When it comes to tattoos, people can get virtually anything they want. Sometimes, that’s an image that perfectly resembles a loved one. Other times, they prefer a freehanded design. Most experts do an amazing job. But then once in a while, you hear about an artist whose style is so quirky that the internet goes wild.
Her name — Helen Fernandes. Born in Brazil, she began drawing pictures while still a child. Later in life, she turned her passion for art into now-famous tattoo designs. But along with that, she’s also an illustrator, mechanical engineer, and she teaches art classes.
When Helen first started doing tattoos, she did them for friends at no charge. But her following grew so quickly that in 2017, she started her Malfeitona Instagram account where you can see many different forms of her art. While her style might not be for everyone, a lot of people love her simplistic yet profound work.
Not all tattoos have to be big and bold. This tiny heart makes a big statement. It’s just the right touch.
This guy obviously loves cats. And who can blame him? But instead of an elaborate image of just one kitty, he preferred this tattoo.
Helen’s depiction of the famous Van Gogh painting called “The Scream” is quite impressive. Although the elements are different, you know immediately what it is. This is so artistic.
Tattoos of peacocks don’t have to be bright and colorful for them to be beautiful. Here’s proof. Helen did a fantastic job with this.
This particular tattoo seems as though it tells some kind of story. Perhaps the individual was electrocuted, died, and then came back to life. Who knows?
You can tell this person is superstitious. After all, the tattoo includes the number 13, a black cat, and a ladder. Hopefully, this will ward off anything bad.
Sometimes, people want a darker tattoo but not an overly scary one. This one is perfect. The person can have what they want but without it frightening their children.
Whether this person is a master chef or just someone who enjoys cooking, this Helen tattoo was a great choice. It features several items you’d find in a kitchen. But the almost childlike design gives it a unique character.
This could’ve easily been a drawing done by a child. Maybe they drew how they saw storms. There’s no question it’s a one-of-a-kind tattoo.
Whoever got this Helen tattoo must love horses. But what makes this so creative is the small amount of color used combined with the tiny stars. It’s as though the individual hopes to someday own a pony.
A lot of little boys have a favorite superhero. As an adult, this person was able to show off his. Now, he has superpowers everywhere he goes.
Known as an ellipsis, three dots inside of parentheses means “missing text.” So, this person might have a really good secret. Too bad we’ll never know what it is.
With the moon looking on, you see a meteor as it gets ready to hit the earth. Well, as you can tell, the earth isn’t too happy. This is pretty cool.
Not everyone is into dogs and cats. Some people prefer to have a pet rat. Although not as quirky as some of her other work, Helen did an amazing job on this tattoo.
15. Up for interpretation
This tattoo could be any number of things. A stick person raising their arms as if saying, “I don’t know.” Or maybe it’s bull horns, yin and yang design, or a winking face.
This is Helen’s take on the symbol of medicine. The two-snake caduceus design is ancient. And it represents negotiation, wisdom, eloquence, trade, and alchemy.
What a fantastic way to pay homage to your three pets. This tattoo is quite large. And unlike a lot of Helen’s tattoos, it’s colored in red.
This little girl with a smiling face appears perfectly normal. But then you see the words “Dark Zera” on her shirt along with pointed teeth. It makes you feel as though she has two separate personalities
In support of marijuana, many people now sport this type of tattoo. But Helen’s is really beautiful. As for the maze, perhaps that signifies the struggles of having pot legalized.
What do you want to bet this individual either enjoys or is involved with astronomy? While simple, the design is awesome. Each planet has a unique personality.
For anyone suffering from a broken heart, this artist can make it better. With a couple of band-aids and some stitches, it almost looks normal. Of course, we’re speaking of tattoos here.
Since this tattoo is on a woman’s ankle, maybe she was bitten by a crab. Then again, maybe she just likes them. But with its evil face, we’re thinking she was bitten at one time.
23. Several possibilities
In Portuguese, the word “Dende” translates to masculine.” Perhaps this tattoo represents a tough man crying. After all, the design remains hidden until he chooses to reveal it.
Either that or this cat meows a lot. One thing’s for sure. Whoever owns this kitty has their hands full.
This Helen tattoo is too deep to discern. But you can tell there’s a lone person sitting under the hot sun in the desert. No matter what it means, the design is thought-provoking.
With a variety of different tools, this person must enjoy working on things. Perhaps they’re a handyman. Or maybe, they tinker on cars.
This poor princess. It looks as though a giant squid is about to devour her. We have just one question…what happened to her hair?
A lot of people get tattoos done to represent something they enjoy. In this case, gardening. But we have to say, this individual grows some pretty bizarre plants.
…or more like a modified stick person. Regardless of the simple design, it speaks volumes. And we love the smiling face.
Here’s another Helen’s tattoo that’s up for interpretation. At first glance, you might see a girl with flowing hair. But then again, it could be a dog with a super long tail.
People commonly get tattoos in honor of a loved one who died. It appears this individual had that happen back in 1976. While it’s touching, it’s also a little hard to look at.
In this case, it appears Godzilla has gone on a rampage. He’s breathing fire. And he’s destroying an entire city.
That poor little bug. It’s about to become the spider’s dinner. We have no idea what this tattoo means but it’s a great example of Helen’s magnificent work.
There’s a good chance this guy’s cat died and he’s paying tribute to it. On the other hand, he might like anything related to Halloween. Maybe that was the time of year his kitty passed away.
35. Interesting depiction
Sharks have always been a popular tattoo design. But usually, they’re big and scary. This guy…not so much.
An alligator chasing its tail isn’t something you’ve probably ever seen. But also, it’s not very often that people get a tattoo around their elbow. We’d love to see what the design looks like when they bend the joint.
A slice of pepperoni starts to fall off the pizza. The “Don’t Ketchup” is telling the other pieces not to follow. We know, we’re probably way off base here.
Alligators are another of Helen’s specialties. This one looks so stoic. Perhaps this woman is a big Florida Gator’s fan.
We’re not 100 percent convinced this tattoo has any meaning. Regardless, it’s cool. And it’s exactly what you’d expect from Helen.
After looking at a photo of a cat playing the piano, this was the design Helen came up with. It’s spot-on. And the owner…they think it’s fantastic.
This is classic Helen style. Come on, who else is going to come up with a drunken seal tattoo design? Maybe this guy is in the Navy.
This tattoo is so pretty. Instead of raindrops, tiny red hearts emerge from the clouds. Whoever got this has a heart full of love.
This tattoo kind of reminds you of the old cartoon, “The Jetsons.” Again, it probably doesn’t mean a thing. More than likely, this person gave Helen carte blanch to come up with something quirky.
This man must be a huge fan of Batman. Hey, a lot of guys are. While he has a pretty broad chest, it’s his skinny legs that stand out. Fantastic work.
45. Transforming a drawing to a masterpiece
What’s so awesome about this is you can see the original drawing that Helen made. From there, she turned it into an incredible tattoo. We’re not sure if it’s a foamy beer mug or some kind of space alien but who cares?
The first thing that came to mind when seeing this tattoo was a husband and wife. You know, they’re now joined as one yet each is completely different. And by staring in opposite directions makes it seem as though while strongly connected, they still maintain individual interests and outlooks.
This Helen tattoo shows just how talented she is. Even without a lot of detailing, it immediately captures your attention. That’s what she’s so good at.
Okay, so this person didn’t like the movie, “Despicable Me.” But did they have to do this to a minion? Seriously…that’s just not right.
As you can see, this individual is a huge admirer of Helen’s work. They have several of her tattoos. Since this only shows one part of their body, we’re guessing they have many more.
Most people don’t know that the Magpie symbolizes several things. Those include lasting fortune, joy, and love. But it also symbolizes deception and trickery. So, what’s the meaning behind this one?
When it comes to tattoos, people can get virtually anything they want. Sometimes, that’s an image that perfectly resembles a loved one. Other times, they prefer a freehanded design. Most experts do an amazing job. But then once in a while, you hear about an artist whose style is so quirky that the internet goes wild.
Her name — Helen Fernandes. Born in Brazil, she began drawing pictures while still a child. Later in life, she turned her passion for art into now-famous tattoo designs. But along with that, she’s also an illustrator, mechanical engineer, and she teaches art classes.
When Helen first started doing tattoos, she did them for friends at no charge. But her following grew so quickly that in 2017, she started her Malfeitona Instagram account where you can see many different forms of her art. While her style might not be for everyone, a lot of people love her simplistic yet profound work.
