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40 Times People Came Up With The Best Tattoo Designs And Shared Pics On This Online Group
As you might've realized from our publications on the Facebook group 'What in the $20 wish tattoo machine is this?' or the 'That's It, I'm Inkshaming' group, sadly, subpar tattoos are pretty common. Which makes the good ones even more admirable.
So we at Bored Panda decided to switch things up and balance out all the terrible designs we've covered with a fresh batch of beautiful and clever ones instead. For that, we turn to the aptly titled subreddit 'Best Tattoos.'
This online community was created all the way back in December 2014 and since then, its members have shared so many pictures, they turned the sub into one of the most impressive body art archives on the internet. Continue scrolling to check out some of our favorites!
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#1
Biomechanical Tattoo
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Awesome Realistic Tattoo Artwork By Artist © Roberto Carlos
To understand why a particular design ends up on this subreddit, we contacted tattoo artist Adam Grant of Gypsystables Tattoo.
"In the 7 years of tattooing, I've learned that it doesn't matter what the tattoo is as long as it's executed well," Grant told Bored Panda.
"Whether it's a full sleeve or just one small letter; if a questionable design is tattooed well then I consider it a good tattoo. Even if I personally dislike the design itself."
#3
Tattoo Art By © Laura Koski From Pori, Finland.
#4
Charlie Chaplin, Tattoo By Inal Bersekov
#5
Tattoo Work By © Jean Pierre Mottin
It's common for people looking for a new tattoo to research options and images online (like this Bored Panda post), and some end up getting overly trendy designs.
"I'd say there's been a huge demand for 'fine line' tattoos," Grant said. "I have no issue with the style at all but most of the time these customers don't know or get informed about the risks involved with thin-line tattoos."
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3D Tattoo By Janis Tattoo
#7
Tattoo Artwork By © Edit Paints Tattoo
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Tattoo Works By Kozotattoo
The tattoos Grant is talking about (especially single needles) have the potential to heal more on the dark gray side and tend to fade quicker due to the fact that the ink isn't as densely packed under the skin as with other thicker tattoos.
"Always check the artist's portfolio of work before going through with an idea and look at examples of healed tattoos as you will get a more honest idea of what you will get," Grant advised.
#10
Tattoo Artwork By © Kozo Tattoo
#11
Tattoo Artworks By © Sandry Riffard
AxleMunshine001 3 years ago
Crisp colours and amazing detail. It worries me how it will look in a few years time
#12
Knight Tattoos, By Tattooist Hwi
#13
Realistic Samurai By © Ivankacollado In Annecy | France
However, there are the classics that seem to never die out. "I love tattoos with clean bold linework and strong vibrant color," Adam Grant said.
"Those last longer and stronger than most modern styles if done correctly. For me, nothing is more timeless than skulls."
#14
Tattoo Work By Vasilii Suvorov
#15
Disney Tattoo By © Terioshi Otto
#16
Tattoo Work By Kir Tattoo
#17
Tattoo Art By © Pilgrim_ttt
If you are thinking about getting inked yourself, Grant says it's always best to listen to the artist and the advice they give you about your ideas.
"They are professionals with many years of experience [and know] what works and [what doesn't] aesthetically for you."
Of course "at the end of the day, you're the consenting adult so if you want a tattoo in mind that's advised against then it's your call, but please at least hear the artist out. They only want what’s best for you and your tattoo."
#18
Unconditional Love, Tattoo By © Rean Sampaio
#19
This Is My Beautiful Wife 🙂 All Tattoos On Her Done By Me
#20
Tattoo Work By © Roberto Carlos
#22
Audrey Hepburn, Tattoo Work By © Inal Bersekov
#23
Back Tattoo By © Nikko Hurtado
#24
Tattoo Art By Fekete Dorina
Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago
I was going to say that this tattoo would get dated quickly, but then I remembered that I have an X-Files tattoo on my back, so ... yeah ...
#25
Tattoo Artworks By © Amanda Piejak
#26
I Wouldn't Want To Get It Myself, But Definitely Looks Cool
#27
Tiger Tattoo By Ricardo G. Ciechorski
#28
Tattoo By Javier Antunez
#29
Tattoo Art By Piotr Bemben
#30
Tattoo Work By © 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚
#31
Tattoo Work By Fabio Guerreiro
#32
Made This Calcifer The Other Day, He Is One Of My Favorite Characters . Im Happy How It Turned Out
#33
Tattoo Art By © Pony Reinhardt Tattoo
#34
Tattoo Work By Sandry Riffard
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Back Tattoo Art By © Mattxcannon
Lisa Morton 1 year ago
My sleeve cost a little over 4 thousand when completed and that's with a 75 tip every 6 hr appointment all 5 appointments. 150 an hour and that's cheap rate it goes for 200 an hr sometimes 250 hr so price gets up there
#36
Tattoo Artwork By © Avihoo Ben Gida From Tel Aviv, Israel
#37
Tattoo Artwork By Hannah Flowers
#38
Tattoo Art By Checho23tattoo
#39
Tattoo Art By Parvick
#40
Back Tattoo By Stefan Muller
#41
Tattoo Artwork By Hen Tattooer
#43
3D Tattoo Artwork By © Jesse Rix
#44
Tattoo Art By © Kozo Tattoo
#46
Tattoo Artwork By Hannah Flowers
funkybluegirl 3 years ago
Hannah Flowers definitely has a distinct style/look (judging only from what I've seen in this post). Beautiful.
#47
Tattoo Works By © Pantarei
#48
Deadpool By Kozo Tattoo
#49
Tattoo Work By Stefano Alcantara
#50
Tattoo Work By © Sandry Riffard
#51
LED Coult Tattoo Artist
#52
Gorillaz Tattoo Artworks By © Duda Lozano Tattoo
#53
Back Tattoo By Noelin Wheeler
Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago
If I ever see this guy in real life I'm going to have him stand there for at least an hour while I try to discover everything in this tattoo.
#54
Rad Collab By © Hoon Unco And © Baegi
#56
Tattoo Artwork By © Moon.cheon
oboe lover (he/they <3) 3 years ago
i could never commit to something like that, its so cool tho, i wonder how the tattos wrap around their arm???
#57
Tattoo Artwork By © Dmytro Nosov
#58
Black Tattoo Artworks By © Maks Mrzv
#60
The Book Of Life, Tattoo By © Duda Lozano Tattoos
#63
Tattoo Art By Tibo Wildhands
#64
The Lord Of The Rings, Awesome Tattoo Work By © Inal Bersekov
#65
Popeye & Olive Oyl By Curtyoung
Jan Rosier 3 years ago
Nope. Clash of styoles does not work here, sorry. Either both 'realistic' or both cartoon.
#67
The Tattoo Is Almost As Beautiful As The Canvas
#68
Who Would You Add To The Table? ... By Kozo Tattoos,
#69
Skull Tattoo By Ners Ofk
#70
Tattoo Artwork By © Tattooist_hwi
#71
Artist © Julian.siebert On © Bella Isadora
#73
Tattoo Art By Ondrash Tattoos
Nitka Tsar 3 years ago
Love it but would have been even cooler if the feather had the same colors that are missing in the hole on the left
#74
Would You Look At That?
#75
© Julielili Prevost
#77
Tattoo By Timor Tt
#78
Star Wars Tattoo By Isnard Barbosa
#79
Realistic Portrait Tattoo By © Oleg Shepelenko From Rostov-On-Don, Russia
#80
Venom Tattoo By © Jean Mognon Tattoo
#81
Tattoo Artwork By © Victor Portugal
#82
Tattoo Artwork By Hannah Flowers
#83
Joker Tattoo By © Duda Lozano
#84
Pulp Fiction By Kozo Tattoo
#85
Tattoo Artwork By © Chalana Dots
#86
Tattoo Art By © Franky Danisch Tattoo
#89
Awesome Tattoo Works By ©️ Fabio Guerreiro
#90
Tattoo Artworks By © Sderenato Tattoo From Monza, Italy + Essen, Germany
#91
Tattoo Art By © Baegi From Seoul, South Korea
#92
The Hungry Wolf, Tattoo Done By Artist © Gabriele Pellerone Tattoo, Milan | Italy
oboe lover (he/they <3) 3 years ago (edited)
grr im a tuff guy imma get a grr wolf tatto to show how badass i am grr /s
#93
My Tattoo :3
#94
Tattoo Artwork By © Samurai Standoff
#95
Back Tattoo By © Kamilart Tattoo
#96
Tattoo Work By Hardstudio
#97
Tattoo Artwork By © Tritoan Ly
Michelle Redd 3 years ago
The most classy, elegant, bold yet soft, speaks volumes of exquisite ..........
#98
Tattoo Work By Bloodyart, Poland
#99
Halloween Tattoos By © Angelo Parente
#100
Tattoo Work By Cristian Carrion
#101
Tattoo Artwork © Adrien Giordani
#103
Tattoo Art By Amanda Wachob
#104
Black Tattooby © Ryan Murray From Salem, Massachusetts
#105
Absolutely Insane Back Piece Done By © Dodepras Lumina
#106
Tattoo Art By Ksu Arrow
Auntriarch 3 years ago
There you go, EvilNob! Some Florentine work, whipstitching and french knots
#107
Tattoo Artwork By © Matthew Murray
#108
Tattoo By Eugene Attic
#110
Chest Tattoo By Väterchen Vrost Tattoos
#111
Tattoo Work By Giovanni Tattoo
#112
Tattoo Artwork By © Jamestran
#113
Tattoo Work By © Israelpaketh
#114
Something I Made Few Days Ago Based In UK Hitchin Search For Th0rant On Insta
#115
Tattoo Artwork By Dzo Lama
#116
Black Tattoo Art By © Dmytro Nosov
#117
Back Tattoo By © Mihail Kogut
#118
Tattoo Artwork By Jesse Rix
#119
Dave Paulo, Done In Jersey City. I’m...very Happy With It
#120
Wolf Head Cover-Up By Tessa Von At Inksane (Roeselare, Belgium)
#121
Tattoo Artworks By © Frick.ink
#122
Seriously Awesome!
#123
Realistic Tattoos By © Aaron Olaguivel From Manila, Philippines
#124
My Victorian Sleeve By Razvan Grecu @ Nr Studios, Cheltenham, UK
#126
Tattoo By Anjelika Kartasheva
#127
Tattoo Artwork By © Maksimpatrick
#128
Dark Mark, Tattoo By © Matthew Murray
#131
Tattoo Artwork By © Dzo Lamka From Wroclaw, Poland
#133
Tattoo Art By © Joseph Haefs-Tattooer
#134
Badass Piece By © O One Art At Bloodcandy Tattoo In Busan, South Korea
#135
Tattoo Work By Brando Chiesa
#136
Tattoo Work By © Patryk Hilton
#137
Dark Tattoo By © 12.bbk
#138
Tattoo Artworks By © Tattooer Bbrung
#139
Tattoo By © Dodepras Lumina
MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 1 year ago
I always wonder on large tattoos about detection of skin cancer. I hope they don’t forget to get checked out.
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Back Tattoos By © Julian Siebert
#142
Japanese Ink By © Buslaytattoo
#143
Futurama Crossover By David Peyote ✦ @thedavidcote (Velours - Montreal, Canada)
#144
Tattoo Art By Charlie Rose Tattoo Canggu Bali
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Mary Jeffries 3 years ago
I think I’ve seen something of this quality about 3 times and mostly it’s just indifferent art work. This level of skill and beauty is inspiring.
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
Tattoos are so subjective, which is one of the things I love about them. There are a lot of tattoos here that are really well done but I don't like them at all. While in all those "awful tattoos" articles there are usually a lot of them that I really really like.
gas station cola 3 years ago
i agree. to me, a lot of these looked like poster/computer wallpaper designs copied & pasted onto people because of the HD shading & inability to see any skin underneath at all. it looked uncanny & oddly placed. i love the awful tattoos though, because they actually look like body art with stories behind them, picked out by people with a sense of humor!
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Mary Jeffries 3 years ago
I think I’ve seen something of this quality about 3 times and mostly it’s just indifferent art work. This level of skill and beauty is inspiring.
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
Tattoos are so subjective, which is one of the things I love about them. There are a lot of tattoos here that are really well done but I don't like them at all. While in all those "awful tattoos" articles there are usually a lot of them that I really really like.
gas station cola 3 years ago
i agree. to me, a lot of these looked like poster/computer wallpaper designs copied & pasted onto people because of the HD shading & inability to see any skin underneath at all. it looked uncanny & oddly placed. i love the awful tattoos though, because they actually look like body art with stories behind them, picked out by people with a sense of humor!
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