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These pieces depict courage, freedom, an appreciation for the unknown, and a penchant for “dreaming big”.
An astronaut’s gear is a big part of what makes them “cool”, and it is generally fairly familiar to most. That said, it is necessary to get the details right in order have a truly authentic astronaut-inspired piece.
The bulbous helmet with the large face shield, the puffy “Michelin Man” type suit, and the flag of their nation emblazoned on the shoulder of their suit, are all some important cues that you should ensure are duly accounted for.
Also, if they are not walking the surface of the moon, let’s say, but are instead “space walking”, do not forget about the vital afore-mentioned tether. Floating off into space’s vast nothingness is something astronauts assiduously try to guard against, and, that being the case, it should be accurately reflected in your tattoo.
Over time women have established themselves as astronauts too, of course, and so perhaps you could consider honoring not only the idea of courage or freedom in general, but the achievements of female astronauts specifically.
They have undoubtedly proven to be every bit as brave and capable as men, so why not capture that fact with a woman staring out from behind the face shield of her life-preserving spacesuit, the blue earth far below her, peaceful and enchanting?
A dog staring back from the face shield of an astronaut’s helmet would likely turn a few heads; it would show that as a woman you are not just “into space” but very knowledgeable regarding the origins of space travel. Much like space, the design ideas are limitless.
