The Tattooed Phoenix Project – Healing Through Creative Expression
Turning pain into purpose one tattoo at a time.
The Tattooed Phoenix Project is a charitable initiative supported by the Creative Solution Foundation, founded to connect art with healing.
Led by tattoo artist and Ink Master alumnus Kyle Dunbar, the program provides free tattoos for burn survivors whose injuries cover 25% or more of their body.
Each tattoo is more than ink, it’s transformation.
The survivors who take part rise like phoenixes from the ashes of their trauma, finding beauty in the skin they live in again.
Donations to this project directly fund supplies, travel, and artist support, allowing Kyle and other participating artists to continue offering these life-changing tattoos at no cost to recipients.
Survivors Project
Empowering Healing Through Ink
At Creative Solution Foundation, we believe in the power of tattoos to transform, reclaim, and honor the journeys of survivors. This initiative is dedicated to helping individuals who have endured trauma including burn survivors, suicide attempt survivors, gang violence victims, and others feel empowered in their own skin through meaningful, trauma-informed tattoo work.
Our Mission
To support survivors through healing-focused tattoos, provided by compassionate, skilled artists — with all costs covered through donations and sponsorships.
We aim to fund:
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Custom tattoos designed for and with survivors
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Fair payment for participating tattoo artists
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All necessary tattoo supplies
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Safe, respectful, professional tattoo spaces
Who This Is For
This program is for survivors who carry visible reminders of traumatic experiences and want to reclaim those parts of their body with ink that tells their story their way.
We work with:
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Burn survivors
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Suicide attempt survivors
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Former gang members and those affected by gang violence
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Domestic violence survivors
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Self-harm survivors
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And others with physical reminders of trauma
Services We Provide
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Trauma-informed tattoo consultations
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Custom design sessions
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Free tattoo sessions with skilled, compassionate artists
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Support finding a welcoming studio or space
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Aftercare resources
Tattoo Artists that Want to Help
We’re building a network of trusted, compassionate artists committed to making a difference through their work.
If you’d like to participate in our survivor tattoo program:
We provide compensation for your time and work, and we cover the cost of your supplies. Together, we can offer more than ink, we can offer healing.
Support the Tattooed Phoenix Project
Every donation helps cover the cost of life-changing tattoos for someone reclaiming their story. Funds go directly toward:
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Artist compensation
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Tattoo equipment and supplies
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Travel and space costs
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Outreach to survivors in need
Even a small amount helps. Thank you for supporting healing through art.