A New Zealand artist who airbrushes fake tattoos on children (pictured) is using his art to help sick kids by providing them with a ‘confidence boost’
Benjamin Lloyd, based near Auckland on New Zealand’s south island, is planning to go to Starship Hospital and give young patients airbrushed tattoos
After sharing the shots and video online, Mr Lloyd wrote: ’50 likes and i’ll go to Starship Hospital and tat (sic) all the kids up’.
Mr Lloyd said he has given a number of children the airbrushed artwork to ‘boost their confidence’.
Mr Lloyd recently shared a picture of his artwork and it quickly went viral, with thousands of people liking it and commenting on his post
Mr Lloyd said he has given a number of children the airbrushed artwork to ‘boost their confidence’
‘The kids are so amazed. As soon as they get the tattoo it boosts their confidence,’ he told the NZ Herald.
The young artist said he uses a custom, non-toxic ink that can be washed off in the shower to create his tattoos.
Each tattoo takes about nine minutes to complete.
‘The kids are so amazed. As soon as they get the tattoo it boosts their confidence,’ the young New Zealand artist said
Mr Lloyd uses a custom, non-toxic ink that can be washed off in the shower to create his tattoos
Mr Lloyd was inspired to help young children with his airbrushing due to the bullying he received in school for a burn he had on his hand
