# Charitable Children's Tattoos This Artist is Inking Sick Children with Temporary Airbrush Tattoos By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-airbrush-tattoos References: [designtaxi](http://www.designtaxi.com/news/386418/New-Zealand-Artist-Offers-To-Give-Realistic-Tattoos-To-Children-In-Hospital/) & [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/80533/new-zealand-artist-bring-tattoo-skills-childrens-hospital-patients) Benjamin Lloyd is a New Zealand tattoo artist who offered his talents to the children at a hospital in Auckland by giving them temporary airbrush tattoos. He uses non-toxic water-based ink, stencils and an airbrush machine to give the kids the designs they ask for, helping to bring a smile to their faces and give them more confidence. The artist originally posted on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-cookies-campaign) with an update that told friends that he would tattoo all the patients at the [Auckland children's hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad) if he saw the post got 50 'Likes.' His cause ended up getting over 461,000 votes of support, and his inbox was soon filled with parents asking him to provide their child with one of his temporary airbrush tattoos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temporary Airbrush Tattoos:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create customizable, non-permanent tattoo designs that cater to children and individuals with sensitivities or temporary interests. - **Bringing Smiles:** Demand for creative and engaging experiences in healthcare settings, highlighting opportunities for artists and entertainers to bring joy to patients, particularly children. - **Social Media Influence:** Demonstration of the power of social media to rally support for causes and generate widespread positive impact, showcasing opportunities for leveraging online platforms for philanthropic initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** Growth potential for tattoo artists to expand their services beyond traditional permanent tattoos and tap into the market of temporary, non-toxic options. - **Healthcare & Wellness:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to incorporate creative and uplifting experiences into their patient care programs, promoting mental and emotional well-being. - **Social Media & Marketing:** Potential for businesses and organizations to leverage social media platforms to raise awareness, engage communities, and facilitate philanthropic efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md)