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80 People Share Their Epic Tattoos They Actually Don’t Have To Hide (New Pics)
Few art forms are as personal as tattoos. They live on the skin and age with the body, and whether they’re chosen because they’re deeply meaningful or simply because they look amazing, they hold significance for the wearer while also saying something about who they are.
That’s why, when they’re done well—combining creativity, technical precision, and thoughtful design—they’re a fusion of self-expression and artistic craftsmanship. And with online communities like r/tattoos bringing together tattoo enthusiasts from around the world, it’s become easier than ever to admire both.
Take a look at some of the most exceptional pieces we’ve selected from this group. From delicate line work to vibrant full-color pieces, you don’t need to have a tattoo (or even want one) to appreciate them.
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#1
Husband's Dog Memorial Tattoo
groot smith 2 months ago
ohmygod that's awesome, I may have to steal this but with my very-much-missed-cat Dax :)
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#2
UFO Arm Tattoo To Highlight My Scar
#3
Red Dragon Tattoo Done By @tattoo__marka In Lviv, Ukraine
#4
Memorial Tattoo Of My Son And I. He Passed 2/13 Of This Year. Mew Tattoo In Greensboro, NC By Marisol Rodriguez
#5
My New Geisha Piece By Steve Butcher, CA, USA
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago
Phenomenal. I do not have tatts but if I ever was going to get one I would want to go whole hog and have something like this.
#6
Portrait Of My Uncle And I, Done By Goldy_z In New York
#7
Tattoo Artist Turn Skin Into Porcelain Inspired Art
#8
My Favorite Birds, Done By Jonathan Glick In Philadelphia, PA
#9
Sick Panther I Got By Non_lee_ink Guesting In Vancouver, Bc
#11
I’m Deaf, And Got My First Tattoo
Chrystina Sumpter 2 months ago
When you turn the sound off on your computer a speaker icon appears with an X to signify you won’t hear anything.
#12
Back Piece Made By Me (Ivan Zagusta) At Zaraza Tattoo Shop In Warsaw, Poland
#13
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#14
I’m A Math Teacher And Have Wanted A Sleeve For A Long Time…
#15
Birds By Me, Max Murphy At Living Lore Tattoo In Ellicott City, MD
Elladine DesIsles 2 months ago
I am really, really loving this artist's work, this piece most of all.
#16
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
WindySwede 2 months ago
They used another photo than the one in pic one. According to op on redddit.
#17
By @beirxtt In Vancouver Bc
#18
Lava Lamp Cats By Joshua Burd At Loverbird Tattoo In Portland, Or
#19
My Clients 1st Tattoo (A Crane) - Done In 2 Sessions (By Me) • Instagram : @chidgeytattoos • Austin, TX • Mp
#20
Done At Empire Tattoo Co In Colorado Springs By Javier. It’s My Birthday Today And I’ve Been Wanting This. It’s Perfect
#21
What I Asked For vs. What I Got!
Hey all, I’ve had this crazy vision for quite some time to honor my boy. Meet Selleck my sweet cat and well everyone knows Tom Selleck. This was after my final touch ups today, some healed, some fresh.
Tattoo by Taylor Hudson at Hemlock Tattoo in Calgary, AB.
#22
Hi! I’m Michele, First Time In Reddit, Don’t Know How It Works. Hope You Like The Tattoos I Do!
#23
Advice Needed: Parents Are Disappointed I Got A Tattoo
it’s my body and my choice. I’m an adult.
#25
Maggie Cho/NYC | What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#26
Pheasant By Me, Max Murphy At Living Lore Tattoo In Ellicott City, MD
#27
Spirited Away By Oozy_tattoo, La
#28
Gator By Me, Max Murphy At Living Lore Tattoo In Ellicott City, MD
#30
My Birthday Tattoo To Myself, So Incredibly Happy With How It Turned Out!
#31
My Little Frog Baby And Her Kitty
#32
Ok Everyone Tell Me What You Think. Done By Dan@hive Tatoo. Las Vegas NV Us. Finished (Until My Bald Spot Gets Bigger!)
#33
Green Heron By Dave Wah At Stay Humble, Baltimore MD
#34
Me And My Wife Got Tattoos Together
DennyS (denzoren) 2 months ago
I was watching an episode and he literally said "oh my god" as soon as I saw this image lol
#35
Wanted To Share This In Support Of Blue Collar Dudes With Flower Tattoos
#36
What A Stupid Tattoo By Woozymachine In London!
#37
Hand Poked Ornamentals By Rosemary At Twinkle And Thyme In Silver Spring, MD
#38
Leg Disco Tiger Tattoo Done By @nicotattoo.nyc At Secret Door In New York City, USA
#39
UV Falling Guys, Tattooed By Me, @derykwebb, (Portland, Or)
#41
First Tattoo For Bob, 86 , By Flavia Verda, Bristol UK
#42
Can Someone Help Me?
#43
Battle Cat By Anton_tattooing Sweden
#44
Danny Devitoe By @tiney.tattoos Montana, USA
Upstaged75 2 months ago
That's going to fade very quickly. There's a reason most people don't tattoo their hands or feet.
#46
Tattoos By Michael Stade At Sacred Color Tattoo In Västerås, Sweden
#47
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#48
Love The Contrast Black Swan Tattoo Porcia, Italy
#49
What I Asked For V. What I Got
#50
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#51
Got My Cats Favorite Toy Tattooed Yesterday. Melanie Wayland / Stratford Ontario / Brindle Boy Tattoo
#52
Healed Red Florals By Sarah Amelia Tattoos At Cloak And Dagger, London
#53
Dragon Back Tattoo Done By Elatia Loam At Wild Vine Ink In Boulder!
#54
Tattoo By Arthur Owsley At Forever True Tattoo In Phoenix, AZ
#55
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
*raspberry sound 2 months ago
Now, somebody please tattoo the original drawing on me. I love it!
#56
X-Files Tattoo By Ink.grinder - San Francisco, CA - Castro Tattoo
#57
Funny Cow UFO Tattoo By Nina At Bside Skin, Braga Portugal
#58
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
Ralph Van Loton 2 months ago
'Ink Slinger' to the stars! This is Michaelangelo quality artistry!
#59
My Kid's Drawing - Done By Zach Crisp At Golden Spiral Studios (Greensboro, NC)
#60
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#61
Cranes And Moth Done By Me, @eds.ttt At Eternal Devotion Tattoos, Orlando FL
#62
Gold Lips On The Wrist By Pony Lawson At Mayday Tattoo Co In Chicago, IL
#63
What Do U Think About This Design For My First Tatttoo
#64
Before & After Of A Cover-Up Tattoo This Week — What Do You Think?
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 months ago
That’s impressive. I would imagine covering a space that is thoroughly inked isn’t easy to do
#65
Floral Framing Chest Piece By Alex Lawson (Birmingham, UK)
#66
What I Asked For vs. What I Got
#67
Knee-Frog - Meka Girard, Savage Tattoo Studio, San Mateo CA
#68
Fixing Girl Heads Is My Favorite! Phil Hatchet Yau, San Diego
#70
Stained Glass Bat Chest Piece By Kety, Smile Ink, Serbia
#71
What I Was Asked For Versus What I Actually Did
#74
Finished Back Piece Coverup, By Sharnee At The Tth Collective, Wooton UK
#75
Completed Back Piece - Jeff Walker @walkertattoos San Diego, CA
#76
Skeleton Ear Done By Tom Biggs/ Oak Forest, IL Silver Raven Tattoo
#77
Back Piece By Me @brandondavidtattooer - Lake Pointe Tattoo In Gainesville Georgia
#78
This Beautiful Work Goes Hard
#80
My Newest Tattoo - The Tattoo Club
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