Mastering Tattoo Artistry

Saved Tattoo is a go-to resource for tattoo inspiration, meanings, and advice. We cover popular tattoos like minimalistSamurai, and Viking designs. We also provide guidance on tattoo placementsizing, costs, aftercare, and cover-ups.

Design Matters

Find Your Next Great Tattoo

Meet your instructor

Saved Tattoo was founded in 2018 by Bella Jiang.

After graduating in 2010 from Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, one of the top art colleges in China, Bella worked as a designer at a game company until 2014. She started her tattooing career in 2015 and opened her private studio in Hangzhou 3 years later.

The journey has been challenging. In this country, tattoo artists are often seen as a marginalized group and their work is misunderstood. Most of Bella’s college classmates settled into .com jobs or civil service roles. Bella instead opted to take the more difficult path of tattooing, not for money or fame, but to deliver on a promise she made to herself as a little girl.

Common Questions

Our tattoo library showcases stunning designs across many styles – from small minimalist tattoos to full sleeves, traditional motifs to hyper realistic portraiture, sacred geometry mandalas to vibrant botanical tattoos, and much more. Browse for ideas or use our guided searches for your perfect custom piece.

While we do not currently take direct requests, our experienced tattoo artists regularly contribute portfolio samples as well as share tips for how to best communicate your vision to a local professional tattoo shop. From recommended questions to ask to key elements for a custom brief, we cover everything you need to get amazing bespoke body art.

Our co-founders have over 40 years of combined tattoo industry experience as award-winning artists as well as shop owners. The collective knowledge from their impressive careers is directly shared through the skills guidance, aftercare recommendations, apprenticeship advice, and industry best practices across the site. Learn from the masters through our transparent, honest content.

We love seeing our readers’ tattoo sketches and works-in-progress! While we cannot currently provide individual feedback, submitting your designs helps our team generate new inspiration and areas to potentially cover in skills tutorials. And you may see your art featured in our community showcase gallery!

Yes, we have cultivated official partnerships with many influential shops globally – from LA to Berlin to Seoul and beyond. Our connections provide insider access to diverse world-class talent, techniques, and tattoo conventions to inform our ever-growing knowledge base straight from the source.

Our Most Popular Tattoo Inspiration

Explore the top-read galleries and trending designs from our community. See what tattoos our fans can’t get enough of and let the stunning artistry spark your next great tattoo idea. Whether it’s realistic portraits, sacred geometry, floral motifs, or classic styles reimagined, dive into the dynamic showcases that have our readers obsessed. With thousands of designs to marvel at, find a popular style that speaks to your creative spirit and pursuits. What will capture your imagination today?

Tattoo Couple

70 Best Couple Tattoo Ideas 2024 (Fresh Styles)

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A matching couples tattoo needs to look cool both on its own and together with your partner. That’s just a must. So, that means you’ll need to come up with a very clever design – this is a kind of tattoo that requires a lot of thought and planning. To help you get the creative…
Best Fine Line Tattoo

70+ Best Fine Line Tattoos For Minimalism Enthusiasts 2024

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Although complex, detailed tattoos can be true masterpieces, well, not all people would like to have some large pieces of body art. As such, for open-minded yet minimalist lovers, fine line tattoos are always the best option. This type of body art is clean and follows only single black lines to make that bold statement….
444 tattoo

Best 444 Tattoo Ideas With Spiritual Meanings (2024 Version)

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There are millions of fashionable tattoos that are harmless, versatile, and timeless. They can be little stars, minimalist hearts, pretty roses, Disney characters, or cat silhouettes. Whether you place them on the wrist, back, ankle or forearm, it is only up to you and your personality. On the other hand, trendy tattoos look cool and…
Can You Use Baby Lotion On a New Tattoo

Can You Use Baby Lotion On a New Tattoo?

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Chances are if you’re reading this, you just got a new tattoo, which is awesome. However, now comes the part when you actually have to truly take care of your fresh ink so that it can heal properly. And, things can get tricky without proper guidance. For example, your tattoo artist probably talked about tattoo…
Wearing Clothes Over a New Tattoo

Wearing Clothes Over a New Tattoo: Can You Do It and How?

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Admit it – you couldn’t wait to get a new tattoo to rock it with a cool outfit and show it off. However, one of the most frequent misconceptions about getting a new tattoo is that you can simply go on with your regular life until the tattoo heals, like wearing your regular clothes. Well,…
Why You Need Multiple Sessions To Remove a Tattoo

Why You Need Multiple Sessions To Remove a Tattoo

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It’s is truly unfortunate when you get a tattoo that you don’t like, or when it gets messed up due to an allergic reaction or infection. Luckily, there are many ways one can get rid of an unwanted tattoo, one of which is the laser tattoo removal method. Laser removal is the best, and most…
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What Happens If A Tattoo Artist Messed Up?

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If you’re working with an experienced tattoo artist with good recommendations, a clean tattoo studio, and dedicated work ethics, there’s nothing you should worry about, as long as the tattoo you detailed meets your expectations. However, for one reason or another, it can happen that your tattoo artist messed up and the tattoo you showed…
Lion Tattoo ideas

23 Lion Tattoo Design Ideas (Meaning and Inspirations)

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Lion as a tattoo design choice has already become mainstream in the tattoo culture and industry. Nevertheless, people are still intrigued by such tattoos, depicting this mesmerizing cat, not only because of the way it looks but also because of the symbolism it carries. Lion tattoos are known to be exceptional and unique in design,…
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Our Favorite Star Tattoo Design Ideas (and What They Mean)

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Star tattoos are simultaneously one of the most popular and the most unique tattoos designs available. This is because there are just so many different types of stars available! Add in the size, color and placement, and the options are endless. Choosing a star tattoo design is an exciting task – but don’t just find…
Clock Tattoo Meaning

What Does Clock Tattoo Mean?

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We invented clocks to be able to keep track of time and help us plan all the obligations throughout the day and night. However, with the modernization and the normalization of tattoos, clock tattoos became quite popular. There are a lot of different tattoo meanings that are easily comparable to clocks. Some of those meanings…
Best Fineline Tattoo Artists

22 Best Fineline Tattoo Artists (2024 Updated)

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Delicate and elegant, fineline tattoos have crisp lines and are hard to execute. The thinly outline designed often feature botanicals, animals and astrology. A good fineline tattoo artist will make the lines look so thin and delicate; it will look like it was drawn on paper. Fineline tattooing use district straight or curves thin line….
Supernatural Tattoo

Supernatural Tattoo: Ultimate Guide And 80+ Best Design Ideas

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A fan of everything spooky and supernatural? Perhaps you have a deep connection with the other side that you want to celebrate? Get a supernatural tattoo to represent your struggles, to embrace your power or to show you appreciation for a certain film or TV show. Supernatural Tattoo: Ultimate Guide and 80+ Design Ideas Here…
Pikachu Tattoos

30+ Best Pikachu Tattoo Design Ideas (And What They Mean)

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Don’t you just love Pokémon?! There is not a single soul that didn’t watch one episode (at least). How many episodes or seasons have you enjoyed watching thus far? Well, your favorite Pokémon must have been Pikachu. This bright yellow creature is Ash’s companion and our favorite character throughout the series! Want to get him…
How To Tattoo Yourself

How To Tattoo Yourself: Can Your Really Do That?

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One of the most common questions when it comes to tattoos is; can I do it myself? Now, the reason many people have thought about tattooing themselves generally lies in the huge cost of tattoos. At an hourly rate between $50 and $100, the majority of tattoo artists charge between $150 to thousands of dollars…
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18 Best Protection Tattoo Ideas & Meanings

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People started inking their bodies thousands of years ago. Tattoos used to be a representation of someone’s social status, a mere decoration, or even a spell for protection from various evil spirits, and bad luck. It’s no secret that tattoos were used by multiple cultures separated by the oceans across the world. They used them…
Tattoo Shops in Phoenix Arizona

9 Best Tattoo Shops in Phoenix Arizona (2024 Updated)

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Arizona is the modernization of the Wild West and it’s also known for many things. Various attractions attract many tourists annually, but the locals also enjoy sightseeing in this city. One of the popular attractions in Arizona is also tattoo shops and studios and we wanted to take a look at them and give our…
Is It Rude To Ask a Tattoo Artist To Copy a Tattoo

Is It Rude To Ask a Tattoo Artist To Copy a Tattoo?

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If you’re reading this, there’s probably an artwork somewhere that you would like to get tattooed on your body. But, you realized there might be a little problem there as well. Can you come to a tattoo shop with a request for a tattooist to do the exact same thing on you, with small or…
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30+ Best Snake Tattoo Designs To Inspire You: The Art of Curls

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Snakes are reptiles and some of the most skilled and agile predators on Earth. While their deadly snake venom, the vicious way they kill their victim, and cruelty gave them a bad name, snakes are worshipped and celebrated in many cultures and throughout different civilizations. Aside from being merciless killers, snakes are also considered majestic,…
Roman Numerals Tattoo

Top 32 Gorgeous Roman Numerals Tattoo Design Ideas 2024

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Roman numerals as a tattoo design can represent and stand for a lot of things. These can be used to describe your most important dates, birthdates, anniversaries, as well as your well-valued and sentimental memories. Keep on reading and find inspiration and a gorgeous design that will interest you down below. Roman Numeral Tattoos: FAQ…
Can You Get A Tattoo While Breastfeeding

Can You Get A Tattoo While Breastfeeding?

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Are you a tattoo lover and a mother-to-be at the same time? Are you worried about your baby’s health, and you want to know whether it is healthy for you to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Then make sure to read this article thoroughly. Here, you will find the answers to all your questions related…
Tattoo Pain Management

Tattoo Pain Management: How to Make Tattoos Less Painful

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It’s a common agreement that tattoos hurt. While the pain sensation is different for everyone else, and some people may feel less pain than others, everyone experiences it in one way or another. The inking process itself is extremely painful. But, if you’re getting a tattoo at a sensitive spot, the process of healing may…
lavender tattoo

80+ Best Lavender Tattoo Design Ideas (and What They Mean)

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Pants, herbs, and flowers are common tattoo ideas and it’s all thanks to their simplicity, power, and elegance. A lavender tattoo isn’t the exception here. Getting a lavender tattoo is a great way to stand out, but at the same time to be discrete. Lavender tattoos vary in sizes and designs thus giving you a…
Best Tattoo Shops In Sacramento

10 Best Tattoo Shops In Sacramento: Find The Top Artists

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Are you a resident of California‘s state capital? If you are willing to have your very first tattoo ever, it means you want to go to the professional ones. Forget about the exhausting process of documenting the top tattoo shops in Sacramento when I have already done this for you. Why choose the tattoo artists…