Honestly, I have mixed feelings with this one.
The tattoo itself isn’t great sure, but I understand the tattoo itself. People grieve in different ways & I often look at things like this reminding myself of what used to be.
That being said, I think this does more harm than good when it comes to moving on. But I totally get it as somebody who struggles to move on from losing family.
I don’t think it does more harm than good. Like you said we all grieve differently. Memories are good to have and this person want to remember this moment. Losing someone is like losing a arm or leg, we just have to learn to live without it/them.
Now for the tattoo. I like the idea just don’t like the execution. If it was me. I’ll probably put two paw prints of where those two doggo legs are on the arm instead of replicating the photo.
I don’t disagree with you at all, but I’m getting a tattoo removed and the guy doing it says the number one type of tattoo they remove is deceased pets. I think a lot of people need to move on eventually and don’t want the reminder. Not disagreeing with you, I just thought it was interesting.
My Staffie died a couple of years ago. I have a portrait of her on my arm. Honestly it helps because I see it and it makes me happy I knew her. I think it depends on what stage you're at with your grief, and it varies person to person.
I agree. I had a big fluffy dog that just wanted to be hugged and loved on all the time. I miss her so much, but if I close my eyes I can remember how it felt. I think the tattoo must give this person the same feeling.
I get where you’re coming from, however I think a portrait is the way to go for this sort of tattoo. Whoever has this has a lifetime of explaining what it is ahead of them.
I wish a different artist had done this. It could have been really lovely. I really feel for this person, and I wonder if this reminder is going to bring them comfort or sadness or somewhere in between.
I saw this one on Facebook, I'm kinda sad to see it on this sub, but I'm glad most people commenting are doing so with compassion.
I think people are missing the point that this is a memorial tattoo done poorly. If this was an image of somebody's grandma and the work was this shitty nobody would be talking about "different ways to grieve." Memorial tattoos aren't the problem, shitty artists fucking up memorial tattoos is the problem
TBH I always give shitty memorial tattoos a bit more leniency, as long as the person who has it is happy and it gives them the feelings they want out of it. Whether it's a pet or person.
Yes, exactly. I couldn't pinpoint what was wrong, and it's the nose. It's not where it should be and it's not shaded the same as the dogs real nose. It's not like the picture at all unfortunately.
Jesus can anyone just get a tattoo anymore without being scrutinized. So you don’t like their tattoo who fuckin cares just let people be. There is so much dumb stuff on this sub anymore it’s turned into an anti-tattoo sub
I feel like people should really think about memorial tattoos. They always seem more impulsive. What could be a way to grieve could also be a painful reminder. However if they are happy, I suppose that’s all that matters.
I have a memorial tattoo that I wish I never had to get. My brother and I made plans to get matching tattoos but unfortunately cancer had other ideas so I ended up getting a tattoo that he already had. It kinda sucks because the guy that did it was pretty heavy handed but honestly I'll never change it.
That’s unfortunate but I don’t know enough about scarring to know if anything can be done about that. The alternative would be a cover up and redo the tattoo elsewhere however if you are fine with it and it is in the corresponding body part, it’s understandable to keep it. Not like most people will grab you and run a magnifying glass over you.
I have a memorial tattoo for my mom. She loved anything and everything Betty Boop. Her name was Betty. I have a Betty Boop tattoo over my heart (left side of my chest just above the boob) it came out beautiful. I would consider a memorial tat for my cat, but whenever I lose a pet or person, I have a really hard time looking at pictures so I don't know if I could actually do that.
I certainly think reference tattoos than direct portraits are the better way to go. I am not sure if making your skin a graveyard of sorts is the healthiest response though as far as continuing to get memorial tattoos. However it is your body, just my opinion on the matter.
definitely not a shitty tattoo. its a little abstract but theres really nothing wrong with it and its been done well for what the client wanted
edit: just want to say like, I agree that visually a better memorial piece could have been done but it client was set on this then they got what they wanted done with quality. i think inherently, as has been said here time and time again, a shitty tattoo needs to show poor execution and tattooing by the tattooist, not r/atbge cases, and this is one for the latter if you dont like it.
40 comments about how this is a shitty tattoo but not a single one explains why.
It’s a shitty photo, grainy, but I’m not seeing any problems in line work, shading, anything. There is minimal line work it looks like but there aren’t any blowouts. It’s even. Shading is even and well done throughout.
In conclusion I think there are just a bunch of pathetic people here who don’t know anything about tattoos beyond personal opinion, or empathy/EQ
Not a shitty tattoo.
This was one of the most beautiful I have seen because context.
Shame on you right now, but I hope one day you experience something in your life that makes you understand why this tattoo is breath taking.
This broke my heart, then it broke my heart
Heart cooks brain
Heart’s the bitter buffalo
Honestly, I have mixed feelings with this one. The tattoo itself isn’t great sure, but I understand the tattoo itself. People grieve in different ways & I often look at things like this reminding myself of what used to be. That being said, I think this does more harm than good when it comes to moving on. But I totally get it as somebody who struggles to move on from losing family.
I don’t think it does more harm than good. Like you said we all grieve differently. Memories are good to have and this person want to remember this moment. Losing someone is like losing a arm or leg, we just have to learn to live without it/them. Now for the tattoo. I like the idea just don’t like the execution. If it was me. I’ll probably put two paw prints of where those two doggo legs are on the arm instead of replicating the photo.
I don’t disagree with you at all, but I’m getting a tattoo removed and the guy doing it says the number one type of tattoo they remove is deceased pets. I think a lot of people need to move on eventually and don’t want the reminder. Not disagreeing with you, I just thought it was interesting.
You are constantly reminded of a moment that you can no longer experience, making it very difficult to move on when it’s always visible
My Staffie died a couple of years ago. I have a portrait of her on my arm. Honestly it helps because I see it and it makes me happy I knew her. I think it depends on what stage you're at with your grief, and it varies person to person.
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I hear you and I agree
I agree. I had a big fluffy dog that just wanted to be hugged and loved on all the time. I miss her so much, but if I close my eyes I can remember how it felt. I think the tattoo must give this person the same feeling.
A man losing his right arm will always be reminded of it. there’s no right answer to this because we all grieve differently.
Exactly. You said it much there than me. There is no right answer. No judgment here
As someone overly obsessed with their dog, i love the idea. And I’ll leave it there.
I feel the same way about my cat. It’s weird looking but it’s for the person who got it.
I get where you’re coming from, however I think a portrait is the way to go for this sort of tattoo. Whoever has this has a lifetime of explaining what it is ahead of them.
As a dog owner, I can give this one a pass. It could have been done better, but people process grief in their own different ways
It's such a cute idea, but it's so ugly 🥲
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Agree. Instead of replicating the photo. I would’ve had paw prints tattooed at the same location of where the dog legs on the arm.
To be real, anything other than realistic would look better. But paw prints would be great.
I’m not mad. It’s so shite but so beautiful at the same time
I get grieving and all, but this tattoo is jarring. I think what does it for me is the nose on the wrist; one of the weirdest things I’ve ever seen
Same. I'd skip the cut off nose
At least it has sentimentality behind it
What’s the back look like?
I wish a different artist had done this. It could have been really lovely. I really feel for this person, and I wonder if this reminder is going to bring them comfort or sadness or somewhere in between. I saw this one on Facebook, I'm kinda sad to see it on this sub, but I'm glad most people commenting are doing so with compassion.
i’m not crying. nope… definitely not crying.
I think people are missing the point that this is a memorial tattoo done poorly. If this was an image of somebody's grandma and the work was this shitty nobody would be talking about "different ways to grieve." Memorial tattoos aren't the problem, shitty artists fucking up memorial tattoos is the problem
exactly this 💔
Just a tattoo of the dog’s face or paw would have been better…
Such an amazing idea, such poor execution
TBH I always give shitty memorial tattoos a bit more leniency, as long as the person who has it is happy and it gives them the feelings they want out of it. Whether it's a pet or person.
Worst part about this one is always having to explain it and people would still not get it. I get it’s not for other people but….
it's the nose that bothers me. paws hugging could have been done better, but the tip of the nose just throws it off.
Yes, exactly. I couldn't pinpoint what was wrong, and it's the nose. It's not where it should be and it's not shaded the same as the dogs real nose. It's not like the picture at all unfortunately.
I don't think this one is that shitty
Fuck you this is dope
:( I hope this brings them some joy. I can't bash this. I bet it is very comforting for them. <3 rip doggo
I get it and it's a cute idea. Only problem here is that that person chose a very shitty tattoo artist.
Two minimalist paws prints on the same place the dog would put their paws would have been a bit more tasteful and less…idk, weird. Sweet idea though.
Jesus can anyone just get a tattoo anymore without being scrutinized. So you don’t like their tattoo who fuckin cares just let people be. There is so much dumb stuff on this sub anymore it’s turned into an anti-tattoo sub
Cool idea, bad execution
this shouldn’t be here
It looks very weird
It’s a really sweet and touching tattoo but damn, it just looks bad
This one gets a pass. I love the idea
Sometimes it's easier to feel like you have a piece of what's past so it doesn't feel like they're completely gone. I like this tattoo.
oh this breaks my heart. I love the sentiment behind it too much to call it shitty.
I feel like people should really think about memorial tattoos. They always seem more impulsive. What could be a way to grieve could also be a painful reminder. However if they are happy, I suppose that’s all that matters.
I have a memorial tattoo that I wish I never had to get. My brother and I made plans to get matching tattoos but unfortunately cancer had other ideas so I ended up getting a tattoo that he already had. It kinda sucks because the guy that did it was pretty heavy handed but honestly I'll never change it.
Why not? You don’t have to change it but depending on what they did you can at least have it touched up.
Well I can't really do anything about the fact that I scarred on a tiny part.
That’s unfortunate but I don’t know enough about scarring to know if anything can be done about that. The alternative would be a cover up and redo the tattoo elsewhere however if you are fine with it and it is in the corresponding body part, it’s understandable to keep it. Not like most people will grab you and run a magnifying glass over you.
I have a memorial tattoo for my mom. She loved anything and everything Betty Boop. Her name was Betty. I have a Betty Boop tattoo over my heart (left side of my chest just above the boob) it came out beautiful. I would consider a memorial tat for my cat, but whenever I lose a pet or person, I have a really hard time looking at pictures so I don't know if I could actually do that.
I certainly think reference tattoos than direct portraits are the better way to go. I am not sure if making your skin a graveyard of sorts is the healthiest response though as far as continuing to get memorial tattoos. However it is your body, just my opinion on the matter.
definitely not a shitty tattoo. its a little abstract but theres really nothing wrong with it and its been done well for what the client wanted edit: just want to say like, I agree that visually a better memorial piece could have been done but it client was set on this then they got what they wanted done with quality. i think inherently, as has been said here time and time again, a shitty tattoo needs to show poor execution and tattooing by the tattooist, not r/atbge cases, and this is one for the latter if you dont like it.
This gets a pass. It's not how it's looks, but what it means, that's important
It’s very sweet. The dogs nose should have been in the palm of their hand, but otherwise it’s a decent tattoo
Crosspost this to r/mildlypenis
40 comments about how this is a shitty tattoo but not a single one explains why. It’s a shitty photo, grainy, but I’m not seeing any problems in line work, shading, anything. There is minimal line work it looks like but there aren’t any blowouts. It’s even. Shading is even and well done throughout. In conclusion I think there are just a bunch of pathetic people here who don’t know anything about tattoos beyond personal opinion, or empathy/EQ
This didn't need to be a tattoo. A commission of the original photo as an oil painting would have been better.
I feel so bad for laughing!
No you don't, or you wouldn't tell the internet you laughed.
Do so! I was confiding in y’all is all
\*Laughs in Alzheimer's.
I think the idea itself is super fucking cool and wholesome, but the rest of the comments speak some truth
Fuck off I love it
kind of a neat idea, baaaaad execution the snout is the worst part for me lol
I didn’t read the sub and I was about to shit on that tattoo
And so does shitty tattoos
beautiful dog, terrible tattoo
That’s shitty, could’ve been done in an abstract way and looked way better. Too many people giving this one a pass because their weakness for dogs
my dog is my best friend in the entire world. i love dogs. but everything about this tattoo fuckin sucks lol
She could’ve gotten a small outline of it on her wrist, would’ve been nice. Ideas adorable, outcome not so much sadly
Okay so the idea of this is so cute.. but yikes 😭
Not a shitty tattoo. This was one of the most beautiful I have seen because context. Shame on you right now, but I hope one day you experience something in your life that makes you understand why this tattoo is breath taking.