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!
#1
Biomechanical Tattoo
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.
Charlie Chaplin, Tattoo By Inal Bersekov
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.”
#6
3D Tattoo By Janis Tattoo
