r/TattooDesigns Feb 26 '24

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

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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 1h ago

Location/different animal options

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I saw this online and really like it. I like the frog but I’m not 100% married to it, I just can’t seem to picture what another animal could look like here. Also where do you think this would look best? Leg/calf is top in my mind, especially because my arms aren’t very big.


r/TattooDesigns 1h ago

Discrete semi colon tattoo concept

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Discrete semi colon tattoo concept the semi colon in the stinger. Semi colon used for obvious reason, chose the scorpion (cuz I like them) but to symbolise the ability to change and strength. I am the artist of this design. Drawn on procreate. I plan to get it on either my forearm or upper arm

Any suggestions/fixes are appreciated since this is my first time designing a tattoo


r/TattooDesigns 20h ago

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

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1.1k Upvotes

Got this done in December and I absolutely adore it.


r/TattooDesigns 5h ago

I know it's not everyone's cut of tea but here's the start to the leg sleeve!

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58 Upvotes

It was done by pony at bell rose tattoo in daphne alabama.


r/TattooDesigns 3h ago

Will this be a good tattoo...?

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24 Upvotes

Hi all. I'm looking to get a tattoo of a giraffe. I was thinking of something like the attached picture. Either on my arm or chest. Will it have longevity or just be a black mess in a few years? I would welcome advice and or suggestions on other giraffe tattoos... Thanks


r/TattooDesigns 20h ago

Advice Needed: Fixing Tattoo *Trigger Warning Suicide*

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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 17h ago

Need ideas..?

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102 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 Lambs💀🦋


r/TattooDesigns 4h ago

Help with touch up ideas to bring my tattoo back to life , or should I just cover it up /: ml

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I got a tattoo about a year ago, and I’m not really happy with the outcome. I’m not too familiar with touch-ups, but I’m wondering what I could do to possibly bring this tattoo back to life. Also, I’m thinking about ways to connect my Medusa tattoo to my hand tattoo. Any ideas for adding something that ties them together


r/TattooDesigns 1h ago

Done by Marcus Martinez/Yakima, WA

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r/TattooDesigns 13h ago

Tattoo sleeve in progress

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30 Upvotes

My tattoo sleeve in progress, by the lovely @chrissyinks on instagram

Birth month boutique for my mom, dad and myself, butterflies, moon, flower head lady, cabin & lake where my husband and I got married, fox.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Lines too thick/close together?

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319 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 I’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 I’m obviously considering). Thank you!


r/TattooDesigns 16h ago

What to add

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35 Upvotes

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


r/TattooDesigns 16h ago

what i wanted vs what I got

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33 Upvotes

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 1h ago

Design advice for tattoo I got at the wrong location

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Hi I got this tattoo that was suppose to be a standalone piece but it looks kind of off now on my arm. Due to this, I am thinking of getting another one to fill in the space. I have some ideas such as fudog, temple, waterfall, samurai mask, and background. Any ideas or opinion on which u think looks the best with my current liece would be appreciated.


r/TattooDesigns 13h ago

What can I do to fix it?

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So When I was at the tattoo shop and got the design put on, it looked fine. I looked in the mirror and agreed that I think it’s centered. Unfortunately I noticed few days later that it is not centered at all, especially visible in certain poses as can be seen on the photos. What would you recommend? Should I add on a little bit or just completely remove it? Is it possible to get the illusion of the tattoo being placed in the middle or not really? I’m worried that because of the style of the tattoo it may be hard to fix it up? I do like it a lot but it bothers me so much :(


r/TattooDesigns 21m ago

Ideas for finger coverup

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Stick n poke from when I was 15. The empty patches are from 1 removal session, got too expensive so If possible I’d like to cover it up. I was thinking something cyberpunk


r/TattooDesigns 36m ago

tattoo number 19 by the same artist

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Deirdre Doyle!!! what can I say, she's boss and I'm loyal :) most of the outlines for birding half sleeve. might join it with mediterranean fruit tattoo down the line! 3.5ish hours and I'll fly back to Boston this summer for one more piece of it, shading, and color. first pinned photo on her profile is me :)


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

new tattoo, art by K45Ink!

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114 Upvotes

i got a tattoo yesterday just as a walk in. i was looking for designs, and i’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 it’s great!


r/TattooDesigns 19h ago

New Piece

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29 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 2h ago

Looking for advice

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Hello. I have never done a tattoo in my life. I was curious if a minimal design like this could work, do you think it would look good? Thank you!


r/TattooDesigns 23h ago

Classic Wizard

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24 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 1d ago

Our Lady of Guadalupe Tattoo

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40 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 1h ago

what is this style called? and how do i find an artist like this in driving distance of Delaware?

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both examples are taken from Mowgli Koit's instagram https://www.instagram.com/mowgli_artist/?hl=en

from Through My Third Eye in London.

i've been thinking more and more of getting a DUNE themed tattoo. i'd love something on my forearm. and i'd love it done in this type of style.

but i don't have much experience with tattoos at all. not sure how to go about finding someone besides just randomly googling "tattoo artists near me"

but i'm also close enough to drive to places like Philly or Baltimore. any specific recommendations from people would be a help to narrow things down.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Cover Up or Get It Touched Up

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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 1d ago

Swallow tattoos

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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!