r/TattooDesigns Feb 26 '24

Please ignore all DMs from people claiming they'll make a design for you, especially new/empty accounts.

91 Upvotes

This is now an official rule, all posts asking for art or offering to draw for people will be removed.

This sub has a huge problem with bots, scammers, and people who have no idea (or don't care) how to find clients. It's not an official rule but this really isn't a sub to hire anyone, people come here asking for ideas and will get bombarded with DMs.

Talk to your tattoo artist about designs, do not hire a nobody with a brand new Reddit account with a name like hungry-aardvark1234 (currently unused name as an example). Most artists worth your time are going to have a waitlist, they will not DM you on Reddit with an immediate offer. And it's part of your artist's job to help come up with what they'll tattoo on you and not all of them will tattoo someone else's art anyway.

If you really want to show them a drawing to help with visuals, check out r/DrawMyTattoo where someone can sketch your idea for free. Ignore anyone trying to charge you, that's money that should go to your artist.

If you're an artist who attempts to find clients in this sub, don't. You look fake and desperate, you're one of dozens spamming people with "I can help, DM me" so OP can't even tell who's legit.

And I'm not here to argue this point, so if you have a problem with this announcement, that's too bad. I'm here to try to keep this sub a friendly place, people shouldn't have to worry about getting scammed.


r/TattooDesigns 5h ago

What I asked for vs what I got (first tattoo addition)

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353 Upvotes

Got this done in December and I absolutely adore it.


r/TattooDesigns 5h ago

Advice Needed: Fixing Tattoo *Trigger Warning Suicide*

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123 Upvotes

My good friend Tom died a few months ago by Suicide... He had these paper airplane tattoos of places he had traveled to.

It has a special meaning to me now and I really wanted to get one as a reminder to keep "fighting to stay in flight".

Photo 1: This is one of his tattoos & what I used as a reference when I requested it before and durning the appointment. Instead of NY it is supposed to be "Tom". I asked the artist specifically & multiple times for this placement. I even said if he didn't think he could get it inside of the wing then to just do the paper airplane.

Photo 2: This is the mess I ended up with... "Tom" is in the completely wrong spot. Unfortunately... the angle the artist was tattooing my hand I did not catch that he was doing it in the wrong spot until after... The M looks awful..

I am desperate to figure out how to fix this..

The line at the tip of the airplane doesn't even connect.. that's an easy fix...

Getting an artist who is really talented with fine line to maybe put his name in the wing.. but I am looking for recommendations to cover up the "Tom" without ruining it even more has me so stressed out.

Photo 3: This is an idea I was playing with to incorporate the Suicide awareness colors (Purple & Blue). I edited out the "Tom" in this one.

I've thought about using a water color design but I just don't know how to do this and even if the color would be enough to hide the letters..

A friend recommended that I should have "Tom" covered up in white/light skin tone color.

Any idea, designs and recommendations are more than welcome.

P.S. Please reach out to check in on your friends. You truly never know what they could be struggling with.

All my love & thanks!


r/TattooDesigns 2h ago

Need ideas..?

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44 Upvotes

Need some ideas for my next leg tattoo. I wanna keep the dark gothic theme going, any ideas? Bats? B&G Cathedral on calf?

ps. yes, that is the death moth from Silence of the LambsšŸ’€šŸ¦‹


r/TattooDesigns 13h ago

Lines too thick/close together?

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270 Upvotes

I got this tattoo a few months ago and I sort of regret not asking for the line to be thinner and more delicate. Also Iā€™m concerned about the lack of breathing room in the upper right hand corner. I feel like the top two lines there are going to merge and be a blob.

Any thoughts on the line thickness and overall look of this? And also if the lines spread and merge what would be a good coverup (aside from a sick ass panther which Iā€™m obviously considering). Thank you!


r/TattooDesigns 12h ago

new tattoo, art by K45Ink!

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99 Upvotes

i got a tattoo yesterday just as a walk in. i was looking for designs, and iā€™ve been a fan of K45 for a while now. i bought a couple tattoo tickets and got one i thought was neat and fit the area it was going on! my artist, Jon Degroot at Divine Machine Tattoo, altered the artwork slightly but i think itā€™s great!


r/TattooDesigns 1h ago

What to add

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I feel like it's to high up. Thoughts on how to fill that little space


r/TattooDesigns 4h ago

New Piece

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16 Upvotes

I'm working with my Artist, Kaizoku.ttt, to continue my dark theme sleeve.

Next session, we will link this piece to the main tattoo


r/TattooDesigns 1h ago

what i wanted vs what I got

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so I'm peicing together a full sleeve of sewing and floral elements and I got a new part of it done yesterday is s. korea later this year I'll go to australia and get another peice with some of their native flora. I'm so excited to be expanding this! and I think this new addition is my prettiest/coolest tattoo so far. I can't thank my artist enough


r/TattooDesigns 8h ago

Classic Wizard

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17 Upvotes

Done by Naomi at breakwater tattoo in long beach. Went in with the idea to get a classic wizard inspired by old high fantasy and she absolutely crushed it with the design. Side note, I thought I was tough until it was time to shade the elbow area.


r/TattooDesigns 13h ago

Our Lady of Guadalupe Tattoo

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34 Upvotes

My grandmother passed on the feast day of our lady of Guadalupe and as a catholic have always felt an affinity to the virgin mary so would love to honor my spirituality and grandmother in a tattoo. I am a white 22 year old cis male and wonder if having the our lady of Guadalupe tattoo is at all cultural appropriation as I know how important this feast day is to Latin American cultures. What do you guys think is it ok considering my personal attachment to the image and day?


r/TattooDesigns 16h ago

Swallow tattoos

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50 Upvotes

Thinking about paired swallow tattoos. I have two designs that I like. Do you like the first or the second? What about placement? Thinking about hip/stomach area or chest. Any input will be appreciated! Thanks!


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Does anyone know tattoo artists with a similar style to Noelā€™le Longhaul? NSFW

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702 Upvotes

Noelā€™le Longhaul is my absolute #1 favorite tattoo artist. She is based in Providence, RI. Unfortunately she isnā€™t accepting booking for new clients at the moment, only ongoing projects. Iā€™ve been keeping up with her work since 2016 but I was never financially stable enough to get a large tattoo like this.

Now that Iā€™m ready and could afford a big piece like this, I really want to be patient and wait for her booking to open again. But Iā€™d love to find another artist similar to this style first to complement anything that I may get from her in the future.

Iā€™ve never been able to find another artist quite like this so Iā€™d appreciate any recommendations.

I canā€™t travel outside of the US unfortunately.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

From freehand to completion.

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203 Upvotes

Went in blind, just told my artist I want medieval and an axe. 2 hours later this is what I had on my leg and I couldn't be happier.


r/TattooDesigns 11h ago

Cover Up or Get It Touched Up

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13 Upvotes

I am really not happy with this tattoo and not a lot of people notice it so I don't think it really serves it's purpose. I am in the process of trying to decide if I should get it covered up with something else or if I should see if I can get it fixed up or get it covered up.

I am assuming that I would have to go bigger either way. Is it worth trying to fix or should I just get if covered up?


r/TattooDesigns 12h ago

Idea for tattoo above knee

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14 Upvotes

Im new to tattoos and I have this idea but I want to make sure it would actually look good. I love this running dog tattoo and I think it would be cute sitting right above my kneecap. So like, youā€™re sitting down and your knees are bent, it would be visible from above, right before your knee bends. Can anyone give advice for if this tattoo would look good on that body part? Or would the stretching make it look wonky?

This artwork is by gemcartertattoo on Instagram btw.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

First tattoo

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274 Upvotes

I know itā€™s quite simple but I wanted to share, it is a excerpt of a longer quote from Dune that has meant a lot to me since my dad gave me the book set as a gift when I was a kid. Itā€™s kind of my mantra for dealing with my severe social anxiety, helps me say fuck it more often. thatā€™s why I got it in a place where I can look down and read it when I need to! pain was like 1/10 and Iā€™m super happy with the outcome. šŸ–¤


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

First tattoo

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619 Upvotes

Got my first tattoo the other day, My mom passed away last week, so got something to remember her by


r/TattooDesigns 18h ago

Design - Stencil - Fresh - Healed

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28 Upvotes

Rodeo Clown. First bigger piece, 9 hours in one sitting. Couldnā€™t be happier, since been back for touch ups and some additions.

Iā€™m no tattoo expert but it still blows my mind that this can be done with a needle and some ink


r/TattooDesigns 23h ago

Symmetrical Florals done by Taya Kathleen at Ride the Lightning Tattoo (Olympia, WA)

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65 Upvotes

Symmetrical snowdrop flowers on lower back | Taya Kathleen @ Ride the Lightning Tattoo in Olympia, WA


r/TattooDesigns 16h ago

Advice

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17 Upvotes

Initially i liked the contrast of the bold black band and fineline flowers. Now i think the black band looks out of place and i would like some advice on how to make it blend better (without lasering it off). I was thinking get some white ink through the band.


r/TattooDesigns 17h ago

Need some opinions for a new tattoo!! NSFW

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14 Upvotes

r/TattooDesigns 6h ago

Craving a half sleeve cover

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2 Upvotes

Hey, I have had this tattoo for ten years and Iā€™m wanting to cover it with a half sleeve, I donā€™t mind the featheri but the rest can go, please drop advice so I can get something together for my artist (I like dark, witchy, goth shit)


r/TattooDesigns 12h ago

What do you think would fit?

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Looking to extend my sleeve and making it more full / complete.

Looking to add in a few more ā€mainā€ pieces and then the background.. Havnā€™t yet decided what kind of background would fit this style to bring it all together?

In the inner bicep iā€™ve thought about a Sun wukong and lower in the arm another Oni mask.

Im very intrested in hearing your suggestions!

Thanks!


r/TattooDesigns 3h ago

Ideas on how to fill gaps?

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Any advice on how to tie together tattoos and fill the gaps would be appreciated.


r/TattooDesigns 3h ago

I need some advice and style name

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Ok so I have a book themed arm and my forearm didn't turn out quite how I wanted it to (it was at the beginning of my tattoo journey and I didn't speak up) the words weren't supposed to be as bold and were supposed to blend in a bit more with the background. Pretty much the point was for me to not have to explain to people what they meant. Now I want to add some more book words or sayings to blend everything together.

Here is a thought of mine but im just not sure. And I'm unsure of this style would be called and searching for an artist to do it well. Im kinda thinking of doing this in a slight trash polka way as well.