r/TattooBeginners

I DID NOT TATTOO MY CAT!! when animals get spayed/neutered they get a teal tattoo to mark it to avoid unnecessary surgery in the future in case of them getting lost and whatnot. i had a hysterectomy earlier this year so i thought it would be silly to get one since i’m also “spayed” XD now i have a matching tattoo with my baby girl

edit: i know the photos are shitty, i was on a discord call without my friend and he took the photos without me knowing and i think it’s so cute

[english]

𖥸Hi everyone! My name is Sarah, I’m 24 years old and from Weinheim.𖥸

I have been practising tattooing since 2023, and on August 1, 2026, I officially started my tattoo apprenticeship at Marels Tattooing & Piercing in Viernheim, Germany.

To develop my skills and gain more hands-on experience, I’m currently looking for reliable tattoo models. You can choose one of my available wanna-dos, or we can create an individual design based on your own idea.

My preferred styles include:

❥ Gothic and illustrative blackwork

❥ Dark and mystical designs – including a mix of spooky and cute

❥ Detailed linework

❥ Pointillism and complex textures

❥ Soft shading and whip shading

🌈It’s very important to me that everyone feels welcome and comfortable in my chair. I offer a judgement-free space and will take the time to discuss your idea and create a tattoo that feels right for you.🌈

📍 Location: Marels Tattoo & Piercing, Viernheim, Germany
📩 Interested? Send me a Instagram DM with your idea, preferred placement and approximate size. You’re also welcome to message me if you would like to choose one of my wanna-dos.

My Instagram

Upvotes, comments and shares with people from Viernheim, Mannheim, Weinheim or anywhere in the world would mean a lot to me. 🌿🖤

[german]

𖥸Hey zusammen, ich bin Sarah, 24 Jahre alt, und komme aus Weinheim. 𖥸

Seit 2023 beschäftige ich mich intensiv mit dem Tätowieren und habe am 01.08.2026 meine offizielle Ausbildung zur Tätowiererin bei Marels Tattooing & Piercing in Viernheim begonnen.

Damit ich mich weiterentwickeln und praktische Erfahrung sammeln kann, suche ich aktuell dringend zuverlässige Tattoo-Modelle – sowohl für meine eigenen Wanna-dos als auch für Motive, die wir gemeinsam nach euren Vorstellungen gestalten.

Mein Stil:

❥ Gothic und illustrativer Blackwork

❥ Dunkle, mystische Motive – gerne auch düster und cute

❥ Detailliertes Linework

❥ Pointillismus und komplexe Texturen

❥ Weiche Schattierungen und Whipshading

🌈Mir ist wichtig, dass sich jede Person bei mir willkommen und wohlfühlt. Mein Tattoo-Stuhl ist ein vorurteilsfreier Raum, und ich nehme mir Zeit, individuell auf euch und eure Ideen einzugehen.🌈

📍 Ort: Marels Tattoo & Piercing, Viernheim
📩 Interesse? Schreibt mir gerne eine Instagram DM mit eurer Motividee, der gewünschten Körperstelle und einer ungefähren Größe. Ihr könnt euch auch melden, wenn ihr euch von meinen Wanna-dos überraschen lassen möchtet.

Mein Instagram

Über Upvotes, Kommentare und das Teilen mit Menschen aus Viernheim, Mannheim, Weinheim und überall in der Welt würde mich riesig freuen. 🌿🖤

Any advice, opinions, or tips are appreciated.

These are the first two tattoos I’ve ever done on real skin. I did both today and would really appreciate some honest opinions from experienced tattoo artists.
I know I’m still very new and have a lot to improve, but I’d like to know what you think of both pieces and what you think I should focus on improving.
I’m planning on keeping things simple while I build my skills, so any criticism or advice is appreciated.

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My brand-new design, do you think it’s tattooable ?

This was my first time using a tattoo machine. Realized after doing the lines I was using a shading needle 5RM… second sheet (Rose) was using 3rl and 5rm.

Felt like with the 3RL every time I dipped I would have way too much ink so I’d bleed it into a paper towel… then could only put a few lines down.

Also, how do I determine how far out the needle should be? I just kept playing around with it and if it was too short ink would spill out and if it was too long it was harder to control.

Any tips or tricks for a beginner would be appreciated!! Especially for wiping the fake skin after or ease of life adjustments! Thank you!

first time using a machine, ignore how they’re very not straight😭 Is it possibly because i used india ink rather than regular tattoo ink? or is it my technique? using mast pro 2 and needles that came with it

I have trouble with saturation and shaky lines and the skin is tearing. 7RL at 7 volts

Finished the line work for the most part. Now for shading and a little clean up. Like to practice on fake skin before the real thing.

my first time practicing on fake skin, the skin itself is very cheap and i will definitely invest in more that are of higher quality, the ink doesn’t wipe away well with anything. i drew up a tattoo design over a year ago and figured i would give it a shot on the fake skin. any suggestions on improving?

I’ve been practicing different fonts. Any tips on how to wipe off a stencil from fake skin? I’ve tried alcohol & witch hazel, it’s not coming off & it’s blotchyyyy.☹️