25+ Incredible Tattoo Ideas That Turned Out Absolutely Perfect
Whether you’re looking for some inspiration for your next tattoo or just want to see some of the best and most unique pieces, r/tattoo and r/tattoos are a few good spots to get the inspiration going.
A hotbed for people who share their ink and the designs they admire, these online communities are where real enthusiasts congregate. If you are looking for a lovely watercolor-evocative bunch of flowers, a geometric animal portrait, or a bold skull in the classic tradition, there will be something that everyone in your party will like, whatever their style.
So keep scrolling; you can see our curated selection from these subreddits.
#1 My Dad Died On December 15, 2016. Today, I Got A Tattoo
#2 My Cat, Meonji, By Yeonno In Hongdae, Seoul Korea. It’s My First Tattoo Ever And Took 11 Hours
When thinking about inking your skin, it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into. “I would say one of the most common misconceptions about tattooing perhaps would be the time it takes to design and perform a tattoo,” Young said.
“I think to the inexperienced customer, they can, a lot of the time, assume we can just ‘knock up’ a quick design, and unfortunately, the line ‘the tattoo should only take half an hour’ is thrown in quite a lot.”
#3 Calvin And Hobbes Embroidery Patch By Duda Lozano In Sao Paolo, Brazil
#4 Wildflowers By Jing From Jing’s Tattoo Studio In Flushing, NY
#5 My Brother, My Sister And Me (Triplets) Finally Decided To Get Our First Tattoo
Young is guessing that it could stem from flash sheet days, “where you could just pick off the wall and get it done quite quickly. Or perhaps it comes from watching ‘reality’ tattoo shows that are cut to show the design, set up, and execution done in half an hour.”
Either way, the artist thinks people should invest a bit of patience to educate themselves rather than meet these assumptions and misconceptions with frustration.
#6
Golden Balloon Dog Made By Me, Pony Lawson At My Shop Mayday! Tattoo Co In Chicago
#7 My Grandma & Grandpa – By Eli Wood At Lombard Street Tattoo In Portland!
#8 Done By Chris Rigoni At Bloodlines Ink In Perth, Western Australia
#9 My Little Trash Cat By Zzizziboy In Seoul, South Korea
“Another common misconception would be the pain aspect,” Young added. “Yes, the procedure can be painful, but the body is incredibly resilient and everyone is surprised at their own pain tolerance.
“We as humans are capable of sitting through huge amounts of trauma and so when anyone mentions they wouldn’t be able to sit for a tattoo, I would encourage them to just give it a bash and they will be pleasantly surprised at their own tolerance.”
#10 Fish Bones, Done By Trevor Varem, Mission Tattoo Parlour, Calgary Alberta
#11 Scar “Cover Up” I Did The Other Day. Now She’s Got Her Best Friend Looking Back At Her 🙂 Done Be Me – Adam Makharita (@adamdeanart) At Dot. Creative Group In NYC
#12 My Arm, Done Today In One 8 Hour Sitting By Hannah Flowers Of No Regrets In London UK. What’d Ya Think?
#13
Tattoo By Alba, Long Story Tattoo, Prague | Artwork By Mahdieh Farhadkiaei, Iran
The most important thing first-timers should concentrate on, according to the tattoo artist, is comfort. “If the customer is not comfortable and relaxed, then usually it sets the precedent for how well they sit during the tattoo procedure,” Young highlighted.
“Too many times I’ve seen first-timers hella nervous and not made to feel relaxed and instead of excited, they are fearful, and don’t actually sit very well or enjoy the whole experience. It is a tattooist’s responsibility to ensure that they are not only providing the very best tattoo for the client but making it the most enjoyable experience too.”
#14 2.500 Years Old Tattoo
#15 Now My Birth Mark Is An Actual Wine Stain
#16
Entropy By Cavan@gritnglory, NYC
#17 Honey Bees For A Pair Of Married Beekeepers, By Keith C (Me) At Spinning Needle Tattoos In Ft Worth
Whatever is driving you to a tattoo salon, it’s enoughю After all, it’s your body!
“Most first-timers tend to get a tattoo for personal reasons,” Young said. “I think because the tattoos tend to have far deeper meanings behind them, it encourages them to get over the fear and get it done.”
“Once people start getting a lot of coverage, that’s usually when the silly non-meaning tattoos tend to break out,” he added, laughing.
#18 Kiddo Created A Crazy Creature Out Of Construction Paper So I Had My Tattoo Artist Interpret It!
#19 Finally Got To Do Something Creative With My Ugly Shoulder Scar Thanks To Chris Earnhart At Arcade Tattoo, Ca
#20 My Eastern European Folk Art Tattoo With Pigeons. Done By Koral At White Rabbit In NYC
#21 I Covered Some Gnarly 3rd Degree Burn Scars With A Fire Dragon By Adam Sky, Morningstar Tattoo, Belmont, California
If you need reassurance, remember that industry professionals really want you to have a positive experience. “My advice would be to any first-timers if you are not made to feel comfortable when in the tattoo shop, look somewhere else.”
“We at Highwater Gallery and many good tattoo shops I know of, strive to make you as relaxed and comfortable as possible, whilst also understanding that it can be very daunting and you can be a bag of nerves coming in,” the tattoo artist explained.
#22 Me And My Dog! Made By Mentat Gamze At Studio Aureo, Rome (Italy)
#23 Octopus By Me, David Peyote
#24 My Latest Piece Done By John Tarrao At Stone’s Throw Tattoo In Berwyn, Pa. Philly Suburb. I Still Can’t Get Over. I’m Still Blown Away
#25 First Tattoo! Clarinet Designed By My Father And Done By Pascal Guimond At Sinister Skin In Port Moody Bc
#26 In Utter Awe At This Japanese Back Piece Done By South Korean Artist, Zumiism
#27 Kimono Inspired Geo/Spirograph Piece Done By @nissaco In Japan, Osaka
#28 My Latest Tattoo, Winnie The Pooh And Friends By Ashley June At 522 Tattoo Just North Of Seattle
