. With their colorful costumes and sweet personalities, these cartoon girls captured the hearts of children and parents alike...

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FAQs

What inspired you to get this tattoo?

I grew up watching Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite in the 80s and these characters make me feel very nostalgic. I wanted a colorful and fun tattoo to represent my childhood so I decided on having my two favorite cartoon girls together.

Did it hurt getting this tattoo done?

There was some slight discomfort during the tattoo process but overall it was not too painful. The artist took breaks to allow me to rest which made the experience much better.

How long did it take to complete?

The total tattoo time was around 4 hours. The outline took the longest at roughly 2 hours and then coloring took another 2 hours with a couple short breaks in between.

What advice do you have for others who want a similar tattoo?

Make sure you find an artist who specializes in the tattoo style you want. A cartoon color tattoo requires great attention to detail and talent with vivid colors. I researched tattoo artists skilled in this niche area first. Also be prepared to sit for several hours!