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Article created by: Ieva Pečiulytė

Getting a tattoo can be risky business. And not just because you might regret a tattoo you got at 18 when you're 35. If you want a tattoo that won't cause you shame for the rest of your life, there's a lot of research, planning, and time involved.

Although it can be fun to laugh and shame badly done tattoos, this time we're bringing the focus to the opposite. We scoured the popular r/TattooDesigns community for the best "What I asked for vs. what I got" moments where folks came in with doodles looking like they were done by a 5-year-old and left with breathtakingly intricate ink on their skin.

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#1

What I Asked For vs. What I Got

Small black dog wearing a colorful sweater next to a vibrant abstract tattoo of the dog on a person’s arm, tattoo edition.

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    What I Asked For & What I Got

    Shiba Inu dog beside a vibrant, detailed tattoo of the same dog surrounded by colorful flowers on an arm.

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    #3

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side image showing a simple drawing vs. a detailed tattoo of an otter cooking with a pan and fish.

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    #4

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Tattoo edition showing a cat tattoo in a red Hawaiian shirt inspired by the original photo of a man in similar attire.

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    #5

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got!

    Side-by-side comparison of tattoo design sketch versus vibrant, detailed completed tattoo on forearm.

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    #6

    Tattoo Recreation Of My Favorite Sibling Photo

    Photo of three children by a pond and a detailed tattoo recreation showing what I asked for vs what I got tattoo edition.

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    #7

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Woman crouching and hugging dog next to a continuous line tattoo of them, showcasing tattoo artist creativity and skill.

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    #8

    What I Sent The Artist vs. What He Created

    Tattoo comparison showing detailed geometric and artistic design of Atlas figure in black ink on arm versus initial sketch.

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    #9

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of a deer sculpture and a colorful mushroom-themed tattoo on an arm showing tattoo artist creativity.

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    #10

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got - Sol Invictus

    Sketch of a bearded face with flowing hair compared to a vibrant, detailed sun-themed tattoo on an arm, showcasing tattoo art quality.

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    #11

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side by side photo of a cat held by a person and a minimalist tattoo of the cat, showcasing tattoo art results.

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    #12

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Black and white wizard and skeleton tattoos on legs, showcasing creative work by talented tattoo artists.

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    #13

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Simple hand-drawn tattoo concept transformed into a detailed, colorful Star Trek-themed tattoo by a skilled artist.

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    #14

    What I Asked For V What I Got:

    Side-by-side comparison of a colorful Godzilla tattoo design on a tablet versus the vibrant finished tattoo on skin.

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    #15

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of what I asked for vs. what I got tattoo showing a detailed octopus tattoo on a leg.

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    #16

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Tattoo design showing a shinobi e*******n mask concept and a hyper-realistic tattoo of a woman with a mask on the arm.

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    #17

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got: Medusa

    Comparison of original Medusa tattoo design vs. detailed tattoo artwork on a person's arm, showcasing tattoo artist skill.

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    #18

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Arm tattoos showing detailed artistic designs and creative interpretations in what I asked for vs what I got tattoo edition.

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    #19

    The Idea vs. The Final Tattoo!

    Side-by-side comparison of a hand-drawn tattoo idea and a detailed gothic cathedral raven tattoo on arm.

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    #20

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of a simple tattoo sketch versus a detailed colorful space-themed tattoo on an arm.

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    #21

    What I Asked For - What I Got

    Colorful lightning bolt tattoo around ankle, showing vibrant creative work by tattoo artists exceeding original design expectations.

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    #22

    What I Asked For And What I Got

    Side-by-side images of a simple raccoon sketch tattoo and a detailed raccoon and flower realistic tattoo on a calf, tattoo edition.

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    #23

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of a simple bunny drawing versus a detailed black and grey tattoo showing artist skill in tattoos.

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    #24

    What I Asked For, vs. What I Got

    Detailed tattoo design sketch compared to vibrant, colorful tattoo showcasing artist skill and creativity.

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    #25

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Comparison of requested versus actual tattoo showing an astronaut in a space-themed lightning bolt design.

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    #26

    What I Asked vs. What I Got

    Tattoo of a cat and dog as cherries on skin showing what was asked for versus the tattoo artist's design.

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    #27

    What I Ask vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of a simple chicken-dinosaur design and a detailed tattoo of the same, showcasing tattoo artists' skill.

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    #28

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got -Finished Version-

    Top image cartoonish tattoo idea versus detailed butterfly flower chest tattoo, showcasing tattoo artist skills and creativity.

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    #29

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Comparison of requested tattoo sketch and colorful realistic tattoo with leaves and bandages on forearm.

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    #30

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Chalk drawing of a triangular character compared to a detailed black ink tattoo version on skin, showing tattoo art difference.

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    #31

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got:

    Side-by-side comparison of a hand-drawn sketch and a detailed tattoo of a megaphone on a uniformed figure's shoulder.

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    #32

    What I Drew vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of a geometric tattoo design sketch and the vibrant finished tattoo on skin, showing artist skill.




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    #33

    What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Side-by-side comparison of what I asked for vs. what I got tattoo showing detailed artwork of graffiti artist spray painting.

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