The 10 Best Online Tattoo Forum Groups For Artists – Message Boards, Facebook Groups & More

The most difficult thing about learning to tattoo is finding personalized feedback.

Most new artists turn to their favorite tattoo forum, hoping the members will answer and give them the information they need.

To help, we’ve compiled this list of the best tattoo-related online forums, message boards, groups, and more so you can get answers to your most pressing questions.

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Created in 2012, Tattooing 101's Help Me Tattoo Forum was our first online community forum and is now the largest online tattooing forum for beginner & aspiring artists.

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What You’ll Find in the Help Me Tattoo Forum Discussion

You can expect to find artists discussing tattoo news, art reference suggestions, tattoo machines , and discussions about related topics to the craft like piercing and branding.

It’s completely free to make an account, post, and join the discussion.

A great resource for artists without formal apprenticeships, the Self-taught Tattoo Artists Unite Facebook Group has over 15,000 members with new artists and professional artists alike.

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A welcoming space for new artists, Tattoo Beginners is a great group for constructive criticism and to talk about stuff like basic techniques like needle configuration, tattoo styles, tattooing hygiene, and more.

Getting Professional Advice From Other Members

While most users are beginners, there are plenty of seasoned professionals who offer advice and tricks of the trade.

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Another good spot for newbies, this Facebook group contains lots of information for beginner artists.

Step-by-Step Sanitation Guide

There is also a helpful step-by-step guide to proper tattooing sanitation and hygiene in the “Guides” section so you can make sure you’re tattooing safely.

Facebook tattoo forum discussion threads with pictures
small tattoo on the body

The r/tattooing subreddit is an easy place to browse information quickly and connect with other artists.

Reddit tattoo forum

Unsurprisingly, you’ll find thousands of pictures of tattoos in this subreddit, posted both by artists and customers alike, making it a great place for design inspiration.

Reddit tattoo design forum

Most posts in this discussion show tattoos, explaining who and where the work was done.

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Last Sparrow Tattoo Forum

A space for both tattooers and collectors, you’ll find posts on all tattooing topics, as well as places to sell work, promote other artists, find tattoo news, and more.

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Big Tattoo Planet Community Tattoo Forum

The last post on this list is a great place to find inspiration and design ideas.

Helpful but Less Active Community

Updated posts and comments are less consistent on this forum. However, it can be a good place for advertising or find spots at tattoo conventions. 

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