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What I asked for vs. what I got (Artist: Nixxi Tattoos in Chicago)
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u45acm/what_i_asked_for_vs_what_i_got_artist_nixxi/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/yuupzlm2lw6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=02762b5754463a0271673be9bccf2090844ecf8b" alt="What I asked for vs. what I got (Artist: Nixxi Tattoos in Chicago)" title="What I asked for vs. what I got (Artist: Nixxi Tattoos in Chicago)" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Her name is Ernabu…
Advice Needed: How would you recommend covering up this 5x3 tattoo on my forearm?
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u40s6d/advice_needed_how_would_you_recommend_covering_up/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/hwnlzhbrsv6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=86c5c9d450767e7176f7dd3f191ae8fe28cb9507" alt="Advice Needed: How would you recommend covering up this 5x3 tattoo on my forearm?" title="Advice Needed: How would you recommend covering up this 5x3 tattoo on my forearm?" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>…
The Problem That Built a Cartridge Company
What happened when a manufacturer stopped accepting inconsistency as inevitable. The post The Problem That Built a Cartridge Company appeared first on InkedMag .
Ornamental tattoos by Alexa Tamaska
Featured on the cover of the latest issue of Tattoo Life, Alexa Tamaska represents a contemporary vision of Black Ornamental tattooing where the body becomes a space for symbolism, balance… The post Ornamental tattoos by Alexa Tamaska appeared first on Tattoo Life .
funky room 🛋️ • (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX (over a scar as well)
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u3h6ac/funky_room_done_by_me_instagram_chidgeytattoos/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/tatvv4ea5r6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=b47020804f165e2d6e5863fc51db184f0af777ec" alt="funky room 🛋️ • (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX (over a scar as well)" title="funky room 🛋️ • (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX (over a scar as well)" /> </a> </td>…
Linda x Bob pinup mashup, done by me, Dylan, stray dogs tattoo, Keene NH (@deejaycustoms)
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u3f6w0/linda_x_bob_pinup_mashup_done_by_me_dylan_stray/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/z995kom3pq6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=8bf25583f1961986ed3d0ebca3a1d4b3e060bafe" alt="Linda x Bob pinup mashup, done by me, Dylan, stray dogs tattoo, Keene NH (@deejaycustoms)" title="Linda x Bob pinup mashup, done by me, Dylan, stray dogs tattoo, Keene NH (@deejaycustoms)" /> </a> </td><td> submitted by <a …
Red Tail Black Cockatoo - Tim Tavaria / Melbourne AUS
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u3di18/red_tail_black_cockatoo_tim_tavaria_melbourne_aus/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/o1yrf7hzbq6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=2f542a3a407969a2a848bb2ac21754766e786e8a" alt="Red Tail Black Cockatoo - Tim Tavaria / Melbourne AUS" title="Red Tail Black Cockatoo - Tim Tavaria / Melbourne AUS" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So stoked with this. Wanted a tattoo for a long time lov…
Meet the Artists Behind the Most Realistic Portrait Tattoos
Hyper-realistic tattoos blurring the line between skin and photograph. The post Meet the Artists Behind the Most Realistic Portrait Tattoos appeared first on InkedMag .
Before and after. I’m loving it.
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u3bjc7/before_and_after_im_loving_it/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/i1tckqi2yp6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=2dc8ce1f67b4dabbfd98b878229e5e441563c5b4" alt="Before and after. I’m loving it." title="Before and after. I’m loving it." /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Josh G. At Victory Tattoo club in Salem, Oregon. My idea was inspired by Skyrim, Re Zero, and Gojira…
TikTok impersonators help?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve had a handful of TikTok bot accounts pop up that are impersonating me & messaging people asking them what designs they want to book.</p> <p>They’re all clones of my account with minor username changes</p> <p>I’ve already had a few people reach out to me telling me that they’ve sent money for a deposit. & I’m at a loss.</p> <p>Ideally, I’d love to give all these people discounts but at what point do I cut that off?</p> <p>I’ve reported the accounts …
me 👁️ (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u2kyof/me_done_by_me_instagram_chidgeytattoos_austin_tx/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/efy5n3582k6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=52ccdac176109afb528ae25a3b631671063db968" alt="me 👁️ (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX" title="me 👁️ (done by me) • Instagram : chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>It’s basically me if yo…
some recent portraits i’ve done!just moved from arizona to colorado springs. ig: @cosmiclly
submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Existing-Ad-5605"> /u/Existing-Ad-5605 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u2jkw5">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1u2jkw5/some_recent_portraits_ive_donejust_moved_from/">[comments]</a></span>
Timothy Heath Milwaukee Wis.
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u2iycb/timothy_heath_milwaukee_wis/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/vynx3p9ylj6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=92e5ac1824ccb2a0251e216e8a0dcd0416304e13" alt="Timothy Heath Milwaukee Wis." title="Timothy Heath Milwaukee Wis." /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Adding on in time. Thanks for looking 🙏🏼<br/> @timothy__heath</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a h…
By @beirxtt in Vancouver BC
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u2hhdv/by_beirxtt_in_vancouver_bc/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/jaoj6mgqaj6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=bb2a7ddea3286316ef5b076d1821c7ba90e4ef6d" alt="By @beirxtt in Vancouver BC" title="By @beirxtt in Vancouver BC" /> </a> </td><td> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/alternate_world_"> /u/alternate_world_ </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/jaoj6mgqaj6h1.jpeg">[link]</…
Floral Cat by Devan Rice at Black Sparrow Tattoo in Bristol, PA
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u2ga3g/floral_cat_by_devan_rice_at_black_sparrow_tattoo/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/cpjbda122j6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=3d38bcbf1acf33311ad78e3fc719cebdb0c42a85" alt="Floral Cat by Devan Rice at Black Sparrow Tattoo in Bristol, PA" title="Floral Cat by Devan Rice at Black Sparrow Tattoo in Bristol, PA" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>5 months healed. Based on my calico g…
Tattoos by aestrallea.ttt, Romania
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone, this is my first post in the community, so I thought I'd introduce myself through some of my work.<br/> I've been tattooing professionally for several years and lately I've been focusing a lot on this particular style. I'm always trying to improve and push my work further, so I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback, critique, or opinions you might have, whether it's about the overall piece, composition, readability, technique, or the style itself.<br…
Full freehand back tattoo by @sudanim._ (me), Rebel With A Cause — West Midlands: UK.
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Photographed majority healed, part fresh. </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/RebelWithACauseTAT2"> /u/RebelWithACauseTAT2 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1u1zz6o">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TattooArtists/comments/1u1zz6o/full_freehand_back_tattoo_by_sudanim_me_rebel/">[comments]</a></span>
Gustavo: transforming cover-ups into artistic and personal renewal
For Gustavo, a cover-up is not simply about hiding an old tattoo, but about completely transforming the perception of what already exists on the skin. Born in Vilhena, in the… The post Gustavo: transforming cover-ups into artistic and personal renewal appeared first on Tattoo Life .
Portrait tattoo by Teri, Exodus Tattoo Studio, Brooklyn, NY!
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u1shqv/portrait_tattoo_by_teri_exodus_tattoo_studio/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/s9r8nwq70e6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=c4874b0b6c1a504fa20839fcb25c17fa25260508" alt="Portrait tattoo by Teri, Exodus Tattoo Studio, Brooklyn, NY!" title="Portrait tattoo by Teri, Exodus Tattoo Studio, Brooklyn, NY!" /> </a> </td><td> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/ExodusTattoos1"> /u/ExodusT…
Carton Ghosts from my Flash made by me (@sheetless.ghost) on tour in Minneapolis
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u1pyks/carton_ghosts_from_my_flash_made_by_me/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/b14eqamodd6h1.jpg?width=140&height=140&crop=1:1,smart&auto=webp&s=f77637c444bde85b5b8044cf21acb6497bb48b65" alt="Carton Ghosts from my Flash made by me (@sheetless.ghost) on tour in Minneapolis" title="Carton Ghosts from my Flash made by me (@sheetless.ghost) on tour in Minneapolis" /> </a> </td><td> <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md…
Best way to reschedule during relocation
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>The shop ive been at the past few years is unfortunately closing due to big developers buying out our building to be demolished. All the artists (including me) are going our separate ways. We were one of the only 7days a week shop in the area. I got hired at another shop but theyre closed sun/mon, i have 4 months worth of sundays i have to reschedule without any other days being opened, what do i do? I dont take deposits and i want this to go as smooth as possi…
Looking for the best bold traditional cartridges
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Looking for a nice bold cartridge<br/> , using TATSoul envy traditional lines they are very expensive $42 a box. Looking to see if anyone else had any others they prefer. They are still nice and bold. This was done with their traditional 9</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Lumber1316"> /u/Lumber1316 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/9upnxlom4d6h1.jpeg">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.c…
Excuthe me, but thethame are my friendth!
<table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1u1kjxm/excuthe_me_but_thethame_are_my_friendth/"> <img src="https://preview.redd.it/ngepr2ji6c6h1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=85bdebed972d9a7a743df2f2f83423cc26805747" alt="Excuthe me, but thethame are my friendth!" title="Excuthe me, but thethame are my friendth!" /> </a> </td><td> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Strange_Secret_3001"> /u/Strange_Secret_3001 </a> <br/> <span><a href=…
The hand of God on the head! What do you think about tattoos in spots like this? 3.5 hours of work // Seattle, WA // IG: @iftattoo
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>One of the craziest spots to tattoo! No room for mistakes at all. Scalp tattoos also need to be packed really solid or they can fade pretty easily. Took 3.5 hours. Had to move fast because the client was hurting pretty bad by the end.</p> <p>What do you think about tattoos in places like this? Would you ever do one?</p> <p>Done in Seattle, WA // Artist <a href="http://instagram.com/iftattoo">Theo Ivanov</a> // IG: iftattoo</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted b…
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