I can't tell which is worse!

I can't tell which tattoo is worse! Is it this unicorn with a broken/ jello neck?



... or these little scratchy buddies? They are both so bad!

National Elv

Another classic Elvgren peice from Tim Harris.

Ill Health

Nice and dark from Claire Reid

CATBEAR?!

aaaaarrrrghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
It's a cat! With shark teeth! Or maybe it's a bear?

MUFFIN MAN

If anyone has any idea what the story behind these tattoos is, I would LOVE to know!

My favorite thing in the entire world!

Zombie Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Ryan, your tattoo is truly amazing!

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Cowboygirl up!

This gem was submitted by a reader. It's actually not that bad... technically it's good, and I get the funny "cowboy up" twist on phrasing. The floating hat is a little weird, but I've seen a million worse tattoos. It did get me into searching for some cowboy tattoos though, and look what I found!



Same artist or inspiration? I kind of like it...

However, there are some truly terrible cowboy tattoos out there, which I am happy to share with you.


I love his tiny feet! They're so dainty!


This poor cowboy only has one foot.


And this is from the anime series Cowboy Bebop, so it's a different kind of cowboy... but it's so terrible I had to share.

Lady Luck

Nice reader submission from Erin, done by Tiffany at Planet Ink Studios in Ottawa,Ontario Canada.

Eye know you got a bad tattoo

This gem was sent to me by a reader. Thanks! I love the "painterly" style.




If anyone knows what's going on here, please let me know!





And this one... yeesh! It has everything! Spraypaint, tears, a rose, eyes... I wonder what the sad story behind it is.

What about Bob?

Vintage Bob Tyrell

Poles Apart

A nice reader submission from Jakub from Poland. Tattoo by Batoon.

Coming Up Rosey

...and the wonderful Marilyn portrait below is followed by possibly the best ever tattooist submission, which comes from Anabi Tattoo in Poland. Again, whoah.

Some Like It Hot!

This next tattoo could be the best reader submission I've ever recieved. Veronica's wonderful Marilyn Monroe portrait was done by Stefano Alcantara of Last Rites, NY. Whoah. It puts Megan Fox's arm into context, for sure.

Ooh Arrrrrr!

This wench comes from 'landpirate, done by Jamie Davies at Tattooz Ink, Redding, Ca.

Masi Attack

Tiffany sent in this nice Mike De Masi pinup.

Reed to Rights

Superb portrait of Raquel Reed (well, it takes all sorts) by Alex De Pase.

Believe In Your Dreams!

Sound advice from Adrian Gallego.

Plastic Fantastic!

Nice Barbie portrait from Tim Harris

Villiant

Vince Villalvazo back on the blog with a nice Elvgren.

Never the Bride

A couple of recent Joe Capobianco hands that I love.

Gren and Bare It

Another classic Elvgren by Kyle Cotterman.

Glad to see you!

In progress Gladiator style woman from the quite brilliant Jeff Gogue.

Red or Dead

A nastier Little Red Riding Hood than I remember from the story, thanks to Jo Harrison.

Stans To Reason

Tattoist submission from Chris Stans, working at Kapala tattoo in Winnipeg, Canada.

Flare Rib

Marilyn sent in this excellent submission, a Gil Elvgren piece by Jose Lopez at Lowrider Tattoo in Fountain Valley.

Wonderous!

You can't beat a bit of Lynda Carter! Done by the brilliant Nikko Hurtado.

Miro-culous!

Bjorn sent in this great recreation of a Loish (Lois van Baarle) pinup, done by Miro at Skinlab Tattoo, Prague.

Thigh, Robots

Awesome reader submission here from Gareth, whose sci-fi themed sleeves were done by Mo Coppoletta of the Family Business in Laaaaaaahdan.

All Good In The Hood

Another Julia Seizure pinup, thanks!

Fairy Good!

I love it when I discover new UK talent! In addition to the huge backpiece below, these cartoon pinups were also done by Emma Kierzek.

Gypsy Queen

Another beautiful gypsy from Dawnii

Oh knickers!

Nice Gil Elvgren reproduction from Abby Stewart.

I've got the thorn!

Another wonderful piece from Nikko Hurtado!

Booty Shakin'

New School at its best, from Leah Moule.