Tattoos aren’t for everyone, that’s for sure. But there’s no denying the effort and skill that goes into creating them. Tattoo artists spend years refining their craft, constantly pushing the limits of what can be achieved with ink and skin.
This dedication shines through in the incredible designs that can be found on the subreddit r/TattooDesigns, where professionals and tattoo fans gather to share their work. We’ve scoured their posts and rounded up some of their most impressive ones below. Scroll down to check them out, and don’t miss our chat with Andrew Borysiuk, an expert tattoo artist from Ukraine.
With over 1.7 million followers, r/TattooDesigns is one of Reddit’s most popular communities. It’s a lively space where people not only share their stunning tattoos but also swap creative ideas, discuss various techniques and styles, and offer professional advice. To learn more about what goes into this craft, Bored Panda got in touch with Andrew Borisyuk, a talented tattoo artist from Ukraine and an active member of the subreddit.
“My journey into tattooing was kind of a fluke,” he tells us. “Although I’ve been drawing since childhood, I was more interested in piercings during my teenage years. Getting a tattoo myself, let alone becoming an artist, never even crossed my mind.”
“Then, one day, I found myself hanging out at a tattoo shop as a guest and decided to talk to the local artists. The whole process fascinated me, and I peppered them with basic questions, like how much the equipment cost and what all the tools were for. Curiosity eventually got the better of me, and I started practicing on myself and my friends.”
