There are so many life lessons that can be learned from Dr. Seuss — he is a doctor, after all! Authored by the master Theodor Seuss Geisel, the characters and rhymes within the enchanting books are beloved by children and adults alike. Many have been so inspired by Seuss books and illustrations that they have his characters and words tattooed on them in many creative ways.
The colors and whimsical designs are fantastic, but because Seuss is Seuss, even the simple black line designs are incredible. As it is written: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
I love all these Seuss-inspired tattoos.
Be who you are.
Talented tattoo artist Garrett Vasquez of Self inkflicted Studios in Fort Collins, Colorado, created this colorful tattoo of one of Dr. Seuss's best lines ever.
Are you my mother?
Artist Britaini Albin created this beautiful tattoo at Old Town Tatu in Chicago, Illinois. Are You My Mother? is one of my personal favorite Dr. Seuss books.
You'll move mountains.
From Oh, The Places You'll Go!, this Seuss quote is super inspirational. The tattoo has beautiful color as well.
The Lorax.
San Diego tattoo artist Lucas free-handed the Lorax on a client. I love it.
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Scenes from Dr. Seuss.
Now that's devotion! The Grinch on one thigh, Thing 1 and Thing 2 on the other.
Full sleeve of Seuss.
Artist Scott Olive of Oddity Tattoo in Sarasota, Florida, created this beautiful tattoo. Thing 1 and Thing 2 approve.
Fish!
Emily named her Dr. Seuss fish Fernando. Fernando is adorable!
Head-mounted Seuss.
Dr. Seuss has a thing for the whimsical things in life and this head-mounted Seuss creature is perfect. Created by Jeffrey "Jragon" Pons of King of Swords tattoo in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Why fit in?
A great quote to live by! And one to get tattooed.
Traveling kid.
So much inspiration from Dr. Seuss, and this traveling kid is just perfect. This one was created by tattoo artist Chase at Till Death Denver Tattoo.
Unless.
Tattoo artist Boomer Reagan worked with his client Sami Jo on this "Unless" tattoo, inspired by The Lorax. She drew it and he tattooed it.
From here to there.
This quote begins the book One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. It makes me smile.
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Cat in the Hat.
Classic Cat in the Hat here — it's a great tattoo by tattoo artist Su.
Technicolor Lorax.
Portland tattoo artist Cecil Porter made this masterpiece on Jessica. It's absolutely stunning.
The Zax.
The Zax! I love this tattoo and its placement — perfection!
"Speak" Tree.
The designs of Dr. Seuss are colorful and fun, which makes getting a tattoo of one the perfect choice for fans. This one was done by Sean C. Brophy of Three Thirty Main.
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Classic Seuss.
This tattoo is guaranteed to make kids and adults smile.
Cat in the Hat redux.
Combining his love for skateboarding and Dr. Seuss, Ryan got this tattoo (his first of many) years ago. Pro-skater Jason Lee, when he was predominantly a skateboarder, had this illustrated on his boards.
Incredible Seuss scene.
Artist Rich Wren of Relic Tattoo Studio masterfully created this Dr. Seuss scene. The colors are amazing.
Those who matter don't mind.
This gorgeous tattoo is perfectly placed with the words cascading down — placement is just as important as the tattoo itself. Artist Mike Bugenhagen of 3 Alliance Tattoo in Atlanta, Georgia, is quite a talent, and it was beautifully captured by photographer Donovan Johnson.
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Picture perfect.
Beautifully done at Amazink Tattoo in Appleton, Wisconsin, this Dr. Seuss tattoo is gorgeous with that blue.
Youer than you.
The greatest saying — this one was created by tattoo artist Colin McFadyen at Beneath the Surface Tattoo in Scotland.
Lorax scene.
Tattoo artist Bob Kerr of Black Cat Collective in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, created this beautifully framed Dr. Seuss tattoo — a scene from The Lorax.
Three trees.
I love the colors in this Lorax tattoo created by Adam Nagy at B'z Ink in Macomb, Michigan.
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Fish in the bowl!
This fish couldn't be cuter! It was created by tattoo artist Melissa Nolan.
Cat in the Hat with a mandala.
Love the mandala add-on for a little something extra for the classic Cat in the Hat created by tattoo artist Jayde Maddeline from Cape Town.
