Inked Awareness is an awareness based t-shirt company. Our current focus is on cancer related awareness programs but we have other organizations in mind and will be presenting them in the next few weeks. The designs are completely customizable by the customer who can choose to change the ribbon color on the design and even add a personal message to the shirt. Five dollars of each shirt sale will go to an awareness charity, such as the American Cancer Society.

Inked Awareness started as a simple tattoo design to honor my father, Gerald Smart. While many designs were mocked up, I finally decided on one. During the process I rediscovered my love of tattoos and design, while finding my calling and natural desire to help others.

The thing that sets Inked Awareness shirts apart from others is that all designs feature tattoo inspired artwork. I have been a tattoo artist for several years in the past and to this day still do tattoos by request. What I loved about the tattoo process is the story behind the tattoo design. These tattoos will tell a story about the struggle, strength, loss and love involved in the struggle for awareness.

As a tattoo artist for several years I enjoyed hearing the stories people shared with me and how their tattoos spun a tale of their hardships, struggles and triumphs. That is the heart of Inked Awareness.

I am currently seeking other tattoo artists and tattoo lovers to help contribute to Inked Awareness. Ultimately I would love to see more tattoo inspired art from across the country and eventually the world. If you have a design you would like to submit, feel free to drop me a line at Christopher.Smart@InkedAwareness.com.