Welcome to the Show and Tell Board. This board is a place for aspiring tattoo artists and enthusiasts to share and discuss pictures of their work. Here's your chance to show other members your tattoo skills and progress, and get feedback from others like you. In addition to pictures of completed tattoos, we encourage artists to share pictures of work in progress as well as their drawings and original tattoo flash designs.

CONDUCT GUIDELINES: Be prepared for honest critique when you post examples of your work. If you are overly sensitive to criticism, you might not be ready to post images in this forum. Conversely, when providing feedback, try to be constructive. We are all at varying levels of skill and each person has a different style and aesthetic they are drawn to. What binds us together is the desire to learn and improve.

GUIDELINES FOR POSTING:

1) High-Resolution Images: Try your best to only post decent images. Really, what's the point of showing off your work if it's grainy or difficult to make out.

2) Provide Details: The goal of your post should be to share helpful information so that other can learn from your experiences. If you’ve found a way to create smoother lines, convey that in writing. If you fucked up, tell us why and what you could’ve done differently. This isn’t about showing us that you’re an accomplished tattoo artist. Show us something that might help improve our work, whether it’s your best piece or your worst.

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This site is not a substitute for a professional apprenticeship with a licensed tattoo studio. Nor is this site a definitive source for learning the art or trade of tattooing. Tattooing is not something that should be taken lightly. Not only is your work permanent, but if safe practices are not followed, there is the possibility of contamination and infection (and we mean the kind of diseases that really f*ck up your life). An apprenticeship is the ONLY universally accepted way to learn proper safety practices and sound technique.

While we welcome members of all levels, we STRONGLY advocate staying away from skin until you've received formal training from someone who works in the field. Hell, even hair stylists must complete over a year of courses, pass a state health board exam, and apprentice under a professional studio before earning a chair.
The trade of tattooing has a rich history and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. If you respect the art, please show your respects by learning the right way.

All opinions on this site are solely those of the author/member posting, and we accept no responsibility or fault for any damage or undesired consequences encountered by those following the guidance of ANY member of this board. We highly recommend finding multiple sources when seeking information of ANY KIND. We strongly advocate, go to your local tattoo parlor and get professional advice from a reputable artist.