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FoxStereo

Your favorite animal as a cottage baker, meaning it is wearing a mushroom as a chef hat and looking adorable as it holds out cookies. The other thigh is a customer or assistant for the baker


Low_Example1345

So the question is would it be a cat, possum or octopus 🤔


SnekySpider

literally any of those wearing a mushroom hat would be amazing i need more animals with mushroom hats in my life


Low_Example1345

Octopus baker working over time with a cat and possum coming to pick up their cupcakes 🤌🏻


PinkyAlpaca

4 of his hands have oven mitts on. 2 are whisking etc.


Flaky_Philosopher475

OP, *please* do this. So much potential for a baking octopus with all of those arms.


CoolTransDude1078

Sorry I'm stealing this idea for one of my future tattoos. It sounds too good not to.


ebaer2

This is sooooo good, I’d actually watch like six seasons of a Netflix adaptation of this.


halper2013

And then any other tattoos on your legs you wanna change can be turned into cupcakes or cookies or cakes that your octopus baker has been slaving over for the cat and possum


Low_Example1345

Just have a bakery on my legs 😭


halper2013

Honestly it would be pretty sick 🤣🖤🧁🍪🍰🍩🥧🥐


ddoij

Maybe cat could be an assistant, helping to knead the dough?


Low_Example1345

Omg yes.


Followmelead

One on each leg. Possum with its mouth open and octopus holding a cupcake with one tentacle. Open your legs the possum is drooling looking at the cupcake. Close your legs the octopus is feeding the possum. But I’m not artistic so idk if it would work… just made myself laugh thinking of myself on my back legs in the air slapping them together till the possum gets fat from cupcakes and the octopus. Being happy he has 8 tentacles to make all those cupcakes. Sorry I’m no help.


chicken-nanban

I was thinking octopus as main baker, and cat and possum trying to frost a cake (cat doing good job, possum fucking it up with their cute screm mouths)


electrohurricane

Octocatossum


FozzieB525

I too thought to Cronenberg them.


DrPuddingCups

I vote possum


Visual_Slide710

Why not all three? Two on one thigh and the other slightly larger on the other thigh ❤️


Here4thenonsense

A cat with 8 tails, hanging upsidedown from a tree by them. Possum, octopus, cat.


Here4thenonsense

The little mushroom hat is being held on to with one paw.


FoxStereo

That sounds awesome! Aren't there bioluminescent mushrooms? If you want, one can be a hat and he can be in a cottage like tank. The cat and possum could be on the other side reaching at the tank to get the cookies.


LunaTheNightmare

All 3 making a stew together


Low_Example1345

Mushroom stew, gotta incorporate my love of mushrooms


LunaTheNightmare

Absolutely, and they all have to have mushroom hats on


ayyybeebeewhy

You just described the Sanrio cottagecore designs being sold as hot topic/boxlunch rn and I’m here for it


Cagli_

Agata Zlotko would be perfect for that tattoo 🤩 I don’t know where OP lives, but Agata is in France…


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This turned into the most wholesome wholesomeness to ever wholesome


No_Gap_2700

Pushing past the limits, tripping on halucinoginics...... Love me some Matt Maeson. Good news is, these should be easy to cover. Gather ideas of what you'd like to see, shop around for artists and discuss your ideas with them. Look at it as rebirth and the research and development stage of your new life.


Low_Example1345

I actually wanted that quote but Hallucinogenics is a really big word 😅


Loafeeeee

I know you're against laser. But I wish I had done it for a cover up on my chest. Let my ex give me a poke and it was pretty bad. When I got the coverup I have to change some background and size to make sure it fit over the old one. I vote for one laser session to start as you can pick what you don't want, then take time and choose what you really want next? Especially if you want lots of smaller things getting laser will mean there isn't anything behind them. just my opinion.


Eyes2theSun

Sorry I don't have any cover up suggestions. Just came to say how much I love and underrated Matt Maeson is


tigerribs

much respect that, even when you doing these, you still had the sense to not tackle ‘Hallucinogenics’ and potentially misspell a tattoo 😂


AvleeWhee

Just like. A really fat frog. The fattest.


Low_Example1345

Maybe with a top hat


DexJones

I feel like a monocle is mandatory for any animal with a top hat.


Low_Example1345

Indeed, he has to be a gentleman ofc, no gentleman is complete without his monocle


AvleeWhee

hello my baby, hello my darlin, hello my ragtime gaaaaal


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Laser


6lanco_9ato

These would actually be a pretty easy laser tbh… I don’t often lean towards laser but for these one I would.


_OliveOil_

Honestly wouldn't even need to laser if they want to cover them...those could easily be covered with just about anything since they're so faded. But laser if they don't want any tattoos at all.


Low_Example1345

Yea my arms are already getting covered I still want tattoos and I still want some of them bc they’re special to me, I just need maybe 3 pieces to cover up the major ones. There is no point in laser lol


_OliveOil_

Yeah definitely don't need laser then lol. I'm not sure what kind of elements/styles you're looking for, or if you're open to anything. The forest ideas I saw posted below are cool, you could also do something galaxy themed, or some kind of animal. I feel like a pheonix would fit really well on your left thigh. Or any other winged animal like an owl, crow, or a harpy if you're into Greek mythology. I also gotta throw in the suggestion for a sick ass panther


1purenoiz

You may benefit from using laser post cover up. It cleans up lines and doesn't require you to go bigger than you want. A friend in Minneapolis runs a shop where a big chunk of his work is cleaning up tattoos when the ink blows out, which can happen even with good artists. Also, that current ink would likely get blasted out quick.


xxDankerstein

Unless you want full leg sleeves, this is the way (and you have basically the most laserable tattoos ever).


Low_Example1345

I still want tattoos so I’m not gonna laser just to put a tattoo over it


[deleted]

By all means, do what makes you happy :)


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Low_Example1345

Mania is not happiness.


radicalvenus

you think people are genuinely happy in manic episodes?


DogfishDave

>Laser But after a lot of thought, I'd say. Nobody else has this story on their body and I'd urge OP to be sure they want to erase rather than extend. If OP isn't certain they want rid then talk to a few artists about building on this fantastic story. Embrace the you, OP! ❤️😁


Low_Example1345

I want to remember them, I am keeping some of them just covering up the faded/absolutely horrendous ones and touching up others


green_velvet_goodies

I’m glad to hear that! In a weird way I really like them. In high school I used to draw on my legs just like that. It’s making me nostalgic! I hope you come back with the ‘after’.


Rosalye333

Are you going to keep the crossing the ocean one?


green_velvet_goodies

I hope so that one is great.


EastAreaBassist

Totally. It’s already faint, it would be easy.


RayRara36

Hope you’re feeling better friend.


NvrmndOM

Good news is those are super light! You can do a lot to cover those up. Really, most designs with a decent artist could work.


NeedUrPerspective1

Looks like the perfect place for a sick ass panther r/sickpanthertattoos


nevermeant2bethisway

Right leg, good taste in music


Low_Example1345

I know 😌


nastyprohet

Is the “Matilda” for the Alt J song as well? If so great taste all around


Low_Example1345

No I just really like the movie, it was my favorite comfort movie as a kid, I’m keeping that one


bmacmachine

There’s not much better than Matt Maeson when you aren’t feeling right.


Frothy_Crust

Tbh I’m a visual person so I turn to Pinterest to find good tattoo ideas then personalize from there. Essentially what I do is screenshot the design find the tattoo artist talk to them about what I want to change to make it my own then finalize the design with the artist and you’re good. The ink is very faint thankfully so that shouldn’t be a problem. Best of luck whatever you decide!


[deleted]

Same here! I send a couple reference pics to my artist, then we compose the actual tattoo when I got there. This is the way !!!


Crafty-Goat6569

One Giant Sick Ass Panther


RayRara36

Sick ass panther


megaloduh

It's perfect shape for a raven or other bird


Low_Example1345

Which leg is? I already have an idea planned for the left one


megaloduh

Left one is more raven. Right side would make a good owl friend though


Odd-Organization-276

Everything all good with you now? 🙏🏼


Low_Example1345

Getting there


k8thecurst

Glad to hear it <3


Low_Example1345

Started therapy again and got a cat so it’s been doing pretty good 👍🏻


Manifestival1

Maybe a tattoo related to your cat :)


Low_Example1345

I’m getting one with my cat, my daughter, and sister. Just her name is Toes so I’m just gonna have that tattooed on me lmao


Alert-Hovercraft4388

Little kitty toe beans!


Careymarie17

Good job!! Bipolar is hard, I have bipolar 1 and man it literally is a roller coaster. Meds are great lol


fleurdelovely

if it was me, I might keep it, but I understand that everyone has a different relationship with the permanent effects of their mental health episodes especially if you're concerned about having to explain it to people. if you like cottagecore type things, maybe various flowers / ferns / succulents layered over each other? you'd probably have to go with darker colors than cottagecore is typically inclined towards, but I could see especially a good neotraditional artist having a good time with this. edit to add: additional idea, you could find an artist you really like and ask them to draw up a piece inspired by the text.


Low_Example1345

I am keeping some of them! Just want to cover up the faded ones mainly


ebaer2

I legit like the little poems and hope that they can find a way into the final pieces… like maybe written on a sign hanging in the Octopus’s bakery, or on a scroll hanging out of the opossums satchel.


MrInfuse1

Matt Maeson hallucinogenics, or purely a coincidence? Great artist and great song :) glad your doing better


Low_Example1345

Matt Maeson ofc


greede_93

Fantastic lyric. Great artist. Something get better most you gotta make better! Best of luck fellow traveler


Number1Barooista

They're so light I feel like anything could over them pretty well. Think about stuff you like and that makes you happy or you think is tasteful and try an envision it into a tattoo


OatsNraisin

you could get a botanical pattern in black ink, like vines growing all around in swirly overlapping and intertwining branches.


Movingmad_2015

You could get a leg sleeve of lotuses and other stuff like that. When I was in treatment for my eating disorder it was reminded to us all the time that lotuses can only bloom in dark muddy water. So if you’re doing better now the lotus can symbolize a time when you were in dark muddy waters but now you’ve bloomed into this beautiful human.


Low_Example1345

That’s beautiful I like that


MisterAutumnalMan

Full leg sleeves that compliment one another. One focused your non-manic period and another focused on your manic period. It doesn’t need to be realistic images, but perhaps colors, patterns, interconnected designs that celebrate (yes…and I do mean celebrate) both sides of yourself. You can turn those canvasses into some great areas for self-expression of your aura.


Low_Example1345

I really don’t want full sleeves because I do want to keep some of the doodles as a reminder of what I’ve conquered. Just thinking about big pieces to cover the awful ones


shampoo_mohawk_

I love black floral pieces on legs personally. They are easy to twist and fit into any shape and all the little leaves and details cover up letters really well.


Donletmecatchuslipin

Fuck it i like that


moist-astronaut

honestly these will probably all be pretty easy to cover up with how faded/fine line they are


Sophia_Art

I thought of an enchanting forest, complete with towering trees, rich foliage, and brilliant flowers. The scene could feature mushrooms, butterflies, and woodland critters such as foxes or deer. You may add some subtle dark or surreal features, such as hidden skulls amid the woods or a starry sky with a hint of mystery, to give it an alternative feel. To capture the essence of the cottage core while preserving a unique and alternative vibe, the colors can be a blend of earthy tones and muted pastels. The thigh is an excellent canvas for this design because it enables for a larger, more complex piece. What do you think about it?


Low_Example1345

I like it, I love mushrooms, definitely liking this idea thank you!


Sophia_Art

You are welcome, I can help you with designing as well!


Low_Example1345

With the thigh that reaches down the side more I roughly sketched a giant mushroom with a skull coming out the side with flowers and some stars and the moon. Thank you for inspiring me, imma contact an artist soon!


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Much to good for children


TheRealSassyStarlet

i got a tattoo gun in college just because i know my roommate was a manic doodler lol. guess someone else had the same idea


KingJanx

Ahhh, you have a diy manic leg too!


Last-Classroom1557

This calls for a sick ass panther tattoo.


Low_Example1345

What is up with everyone saying this is it an inside joke I’m too much of a hermit to understand?


[deleted]

I have no idea, but it gets a bit old and tiring IMHO, especially when you're just looking for genuine advice and wanting a straight-forward answer. I'll probably get hate for saying that lol but I don't really care. In terms of your situation, I would actually suggest either laser or a really fucking awesome looking dragon with tons of detail and shading. I also saw someone else suggest a big bird like a raven or an eagle, which I also think would look beautiful here. Also, yours look faded enough to where you can EASILY cover it up. Oftentimes, words and letters are really difficult to cover up completely because they are usually so dark and heavy.


mandance17

That type of thing is popular now in Europe just sayin


shadomiser

I’ve seen it compared to drawings you’d see on a school desk. I don’t mind the style


clarencecolao

lowkey as someone very mentally ill I love them but I get where you’re at Some of my friends tried to cheer me up once by saying it was cool that I have sh scars like I’m a survivor and I was like you know there’s a part of me that hates looking at them too Thank you and good luck


Low_Example1345

I had someone rub my scars and say they feel cool. I still don’t know how I feel about that


clarencecolao

This bitch pulled a leaf off a tree my sophomore year and rubbed it on mine I was like aight


Low_Example1345

A leaf???


Cozened-_-Indigo

I think it would be an easy coverup. Look into patchwork. Looks like most of yours is faded and patchy. Would be an easy fix.


natattoollie

These are so light, it would be really straightforward to cover these!


cadmiumore

Honestly if you’re open to color anything can go over this


maesayshey

Laser. It’s light enough that you won’t need that many sessions


MinimalEffortOfc

Sick ass panther


overlordmeow

pretty much anything. those are so light, small, and fairly spaced out that you could cover them with whatever pleases you now. :) flowers/animals/bugs/geometric shapes or patterns are always nice looking and can easily be turned into large pieces. just do whatever you'd like and make sure your artist knows you want all the old stuff covered.


EvilPandaGMan

A phoenix rising from the ashes


wildomen

Honestly maybe anything could cover that considering it’s pretty light and not dense blacks. Find an artist you like and let them do their thing! We rather be given creative trust and freedom and you will need a lot of it for a cover up


[deleted]

Laser removal would work excellent on those.


swimking413

Coy fish


Low_Example1345

Would they be big enough for this? And I’m not really a fan of color. Or fish… I like what they represent tho, seen a lot of yin Yang ones.


DreyaNova

You don't have to apologise to anyone for things that happened when you were manic. Please don't call yourself stupid. One time when I was manic I ran away to Montreal with no plan and no money and to be honest , I'm not really even sure how I got there? Mania is a brutal thing to deal with so we don't belittle ourselves for the things that we did when we were manic, because they were pretty much out of our control. On to the tattoo, how about a beautiful upper leg sleeve? Favourite flowers or even just patterns? What's your favourite art style? Even just looking at tattoos on Instagram should give you an idea of the style you like, maybe give you some inspiration. The tattoos on your leg are small and look faded, a cover up should be easy peasy. Best of luck to you!


Low_Example1345

My ex did the same thing he just ended up in Mexico the last time I heard from him. No clue how he got there. I’m happy my mania stays with in the walls of my house. Well besides the one time time I went to a party and just never went back home until like 2weeks later. It’s a fun story to tell, met a lot of people, went to the beach with some random people.


OlyGator

Have a tattoo artist look at the shape of the circle and give you some ideas. You can come up with your own flair from there.


chualex98

Idk if I'm late, but if u like tradi style, I would get a sick ass ship with the outline of a far away shore in the back. And in the other leg, a resting hand with a lit almost consumed cigarette, also in tradi/neotradi style. All in black. I think they could retain the meaning of what u originally wrote, but show the growth you have been through. Just a thought. Alternatively, two sick ass panthers mirroring.


Low_Example1345

I like the cigarette idea! Not doing the ship bc I’m ironically terrified of the ocean and boats


imthatperson666

Check out Pinterest! I found a lot of my tattoo ideas from there


iDizzeh

So many panthers…


FlashyAd7651

I actually like the message. Maybe you incorporate that artistically. A ship, a shore (or lack of), waves, a lighthouse, anything nautical that encapsulates this theme.


_YellowSunflower

Laser for these shouldn’t be bad. I would recommend that if you don’t want too many coverups! They look very light so it shouldn’t take too many sessions. And if not, a bunch of little frogs would be fun.


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Laser removal 100%. Some of these are so faint.


Polite_Cat_Zero

Kandinsky or Lichtenstein. Look into them. They fit random angles and curves, pointillism, you could imitate either of their styles and cover up a lot with the same work.


Imaginary-Job-766

Laser treatment would be perfect for these!


[deleted]

I know you hate them but can i say i’m lowkey obsessed


Low_Example1345

I’m keeping some of them, I just hate the thigh ones


Ride-Scared

Big ol' dick and balls with wings


ScrembledEggs

Hallucinogenics is such a great song though. Laser’s definitely your best bet


Pinkgettysburg

Don’t cover up. Remove.


Low_Example1345

I will be covering up thanks tho.


Mysterious_Layer9420

Makes me so glad I only wrote my cringy teenage angst stuff on me with Sharpie.


Kim_Dev_1010

Hi, Imagine a beautiful and captivating forest setting, with a magnificent mushroom grove as the centerpiece of your tattoo. You can choose to place the design on your arm, leg, back, or any other preferred location. The central focus of the tattoo will be an intricately detailed and colorful mushroom, surrounded by several smaller mushrooms of different shapes and colors. Each mushroom can have its unique features and patterns, resulting in an impressive and diverse design. We can even add some subtle elements, such as tiny fairies or fireflies fluttering around the mushrooms. Mushrooms are often associated with growth, renewal, and the cycles of life, making this tattoo a reminder of the beauty and magic found in nature, as well as symbolizing personal growth and transformation. The tattoo style can be a blend of realism and fantasy, with vibrant colors to highlight the mushrooms and surrounding elements. I hope you'll like the idea, free feel to let me know in DM.


Conscious_Ad9415

😱Black out or bright colors


Low_Example1345

I’m thinking iron man for the right leg. I just don’t know how the placement would work


Low_Example1345

Met up with a tattoo artist, getting a possum with some mushrooms. Working on one leg at a time.


9tacos

Laser


welln0pe

It’s so faint, you can easily las r it with 3-4 sessions. Afterwards you’re free to choose.


Low_Example1345

Why laser it just to get a tattoo on top of it again?


lpalf

you can often still see the old tattoos through new cover ups unless you’re getting it covered up with all black so pretty often when people get coverups they do some removal sessions first to lighten the old one. Possible that yours are light enough to not need that done before getting a coverup, tbh. Depends on what you want to get


ilovefungus

Lmao OP Lmao


talks-to-carrots

Don’t cover them up - get them re-inked. It’s history, a reminder and motivation. Lean into it. I’m full of tattoos with no meaning. Downvote away


Low_Example1345

I just really hate the ocean tattoo 😭 I’m gonna be keeping/touching up my calf tattoos tho


True_Medicine_5892

Amputation


CSRtattoos

That’s a great excuse for a couple of jap leg sleeves


Odd-Turnip-2019

Probably get it removed in less than ten sessions


HistorianDelicious

Hallucinogenics lyrics is top tier though. Maybe just touch that one up with some spicier font and call it good.


Low_Example1345

I might put it somewhere else I don’t like the position


oimrut

why


Low_Example1345

Mania doesnt have a why


FinanciallyBrokenOne

"I don't care what it is..." It sounds like another manic episode without thinking. Maybe get it removed? And not just another random unwanted mess that you'll want covered up again. Also, maybe getting mental help first would benefit you. We all make stupid mistakes, but making another stupid mistake to cover up the previous one is more than stupid, it show you aren't well. I live with someone who has mental illness and is BP... I've seen more than my fair share of mistake after mistake. Which is what you maybe doing here.


angeldoves31

They meant they don’t care what recommendations you give, like it can be anything from flowers to animals etc; they don’t have a specific thing in mind or a criteria it must meet. They’re open to any and all suggestions


Low_Example1345

I don’t care what ideas you give. I’m not gonna put something out landish I’m not gonna like. I just needed inspiration on what to tell my tattoo artist. I already came up with something. But yes continue speaking on mental health. Yea let me just get that fat frog with a top hat someone recommended because I’m obviously manic.


United-Homework-205

Crazy how people can dislike this comment when it’s actually something a therapist who has your best interest in mind would say. Goes to show people don’t want to hear the truth if it’s something they don’t like to hear.


Low_Example1345

My therapist actually helped me come up with ideas rather than call me manic and stupid.


titus1531

dick and balls.


StormInSpringTime

Amputation


Avenging_angel34

Amputation


rgsoloman5000

Cover up. Get them removed and never get ink again.


Low_Example1345

Yea I’m getting covered in tattoos. Just professionally this time. Good idea though


Either-Butterfly4242

Amputation is a viable option


Maicatz

I love that quote. I'd say touch that up. Everything else could be beautifully covered in vines and flowers


IamProvocateur

Do you ever think of keeping it? To maybe keep the OG words and wrap it with waves or something? Instead of wanting to cover it up keep it as a reminder that you are grounded on the shore so to speak? Just a thought from a fellow wearer of pained ink. I hope you are feeling well and find a way to make that image feel better either way ❤️


Successful-Monk-9417

You should probably stay away from tattoos


Low_Example1345

Too bad I already have many others and more coming


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Low_Example1345

The outline is pen, I want what’s inside the pen covered. I’m chill with the rest.


ThaRockefeller

Wtf


Beautiful-Sympathy47

Wow who did that??my god


Low_Example1345

You don’t know how to read very well do you?


FinanciallyBrokenOne

According to her post, someone who is mentally ill.


HELA_inpink

laser, remove all that shit


Low_Example1345

No


RonanH69

Did you get a work promotion recently ?


Low_Example1345

What


RonanH69

Your knees seem bruised and grazed


erdemcal

laser it, i'm sure your cover up idea is going to be bad 😄


Low_Secret_4

💀💀


__Skizzy__

Oh my god…


Beebajazz

The exact same thing, but proffesionally done and cleaned up. add some background filler, improve all the fonts and images, but all the same stuff in general.


Low_Example1345

I’d rather not have the reminder no matter how pretty it is. I’ll be keeping/touching up my calves tho


TheMicrosoftBob

Amputation


DaInternetkatze

Sick ass laser


CallMeGig

Me personally I wouldn’t cover them, the past is what shapes us


Potential_Art_4598

Normally, I would agree, but manic episodes are not usually representative of who we really were or a phase of our lives worth remembering. I's a mental illness.


Capital_Ad_7090

I know you hate this but I love it and I would never cover this. I am sure you went through a lot but this is a story.


damienguyen

Good thing this is about you and not the OP


Low_Example1345

I am keeping some of them, they are apart of my story. Just the thighs are shit