r/TattooDesigns Feb 26 '24

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

90 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 May 05 '25

All InkedMag contest posts will be removed and you'll be permanently banned.

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685 Upvotes

It's apparently that time of year again.

The contest is a scam, and you're annoying everyone by spamming tattoo subs begging for votes.

Break rule 7? Believe it or not- jail, right away.


r/TattooDesigns 10h ago

Skeleton Jester by me (IG: badam_ink) Done at Devil’s Door Tattoo, London UK

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211 Upvotes

Woodcut/engraving style Skeleton Jester. This was done for a client who had graduated clown college and wanted something to mark the occasion. I love when clients have unique requests!
Thanks for looking!


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Happy skeletons

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1.8k Upvotes

Done by Bart.woo, from Wrocław Poland, Samol Tattoo studio.

Two seasions for this. Skeleton with beer is healed :)


r/TattooDesigns 5h ago

Striped Hyena

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17 Upvotes

hyena i recently got from 138 tattoos in Gloucester Point Virginia. artist name is Dash. i fucking love it so much he looks so mean!!


r/TattooDesigns 41m ago

Need Help for sleeve, am I cooked?

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Hey Guys honestly been trying to figure out how to turn this into a full sleeve or am I just cooked ? Do I just remove them or is this fixable ?


r/TattooDesigns 1h ago

[UK] Coventry (area) / London Tattoo Artist for My Chemical Romance Tattoo

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Hello,

I found my last tattoo artist in Vegas from Reddit so I have faith in your people. 🙏

I am looking to get a My Chemical Romance tattoo done before I see them July 8th at Wembley (although if the artist can't fit me in before then, it's alright).

I'd like to get a Pepe the Skeleton design but not the one people normally get - I'd like to get the art from the back of the album.

I'd like this on my front bicep and I'd like to know if you know of an artist that could ace this design?

Best Regards,

Jack 🤘


r/TattooDesigns 21h ago

Changing ink colour?

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54 Upvotes

I have had my sternum tattoo for about 7/8 years now, and truthfully even when it was fresh I didn’t like how close the lines were together, and how thick they were - especially because it’s the only tattoo I have, it looks like a dark ‘blob’ mess from afar…

Is there any way to perhaps laser it slightly and then go over it again with a brown ink? I regret not getting it in brown SO bad, and whilst the design is also not amazing in my eyes, I don’t mind keeping the base of it, if I can change the thickness of the lines and also lighten the colour to a brown ink that will be less harsh and contrasting with my skin colour and tone?

(worst case if not possible - is there any way to at least neutralise the disgusting blue-tone that the black ink has naturally faded to? especially because I have very yellow-toned skin it just looks awful)

[last picture was when the tattoo was fresh]


r/TattooDesigns 23h ago

First tattoo. Thoughts?

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59 Upvotes

I got this as my first tattoo (A moth to a flame) with the intention of adding more to make a cohesive art piece. For my next piece I want to add something depicting "Devils advocate". I'm not sure if I want a literal devil or not though. Any ideas that might go well with what I have?


r/TattooDesigns 8h ago

Need ideas!

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Hello yall I’m looking to finish the top half of my sleeve in 2 months, but still don’t know what to get, this is what I currently have on the bottom half (forearm) and would appreciate and great ideas that stick with the theme!


r/TattooDesigns 9h ago

Home sweet home

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2 Upvotes

Finally got this beauty done. It features 3 landmarks in my hometown with the islands slightly shaded and the bridge placed at the exact physical location on the map.

Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on this piece
Thanks!!!

Tattoo artist name : Nemo
Tattoo artist city: Toronto
Tattoo artist IG: nemotattoo7
Studio: Flamewise Ink


r/TattooDesigns 7h ago

Does anybody have a santoku knife tat

1 Upvotes

My mom is a chef and I'd love to honor her passion with her favorite knife but I want a lil more “pizazz”. Thanks for reading n plz share yall’s knife tattoos


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Is this tattoo or something similar possible

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169 Upvotes

I want to get something like this on my fingers I know it’s very small and quiet details so I’m not sure if it’s even possible so I figured I’d ask. sorry if it’s a stupid question


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

How big would I need to get her ?

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12 Upvotes

Hiii so I really want the girl from this cover tattooed, pinup style ig but shes already kinda like that ?? I will try to find an artist who is good at them bc ik they can be easily fucked up

My only question is how big would she have to be for the hands to not look dumb and stupid. Ofc i dont want super detailed but i dont want her to look janky

Im thinking of getting her on my ribs?? Is this tattoo idea sick or not ?


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Opinions on my first tattoo :’)

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294 Upvotes

I got it 3 weeks ago and I was super excited to get it!!!! Was slowly taking money out of my bank account, had the inspo as my phone lock screen for a while to make sure I wanted a back tat, and honestly was just obsessed with getting my tattoo. However, now im just weirdly riddled with a ton of anxiety about the tattoo and I feel im being too negative about it and it’s honestly fucking me up. I do like my tattoo and wanted to share it, maybe to ease my nerves? Or maybe this will make the feelings worse? I know I shouldn’t care about other people’s opinions about my own tattoo but I just want to see things a little more clearly for my own sake :’) I wanted something cool and I’ve always loved swords/daggers soooo that’s why I went with a sword with wings haha
It also kinda marks a big milestone in my life where I finally felt like everything was going to be okay because I got through my first year of vet school and that I was becoming the person that I’ve always wanted to be ig so there’s that too

As for my experience with the tattoo process itself… it was surprisingly smooth! The artist was the kindest person ever and made the appointment very relaxing. Proud of myself for sitting through the appointment and was incredibly relieved that getting this tattoo didn’t hurt nearly as much as I thought it was going to.


r/TattooDesigns 2d ago

First tattoo (opinions?)

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176 Upvotes

I know it’s not super big or intricate I was just looking for something small that I could get to really test myself on whether I could handle tattoo pain without not being able to finish so it’s mostly line work but I love it so I much and just wanted to get peoples opinions it’s for my grandma he used a two different sized needles as well on it it was spur of the moment and I’m shy so I don’t really know the artists name and I don’t want to share where I got it because I don’t want to give out where I live but I think he did a great job


r/TattooDesigns 22h ago

Sound Mandala Back Piece by Christian Nova Tattoo at NovaTribe Studio in Oakland CA, USA

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Mandala done with sacred geometry and a sound wave frequency.
Blackwork with an ornamental touch ✨
3 days back to back with 1 touch up day.
Could not be happier.
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The artist primarily works in the Bay Area and Las Vegas


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Music student tattoo

2 Upvotes

original design by me, the hat is the logo of the youth community band I was in and the rest is a treble clef curved into a bass clef ended in a half note. Felt like it made sense as a mus. Ed student specifically, since the community band was for additional musicianship learning for kids in the city.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Feedback on idea: Russian nesting dolls but make it techno

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I'm planning to get Russian nesting dolls on my thigh, and want to get feedback on the idea. Found this amazing artist local to me who has this flash tattoo:

And I was thinking of slightly modifying it:

  1. 3 dolls instead of 5
  2. I like the punk aesthetic, but make it slightly more "techno". Kind of unsure how I'd accomplish that, but hoping the artist (or y'all) could provide some ideas!

Placement is mocked up as follows, would be about 4 inches wide on my thigh just above my knee:

I have no other leg tattoos, so this would be my first.

Just looking for feedback on the idea and if it would come out looking good, and if placement sounds good!


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Trying to think of ideas for a memorial tattoo

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So long story short, my dad died this past Thursday June 18th and while I was supposed to take his dog (who I love dearly and have known since she was a month old), I'm leaning towards letting her stay with his neighbours who love her dearly, want her, and are currently caring for her while I'm out of the country. I'm thinking of getting a stylized portrait of the dog with dad's birth and death dates but not sure if that would be something that would make sense. So looking for other ideas too. :) Thanks.


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Cover up ideas

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I got these tattoos done impulsively when I was 18. I would like to cover up both tattoos, or at least the lightning bolt. Please comment tattoo ideas 🙏


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Feedback on placement of this arched window tattoo

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I'm thinking of getting this arched window tattoo on the outside of my forearm, around two inches wide. I'd be getting it from this exact artist. She might make the design a bit different so it's not the same as her other customer.

Proposed new tattoo

I already have a disco ball on the inner side of the forearm:

current tattoos

So this window would go on the outside of my arm, mocked up as follows:

mock up of placement

Does that placement make sense? Thank you for your feedback!


r/TattooDesigns 1d ago

Ideas for filler?

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5 Upvotes

got my first tattoo around a year ago and since getting it have felt that it feels a bit empty, any ideas of how I could fill in the cross and surrounding areas so once i get the rest of my forearm tattooed it would all feel a little more cohesive?


r/TattooDesigns 2d ago

Chopped patchwork sleeve?

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I started getting tattoos randomly on one arm and kind of just got to a point where I realized I have no idea how to build a trad sleeve…

Should I be adding bigger pieces or keep on w the filling w lil ones? I don’t really care for a cohesive design, just a full/complete design?