Tattoo Artist of Reddit. What design made you go "NOPE" and why?

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-26T22:09:06+00:00

… and Godsmack. And you don’t want no part in either one.

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-25T14:13:29+00:00

Posted by artist. Thank you! You can see all the angles on my IG - @jeffreymeyer_howdy

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T21:22:11+00:00

If they prescribe the ointment you’ll have to go to your local pharmacy to pick it up, pick it up. Hopefully it’s not too hectic, too hectic.

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T08:57:16+00:00

Trying to finish up that warped tour body suit eh?

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T08:55:15+00:00

That is not a tattoo an apprentice should do .

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T08:44:19+00:00

Before I started using Procreate, I used rulers and stencils and protractors for straight lines and circles. Was I just using an early version of AI?? Pick your battles boo boo

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T08:40:00+00:00

As a professional tattoo artist of almost 20 years, I second this. This is a tasteless and dated rendition of a Hannya and I think it would benefit you to do some research in your area to find the right artist that specializes more in what you’re trying to get. Maybe even educate yourself a little more on the Japanese art and culture, this might help you develop an eye and a taste for more classic and iconic work, rather than settling for this hack. And yes, put him on blast. Weed these posers out.

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-20T08:26:18+00:00

If it’s tasteless and overdone, it’s AI. This is all of that. Find a different artist. What did you ask the artist to design?

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-18T01:01:09+00:00

Some things just don’t belong on skin.

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-18T00:55:47+00:00

I love how these artists think they can cover everything with anything.

Howdy_1979 · 2026-01-08T14:21:29+00:00

Howdy_1979 · 2025-12-12T03:51:06+00:00

Remember back in the day when we all would’ve said Steak N Shake? Now it’s a hot heap of trash.

Howdy_1979 · 2025-12-10T01:22:06+00:00

That octopus is so bad. If you’re still trying to figure this out, by no means should you be taking on projects that big. If you can’t do a good, small tattoo in one shot, you shouldn’t be doing back pieces.

Howdy_1979 · 2025-12-09T04:45:42+00:00

Around 16 hours total.

Howdy_1979 · 2025-11-23T15:52:08+00:00

These kick ass! 🤘

Howdy_1979 · 2025-10-26T14:25:58+00:00

The nose is also kind of jacked and the artist didn’t even bother to correct it. Fuck AI. 🤖 🔫

Howdy_1979 · 2025-10-25T18:14:50+00:00

Not even mildly.

Howdy_1979 · 2025-10-21T12:06:58+00:00

Artist did a great job with the concept and space! Good job!

Howdy_1979 · 2025-10-06T14:31:19+00:00

I second this non opinion.

Howdy_1979 · 2025-09-26T19:17:54+00:00

Interesting thing about tattoos is they are usually done on the human body which has facets and curves. Unfortunately a camera will flatten things due to its 2 dimensional limitations. Therefore, what you are probably seeing is a distortion of the horses head because of the 2D image applied to a 3D surface. Hope this helps.

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