There’s no denying that tattooing is an art form that takes countless hours to master. However, for some artists, even endless hours of practice might not help make their hands steady or their ideas good.
As you’ve probably already guessed, today’s list is all about tattoos; the ones that might make your jaw drop, but arguably for all the wrong reasons. Below you will find some of the worst tattoos people have ever seen, as shared by two ‘Ink Shaming’ groups on Facebook, which show that being a tattoo artist might not be for everyone.
So, if you’re looking for inspiration for what not to get, scroll down to find the unfortunate tattoos on the list below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interviews with two tattoo artists, Steven Bugeja and Eliot Kohek, who were kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Summing up his thoughts, Bugeja suggested thinking of a tattoo not as a product, but as an investment in yourself. “Take your time, find the right artist, and think long term,” he said. “You only get one shot, make sure you get it right the first time.”
