r/tattooartists subreddit icon
Active

r/tattooartists

Welcome to TattooArtists

Subscribers

85,632

Created

April 2, 2013

13 years ago

View on Reddit
RedPulse insight

How to think about r/tattooartists

The community is a hub for tattoo artists to share their work, techniques, and experiences. It serves as a platform for professional tattooists and aspiring artists alike to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase their portfolios. Members often discuss various tattoo styles, equipment, and the intricacies of the tattooing process, making it a distinct space for creativity and professional growth in the tattoo industry.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants in this community primarily include professional tattoo artists, apprentices, and tattoo enthusiasts. The demographic skews towards younger adults, typically aged 18-35, who are passionate about body art and its cultural significance. The vibe is supportive and collaborative, with members eager to share knowledge and improve their craft.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes high-quality images of tattoos, discussions about techniques, and advice on tattoo care and equipment. Members appreciate detailed posts that offer insights into the tattooing process. Downvotes are common for low-effort content, overly promotional posts, or anything perceived as disrespectful to the art form. Posting frequency varies, but active engagement is encouraged.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and value over direct promotion. Sharing educational content, sponsoring artist showcases, or facilitating discussions about tattoo culture can resonate well. However, overt advertising or self-promotion is often met with skepticism. Brands should focus on building relationships and contributing positively to the community rather than pushing products.

Top keywords

What r/tattooartists talks about

Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.

wiki:tattooinggroupingssciaticillustrativereschedulingstencilrebookwobblesknow-etching2021-2022wispykickershematologiststillnessmandalanabbedextortionate11+oversteppedoverbookeddepletingbalms35th8-4electrumgeishadarkssqueamishapprenticesheckinwoodlandsspecialisationlooootcrannydeformminglingpackerapprenticeshipscontaminantsfucknnotarizedfrayedpigmentsgradientsanything;floralsclientelelingereddilapidatedchirobooooscratcherarmrestpeonyapprenticeship15mmcopiertapers

External signals

Where the community looks

Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

Top posters

By post count

By votes

Top commenters

By comment count

By votes

Similar communities

Where this audience also spends time

Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/tattooartists — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/tattooartists have?

r/tattooartists has approximately 85,632 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/tattooartists created?

r/tattooartists was created on April 2, 2013 (13 years ago).

What is r/tattooartists about?

The community is a hub for tattoo artists to share their work, techniques, and experiences. It serves as a platform for professional tattooists and aspiring artists alike to connect, exchange ideas, and showcase their portfolios. Members often discuss various tattoo styles, equipment, and the intricacies of the tattooing process, making it a distinct space for creativity and…

What subreddits are similar to r/tattooartists?

Communities similar to r/tattooartists include r/tattooscratchers, r/traditionalflash, r/tattooadvice, r/agedtattoos, r/tattooing.

Who are the most active posters on r/tattooartists?

The most frequent posters on r/tattooartists include u/AutoModerator, u/SadBipedBison, u/suburbanloaf_.

Ready to engage on r/tattooartists?

Authentic engagement, not spam.

RedPulse runs Reddit campaigns the way the platform actually rewards — high-karma accounts, native conversations, and content moderators welcome.