Mia Hughes, 20, from Bexleyheath

Why this design?

I’ve always wanted a portrait of my Mum as she is so much to me in my life.

To have her with me wherever I go makes me feel safe and I wanted to show her how much she means to me.

I waited a long time until I found the right person to do this tattoo as it’s so special to me it had to be right. Peter Balla is amazing.

How much did it cost?

£320

Did it hurt? What did it feel like?

No it didn’t hurt but towards the end of the 4 hours it started to get a bit sore.

What did your friends say?

They all think it’s awesome and now a few of my friends are now going to Peter to get their work done.

Have you got any more? If so what and where are they?

Yes I have around 20 in total, small ones and some big ones, too many to describe them all.

Mia’s tattoo was done by Peter Balla at Demon Inkorporation in Bellegrove Road, Welling.