/r/TattooDesigns
This sub is for sharing and discussing tattoo designs, whether it's your own tattoo, work you've done, or asking for opinions about a tattoo you want to get.
All tattoos must be by a professional unless you're asking how to cover up a past mistake, scratching/unprofessional tattoos aren't welcome here.
This sub is for sharing and discussing tattoo designs, whether it's your own tattoo, work you've done, or asking for opinions about a tattoo you want to get.
All tattoos must be by a professional unless you're asking how to cover up a past mistake, scratching/unprofessional tattoos aren't welcome here.
Post requirements
All posts must include commentary/discussion, this is not only a place to share pictures. If you just want to share your ink, check out r/tattoo and r/tattoos.
Required:
- The artist and their shop name (if you found the image online, please do an image search to find the artist.)
- Explain the idea behind the design
- Whether or not you're happy with it (not required if you're asking advice for a future tattoo)
More suggestions for info you can add:
- Any technical difficulties that came into play when getting / giving it
- The tattoo styles / artistic currents / cultural elements / personal experiences that influenced it
- Concept sketches, etc.
If your post doesn't contain the above information, it'll be removed and you'll be asked to revise your post.
Rules
1. Stay civil and keep comments about the tattoo(s).
- Unnecessarily rude comments will be removed and possibly earn you a ban. This includes unhelpful comments when someone asks what a tattoo style is called.
- ANY comments made on personal appearance or user's body will lead to a permanent ban.
2. Don't only add pictures, add some commentary.
- Please see the posting requirements listed above.
3. No price discussions.
- All artists charge differently, and trying to shop for cheap tattoos is how you'll end up with bad ones. Find a local artist and ask for a consultation.
4. Don't encourage scratching or unprofessional work.
- This sub is for professional work only. The only loophole to this is if you're asking for coverup ideas.
5. Credit the artist.
- You must add your artist's info into your post or it'll be removed, and you'll be asked to repost with the proper information. Please see the posting requirements listed above.
6. Don't claim other people's photos/work as your own.
- If you steal a post for free karma or try claiming someone else's art is yours, you'll be permanently banned.
7. Your account needs to be 20 days old with at least 20 combined karma.
- To prevent bots and spam, we have age requirements. Messages asking to bypass this rule will be ignored.
8. Don't spam. No promotions/advertising other than artist's info.
- Don't spam posts or comments.
- Artist social media can be shared but no advertising or promotion. No memes, contests, surveys, giveaways, sales, money-raising events, or any kind of porn ads.
9. NSFW must be tagged, including scars. No fresh blood. No medical questions.
- Tag appropriate NSFW and content warning- Nudity, scars, and tattoos containing gore.
- No fresh blood, this includes blood caught under bandages like SecondSkin.
- Medical questions need to be asked in r/tattooadvice.
10. No asking for art or clients, or offering to draw tattoos.
- This isn't a sub to hire artists or try to get free art. Research local artists and hire them, it's part of their job to help you with the design.
- This also isn't a sub to find clients.
- Posts asking for art or offering to draw for people will be removed. If you really must get a sketch of your idea, check out r/DrawMyTattoo.
/r/TattooDesigns
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Looking for tattoo ideas to go as a pair with this hand rose.
Attached is a rose that I’m in love with and it’s going on my left hand to compete a sleeve that represents wisdom. I’m in love with the artists work and he’s agreed to do one on my right hand as well - a sleeve that represents strength. Problem is, even with all of his skill, I’m not sure what would represent strength that isn’t already overdone and would fit with his style. Please suggest recommendations.
02:48 UTC
What does this tattoo mean?
Hello all! My husband had this tattoo done when he was a teen and highly intoxicated. After almost 30 years, he’s now wondering what it means. 🙈 Anyone have any clue?
02:00 UTC
Is this a bad tattoo?
Is this a bad tattoo?
I have never loved it and feel self conscious about it. The artist didnt listen to me, and it was my most painful tattoo. And ive had a tattoo in the same place on the other arm that barely hurt so i think they were heavy handed.
Idk, does it look bad to other people? Or is it just the bad experience that makes me feel this way?
Its four years old by the way.
01:55 UTC
Any idea on coverup for rest of my chest?
Almost done with the upper arm. I can't figure out what to do on my chest. What would flow decent? Open to any ideas!
00:56 UTC
Tattoo Idea. Thoughts?
I want something with space on my bicep/lower shoulder. I’m thinking black and white, 2 or 3 planets with some stars and stuff around. I don’t want it filled in the empty space though, only the objects.
00:53 UTC
Twin Peaks inspired Bigfoot by Billy Rahmberg at Deep Forest in St Louis
00:37 UTC
Would something like this make a good upper back tattoo?
I'm wondering if the color mixing, lines, or overlaying would be technically difficult, how the art would look projected onto skin and around the contures of shoulder blades, etc. I have pale skin and have retained color and clarity well in other tattoos. Image is of a cave painting in Lascaux Caves in France and was pulled from Google images.
00:06 UTC
Hades by Eduar Cardona (WIP)
It’s been a long dream of mine getting tattooed by Eduar Cardona and I couldn’t be happier with his vision https://www.instagram.com/p/DCmg6qbRFGn/?img_index=2&igsh=ZnlmMHZncHpoaDlr
22:17 UTC
Adding to my hand tattoo
The tattoo on the top looks to me like it needs more going on. I like traditional style tattoos like the one on my bottom hand. What would you add to the top hand’s tattoo to make it more interesting?
21:37 UTC
Well... There it is!
Changed some stuff (basically the things I felt unsure about) and let other things be (like the LOTR sword). But I'm happy with the result!
20:47 UTC
First tattoo on foot
I'm thinking about getting my first piece (finally). But I live in a place where tattoos aren't looked at favorably, so I was thinking about getting it in a place that I can easily hide. I read online that the foot is a painful part to tattoo, I want to hear your experience with it. Do you or do you not recommend it for a beginner?
19:15 UTC
16:10 UTC
My first tattoo! What do y’all think?
Tattooed by Suraj at Aliens Tattoo, Bengaluru Design by me.
15:18 UTC
Done by Levi Murphy (me) at One Block in Las Vegas
Done in two back to back sessions.
10:06 UTC
Here’s an idea I’ve had for a while
Please constructively criticize! I want this kinda wrapped around my forearm.
08:41 UTC
Gothic Bat, Detroit
Artist: @theother_twistedsister_tattoos
08:24 UTC
Made by me (wurdalak.tattoo). Zaraza Tattoo shop. Warsaw, Poland.
Something like 2.5 hours of work
08:22 UTC
Any Advice Welcome!
I’m new to tattooing, but I am ready to invest in some high quality, creative pieces. I’m particularly drawn to this one, and I’m thinking of getting it on my upper/mid back, roughly 8x8 inch, but I am flexible on the size. I have medium-brown skin, and I want it to be black with some nice contrast with my skin. I only want the circle and what’s within it, not the shaded in square portion.
I’m curious if folks have thoughts about size, placement, selecting an artist with a particular style or skillset, or any other tips/best practices for something of this nature.
Thank you!
08:02 UTC
Got my kitty Hazel
Artist perfectly captured her derp.
06:28 UTC
Got this done by an artist in Albany, NY. This turned into a half sleeve and the same artist did a full sleeve on the other arm.
It’s one of my favorites and represents my cat that is very close to my heart ❤️
02:37 UTC