I like the (custom) design of my new tattoo (~1 month), so that's not the issue for me. Healing was unproblematic. But now some things that make me insecure have gradually emerged; small blowouts, some lines are faded, the color has come off in some spots and some scarring (see pictures).

I chose the artist because I really like their previous work. However, the process and communication was really difficult, he kept guilt-tripping me about artistic freedom whenever I had asks so l had to walk on eggshells around him to avoid bad vibes (I wanted a 'real' horse, not a rockinghorse, which he initially said he could do). In the end I left with a horrible gut feeling due to all the compromising on the design. But now l've come to terms with it.

The artist said they were very experienced so now I'm not sure if

A) these are actual problems that need fixing?

B) the problems are owed to my skin type?

C) the artist was a bit careless? (Perhaps bc they too were not into the final design) and

D) whether I should go to the original artist for the touch-up or if the might make things worse?

Thanks in advance 🐬✨

2 day for that’s back project. Share your thoughts in comments below, thanks!

so i a young female went into a shop to get this tattoo which involved a detailed flower . i looked into this shops work and reviews and everything looked good and i saw great and detailed work . as soon as i talked to this guy he was an asshole right off the bat . i was already nervous and him being rude made it so much worse so i was trying to make small talk and asked him if he had done something like this in the spot i was getting it and he pretty much told me that was a stupid question . this tatto literally took 10 minutes so i was so scared to see what it looked like (it was on my back) and by the end of the appointment my tattoo just looks like a blob with 0 detail at all . u can barely even tell what it is . and he was being so rude i was terrified to say anything to him about it . can someone please give me advice as to what to do . please dont be rude ik im stupid for not saying anything right then and there but this man was a lot older than me and like i said already being very rude and passive aggressive

EDIT: the stencil looked nothing like how it turned out by the way

BeefCurtains/Glendale NSW/Impact Tattoos

A delicate botanical composition unfolds along the spine,

where fine lines trace a natural elegance of wildflowers

in a quiet study of form and movement.

Artwork by georgefrancis.art / London / W-INK LDN STUDIO

This is based off of a boss from Kirby

Hard for me to get a decent angle by myself haha but its my little dobby

Destiny Vice at Alley Cat Tattoo in Eaton, OH!

A continuous panoramic art of the capital wraps around the calf,
Each landmark rendered in delicate fine-line and stipple shading,
with architectural details.

Your favorite place - you walked, now its with you.

Artwork by paulillatats / London / W-INK LDN STUDIO

So i got this tattoo while I was in Japan by the talented Uma from ZZZink and i want to continue it into a sleeve with traditional japanese motives but im not sure how I can connect the tattoos coherently together. If any of you have Japanese patchwork sleeves would you mind showing me for Inspiration?

First tattoo, very happy

Question Would this tattoo fade look bad on the hands does the design look good what are your thoughts ?

Hand banger we did in some 3 hours, it’s the start of the full sleeve so be in tune for see the full project ⚔️

Hiya this week I have 2 back to back day sessions booked starting at 11am (finish time unknown) what are somethings I should know before going in? Obviously I should bring food for lunch and some snacks but how much is too much or too little. Should I bring chargers? What should I expect? Any advice appreciated thank you!!

Fine ornamental lines curl around the shoulder and extend down the upper arm in long, tapered strokes. The style is fine-line ornamental work.

by Anna aka a_graphic_ink at INTO Tattoo Studio in Wien, Austria

Hi guys ! I just wanna share one of my latest work , I am London based Turkhis artist who love to work İslamic and Ancient tattoos !

She did a wonderful job doing a line drawing of my pup based on this photo. I love the finished result but several people have asked me when I go back to “finish it” and “have it shaded in”.

My artist rocks and says it’s totally up to me, i wasn’t planning to, but now I’m wondering if it should be shaded? New to tattoos, this is only #4 for me so explain it like I’m 5 if you don’t mind.