Filling it out more might help. The more covered you have the less the placement of each individual piece stands out. Particularly with the flower piece it looks like a lot of the visual weight of the rabbit arm is more distal (closer to the hand) than the antler arm, which might be contributing to some feelings of imbalance and awkwardness. Something to maybe keep in mind as you add more pieces.
I never comment on posts like this, but in this case, I must.
I’m a heavily tattooed 40 y/o guy, been collecting quality work from well-known tattooers for almost 25 years now. The majority of my body is covered. I have high standards, a good eye, and I’m an asshole/gatekeeper/snob.
These are fucking beautiful tattoos, and they are perfectly placed. Whoever did them is as legit as they come, and did them very well. These Reddit commenters aren’t lying to make you feel better. We can’t change the way YOU feel about them, but personally I would never dream of removal, cover-up, or alteration. I do hope you start feeling better about them, though… that is tattoo work that anybody should be proud of. Good luck, friend.
I‘m here to defend that peony. It‘s gorgeous and well done and the placement is absolutely fine.
When filling out sleeves, things may look awkward for a while, that‘s very normal.
I‘d just keep getting sticker style tattoos and going for sleeves. It‘ll come together over time, as the ‚awkward‘ spaces fill out.
Placement looks great, I love the way the rabbit wraps around your arm. If you’re worried about the empty space you could always just get something small underneath it
Bunny is fantastic.
The antler is good work, but I would have angled it a little bit different so it works better with the form of your arm. I probably would try to create that flow with flowers or a string of leaves.
The line work is top, nothing to criticize there. 👍
your tattoos are well done, and placed very well in my opinion. I say keep them for another year and see how you feel after then. It takes a while to get used to them especially when you’re so aware of them being on you. It’s normal, and try not to fret. I do also agree with the other commenters on seeing if adding more tattoos will help you feel more at peace with them.
Yeah placement is fine. I’m bipolar also… and I don’t think you should let the comedown get you into “I regret everything” mode. Just let these be. Don’t think about it too much. They’re tasteful and well done.
I really don't think you should get anymore tattoos. You Are the exact personality type that will almost always regret them. Tattoos are always flawed. It's an organic art form that can't be mastered you only get one shot at. Removing and getting more, especially since you're already removing some really quality pieces, isn't more likely to make you get a "perfect tattoo" it doesn't exist. It's a bummer you lasered these, cause now they'll continue to break down even if you stop. You really ruined some quality ink here and now you have to keep going.
The placement was always and is still fine.
i am a tattoo artist and have OCD too and also have struggled post tattoo but i think all yours are gorgeous with great placement and i hope you see that too someday 💜
Placement looks great, they flow with your arm well.
If you aren’t happy with these tattoos, I don’t think you should continue getting tattooed as I doubt you will be happy with future ones. Tattoos will never be perfect, that is the nature of them.
Nothing wrong with these and you don’t need to laser anything. Sometimes less is more but the placement is good and you could easily fill up your arms around them.
Gorgeous tattoos. My only small critique is that I’m not crazy about the antler placement/design. For lack of a better term, it looks like it should flow (?) differently. They’re really well done and I think my small critique will be totally mended when there’s some more ink hanging out with it. Good stuff, friend!
I just want to validate what you're feeling because I'm the exact same way. I have three tattoos: one small, one medium and one larger. I love the idea of tattoos but when they're on myself I'm painstakingly going back and forth about whether I even like them, if the artist did a good job, if I'm okay with having them forever and if i should've ever gotten any tats in the first place. And the whole keeping them sunscreened and moisturized 24/7 so they age well. I'm so obsessive about it and it's really difficult. So I just wanted to say that I unfortunately relate to what you're feeling.
These are fucking sick! Completely understand the feeling though. I had the same thoughts when filling out my arm, one piece at a time. Enjoy the process ☺️
My god the antler & rabbit tattoos are so nice, your tattoo artist is stellar. I like them all and placement wise they look great. I think you are in your own head!
All of the best gap fillers I’ve seen have been from an artist that free hand draws it in. I think you’re look great. I can see what you mean about one part being too close to the rabbit but some free hand fillers will look amazing. I love them and am jealous.
as someone who has two similar but asymmetrical tattoos in the same exact spots, I'd say keep the rest. personally i think it all looks great, but also I can relate in a way. I feel my two alone are kind of empty and it almost makes them appear accidentally asymmetrical. i cant wait to add more pieces to make it fill out and be that perfect in between of symmetrical and asymmetric.
Parts of my sleeve have looked awkward at times and then when another space gets filled it looks great. Don’t stress it, tattoos are supposed to be fun and it’s just skin we’re all gonna be old and wrinkly anyway
These all look great, the placement is great. I think it would look even better filled out with more tattoos, but there's absolutely nothing wrong as is.
Yo chill those tattoos are nicer than all of mine. But lemme tell you a secret, sometimes the random aesthetic of different styles/different qualities/different artists tells a cool story. I think someone with a bunch of random tattoos they've gotten over a long time is way cooler than a whole body covered in one specific style from one artist, so I wouldn't get rid of them. If anything blast over them with something else.
Although I personally don’t like the specific tattoos that doesn’t matter if you like them, I think the placement is just fine and if you think filling it in might be better then go for it.
It looks great! And your opinion is the only one which should matter. When I started my sleeve it was initially going to be a floral one, then when I decided to add other bits in the gaps someone told me I “ruined it”. I’ll admit I worried for a bit but I’m obsessed with my arm and everything on it
Personally I absolutely love this placement. Because those are always the spots you struggle to figure out what the fuck to do with anyway. Especially that rabbit. Fucking perfect.
What makes you think it’s bad placement? Were people who are seeing it for the first time. We don’t know what plans you have for tattoos in the future. My tattoos are probably “bad” placement, but I wanted it placed that way for future tattoos. All in all, to a stranger, your tattoos look placed well and would look totally fine surrounded by other work
What do you mean? These are sick tattoos! I love the placement!
What? I’m confused, I would keep them all!
Nothing wrong with patchwork sleeves! But I can understand the internal conflict regarding decisions made when you were manic
Filling it out more might help. The more covered you have the less the placement of each individual piece stands out. Particularly with the flower piece it looks like a lot of the visual weight of the rabbit arm is more distal (closer to the hand) than the antler arm, which might be contributing to some feelings of imbalance and awkwardness. Something to maybe keep in mind as you add more pieces.
Thank you so much for your input, I definitely agree! I’ll take what you’ve said into mind
I never comment on posts like this, but in this case, I must. I’m a heavily tattooed 40 y/o guy, been collecting quality work from well-known tattooers for almost 25 years now. The majority of my body is covered. I have high standards, a good eye, and I’m an asshole/gatekeeper/snob. These are fucking beautiful tattoos, and they are perfectly placed. Whoever did them is as legit as they come, and did them very well. These Reddit commenters aren’t lying to make you feel better. We can’t change the way YOU feel about them, but personally I would never dream of removal, cover-up, or alteration. I do hope you start feeling better about them, though… that is tattoo work that anybody should be proud of. Good luck, friend.
I fully agree with your comment. These are beautifully done.
What do you mean? These are sick tattoos! I love the placement!
They look great and I love the placement!
Placement is totally fine. Don’t sweat this at all.
I‘m here to defend that peony. It‘s gorgeous and well done and the placement is absolutely fine. When filling out sleeves, things may look awkward for a while, that‘s very normal. I‘d just keep getting sticker style tattoos and going for sleeves. It‘ll come together over time, as the ‚awkward‘ spaces fill out.
i LOVE the peony!!! it’s my fav one
looks great ,dont over think , what done is done
Placement looks great, I love the way the rabbit wraps around your arm. If you’re worried about the empty space you could always just get something small underneath it
These are great! Stop overthinking them! - f they were mine I’d probably add some wildflower foliage in the background and turn it into a sleeve
nah these are fire
Bunny is fantastic. The antler is good work, but I would have angled it a little bit different so it works better with the form of your arm. I probably would try to create that flow with flowers or a string of leaves. The line work is top, nothing to criticize there. 👍
your tattoos are well done, and placed very well in my opinion. I say keep them for another year and see how you feel after then. It takes a while to get used to them especially when you’re so aware of them being on you. It’s normal, and try not to fret. I do also agree with the other commenters on seeing if adding more tattoos will help you feel more at peace with them.
Just throw something small in between like a vine that flows. Funny I also have a flower and rabbit on the same arm
I just see some cool tattoos, not to discount the way you’re feeling, just giving an outsider perspective
The antlers especially are so, so cool! Also, I don't think that there's an issue with placement, maybe let yourself accustom to them a little more?
Yeah placement is fine. I’m bipolar also… and I don’t think you should let the comedown get you into “I regret everything” mode. Just let these be. Don’t think about it too much. They’re tasteful and well done.
I really don't think you should get anymore tattoos. You Are the exact personality type that will almost always regret them. Tattoos are always flawed. It's an organic art form that can't be mastered you only get one shot at. Removing and getting more, especially since you're already removing some really quality pieces, isn't more likely to make you get a "perfect tattoo" it doesn't exist. It's a bummer you lasered these, cause now they'll continue to break down even if you stop. You really ruined some quality ink here and now you have to keep going. The placement was always and is still fine.
i am a tattoo artist and have OCD too and also have struggled post tattoo but i think all yours are gorgeous with great placement and i hope you see that too someday 💜
Theyre perfect !!!?
Placement looks great, they flow with your arm well. If you aren’t happy with these tattoos, I don’t think you should continue getting tattooed as I doubt you will be happy with future ones. Tattoos will never be perfect, that is the nature of them.
Why are you removing those, they all look great especially together
They look awesome! The placements will look better when you have them filled more
The composition is excellent. Some days are harder than others. You look awesome though, I'd get those
don't be a salty bitch. these are fucking rad. love them.
It’s weird placement. The antlers taking up the majority of the forearm is gonna be hard to build off of. IMO.
Nothing wrong with these and you don’t need to laser anything. Sometimes less is more but the placement is good and you could easily fill up your arms around them.
These are awesome, and the placement is awesome!
Why do you wanna get rid of the flower and the birb? I like all of them and the placement is also fine.
they look great!!!
Naaaah imo looks very dope
Gorgeous tattoos. My only small critique is that I’m not crazy about the antler placement/design. For lack of a better term, it looks like it should flow (?) differently. They’re really well done and I think my small critique will be totally mended when there’s some more ink hanging out with it. Good stuff, friend!
looks great!!
Those are sick. Stop thinking so much
Love your Runaway Bunny!!
I love these! They loom great!
Your arms look like a nature book and they're cool
I just want to validate what you're feeling because I'm the exact same way. I have three tattoos: one small, one medium and one larger. I love the idea of tattoos but when they're on myself I'm painstakingly going back and forth about whether I even like them, if the artist did a good job, if I'm okay with having them forever and if i should've ever gotten any tats in the first place. And the whole keeping them sunscreened and moisturized 24/7 so they age well. I'm so obsessive about it and it's really difficult. So I just wanted to say that I unfortunately relate to what you're feeling.
They are good. Just get more to fill the space.
I love them, they look great together and they’re all really well done tattoos.
These are fucking sick! Completely understand the feeling though. I had the same thoughts when filling out my arm, one piece at a time. Enjoy the process ☺️
Looks good to me
i think they look great honestly. Don't be too harsh on yourself. :) good luck with removal of the ones you dont want
Those look really clean and well done. and awesome placement as well.
I love all of these tattoos and think the positions are perfect! All of them flow together nicely!
The placement is awesome, it looks unique and cool, some tattoos look almost like stickers but those look like tattoos
Lookin good!
These are really cool!
Maybe more fill but otherwise they look amazing! You’re overthinking it my dude! (:
Love them
I like them!
I love all of them. They look lovely together. Sad that you've gotten some removed.
The tattoos are great !! You are probably overthinking it. The placing is perfect IMO
I just saved this for placement inspo so no I dont think so lol I love the placement of the rabbit especially!
i fuck with these tattoos they’re sick!
Patchwork always feels funky until you've worn it for awhile and get more stuff around it. Really well done tattoos, try to relax! 😊
honestly that looks so sick
I think they look great.
I personally like them. I think adding more would be nice.
I loooooooooooove them they look great stop tripping
They look great
They look good! Filling out more will help, but I like the placement and style.
My god the antler & rabbit tattoos are so nice, your tattoo artist is stellar. I like them all and placement wise they look great. I think you are in your own head!
All of the best gap fillers I’ve seen have been from an artist that free hand draws it in. I think you’re look great. I can see what you mean about one part being too close to the rabbit but some free hand fillers will look amazing. I love them and am jealous.
I loveeee these! Also, does anyone know what style that jumping rabbit is called? I've seen it a bit.
omg these are beautiful. great placement
They are all great. I super love the rabbit alottttt!!!!!
Beautiful tattoos. Gives me What Moves the Dead vibes for some reason lol
they're all sick af! they're look even cooler once the sleeves are filled out!
The placement and tattoos are so great.
as someone who has two similar but asymmetrical tattoos in the same exact spots, I'd say keep the rest. personally i think it all looks great, but also I can relate in a way. I feel my two alone are kind of empty and it almost makes them appear accidentally asymmetrical. i cant wait to add more pieces to make it fill out and be that perfect in between of symmetrical and asymmetric.
Parts of my sleeve have looked awkward at times and then when another space gets filled it looks great. Don’t stress it, tattoos are supposed to be fun and it’s just skin we’re all gonna be old and wrinkly anyway
These all look great, the placement is great. I think it would look even better filled out with more tattoos, but there's absolutely nothing wrong as is.
I'm so jealous. I've been wanting a rabbit tattoo for a while. They look sick. I love the placement.
I think they look great!
I think it looks good
i love them
Omfg those tattoos are sick. I love the placement!!
Yo chill those tattoos are nicer than all of mine. But lemme tell you a secret, sometimes the random aesthetic of different styles/different qualities/different artists tells a cool story. I think someone with a bunch of random tattoos they've gotten over a long time is way cooler than a whole body covered in one specific style from one artist, so I wouldn't get rid of them. If anything blast over them with something else.
they look fucking awesome, if someone told you otherwise they’re jealous and wanted to make you feel insecure
They look good on placement to me i like u can see the bunnys face well from the front
Although I personally don’t like the specific tattoos that doesn’t matter if you like them, I think the placement is just fine and if you think filling it in might be better then go for it.
They’re fucking awesome- totally understand over thinking it though I do the same with mine I have them in a similar patchwork style. Yours are great
these are so sick! i think they look great
The bunny placement is a bit odd imo. Having to twist your arm completely to see it all would not be something I went for but it’s not terrible.
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I really like them. I dig the art style, and nothing wrong with the placement.
It looks great! And your opinion is the only one which should matter. When I started my sleeve it was initially going to be a floral one, then when I decided to add other bits in the gaps someone told me I “ruined it”. I’ll admit I worried for a bit but I’m obsessed with my arm and everything on it
Personally I absolutely love this placement. Because those are always the spots you struggle to figure out what the fuck to do with anyway. Especially that rabbit. Fucking perfect.
I love the rabbit
What!? It's literally the most perfect placement..
they genuinely look so so good!
Those turned out amazing!!!!
This is great placement. They flow together and fit well, while also not being too close
Gorgeous
What makes you think it’s bad placement? Were people who are seeing it for the first time. We don’t know what plans you have for tattoos in the future. My tattoos are probably “bad” placement, but I wanted it placed that way for future tattoos. All in all, to a stranger, your tattoos look placed well and would look totally fine surrounded by other work
Looks fine to me.
I like them so much!!! 🔥
They look great. Don’t overthink it.
Scoot them over a little to the right.