This image depicts 4 subjects. The client who wears it wanted herself depicted as a grizzly. The three children are all charicatures of her actual three children. This tattoo represents how even though she is an all loving nurturer to her spawn, she has been through many of lifes trials, and is prepared to defend them with her life.
Being myself a new father, and an artist, I can easily relate to that devotion to give all for what will be your legacy and greatest works of your life. It was very fun and rewarding to be able to translate this clients profound personal statment.