Tattoo artist hopes "roll flowers" will help people ink away their insecurities

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Tattoo artist Carrie Metz-Caporusso is on a mission to prove that getting inked is body-inclusive.

Roll flower tattoos are designed by Carrie Metz-Caporusso on a client-by-client basis.
Roll flower tattoos are designed by Carrie Metz-Caporusso on a client-by-client basis.  © screenshot/Instagram/carrie_metz_caporusso

From the design, to the placement, and even picking the "right" artist, there are endless questions to be answered before you have your time in their chair.

Choosing what area of your body to get tatted is never an easy process, especially for those who suffer from body issues or a lack of confidence.

Carrie Metz-Caporusso, a tattoo artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan wants to end the stigma of needing your body to be fit or look a certain way to get a tattoo on it. That's how "roll flowers" were born.

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The concept is pretty self-explanatory: a tattoo of flowers covering rolls of body fat.

The idea behind this style of body art stemmed from Metz-Caporusso's desire to promote body positivity in an artistic space where people can take back control of how they holistically view themselves, body and all.

The artist explained to Allure that she hopes to, "Highlight something that society said we should be ashamed of, drawing more attention to it, not disguising it."

There are requirements those seeking a "roll flower" must meet in order to book an appointment with Metz-Caporusso.

Flower power to the rescue

According to her Instagram, clients must have visible body-fat rolls. She then works hand-in-hand with each client to design a tattoo that will best fit that person's unique body.

Throughout each session, the self-proclaimed "fat" artist uses body-neutral language to ensure each customer feels safe in the space, and secure with what's being permanently sketched into their skin.

Ultimately, she just wants people to feel beautiful in the skin they're in, no matter the size or shape.

"I think getting something beautiful tattooed on you regardless of if it's on a roll or not can help you feel like you're in control of your body," Metz-Caporusso said.

Tattoos are about more than just looks; they're a type of self-expression that have the power to positively impact the lives of those who get them.

Cover photo: screenshot/Instagram/carrie_metz_caporusso

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