Jen Nelles

The Tattoo: A dragonfly

What made you decide to get this dragonfly?

I'd been thinking about getting it for awhile (like 12 years since I got my last one) - went through a break up, which was a really tough decision, and decided it was time to mark my new 'freedom' and transition with this tat. Obviously I could go into more depth on significance but it's kind of mostly about remembering good times: dragon flies were always considered good luck on canoe trips and those were some happy/simple/innocent times; they remind me of my cottage which, no matter where I live in the world, will always be an important 'home', plus also good times; dragonflies are key in a song that reminds me of my ex who is still really special to me even though I broke his heart; they also happen to be beautiful (well, to me anyway).

What do you love about it?
I love it because I think it's bad ass, it's in the perfect spot and it does what it's supposed to - reminds me of where I've been.

Where did you get ink’d?
Done by Jay at Passage

Passage Tattoo
473 Church St.
www.passage.ws