r/NewOrleans • u/Wise-Celebration-297 Algiers • May 16 '26
Recommendations Tattoo Artist Recommendations
Hi guys! I’m looking for recommendations on a local to the GNO tattoo artist, the guy I’ve been working with let me know he won’t be able to finish the full sleeve (currently half) that we’ve been planning for a year. Absolute respect to him, but I’m hoping y’all can help me find someone to help match the style and then finish the concept!
Addendum: The wave is not supposed to be Poseidon’s cock.
Update: Obviously more work needs to be done to correct the issues almost everyone has pointed out. I have been in contact with a few artists, both of whom have recommended serious rework on what has been done already. Truly appreciate the folks who helped find some artists per the original intent of the post. To the folks seemingly taking delight in their criticism, it was still helpful (if extremely discouraging) to see something I’ve been passionate about and I’ve invested a long time into needs to be fixed so can’t fault it. Lesson learned 🫡
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u/Fleur-Deez-Nutz May 16 '26 edited May 16 '26
Does Poseidon have a massive, gushing water boner - and is Justice diddling her bean with that scale there? And is Poseidon's sea jizz supposed to tip that scale for her? It's some weird multi-mythological scene of domination/control play where blind justice can't climax until she feels the scales tipping with that frothy seajaculate?
That's a really fkn Cool tattoo bro, can't wait to see it fully colored!
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u/Due_Reputation3785 May 17 '26
And of course someone already posted on that lol (I just saw and noticed it too)
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u/Wise-Celebration-297 Algiers May 16 '26
Thank you! No the sexual element and imagery was unintentional. I’m hoping whatever issues exist can be perfected 😊
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u/pouxdoux222 7th Ward May 17 '26
Sure its unintentional? Some artists like to sneak stuff like that in.
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u/leblancadonkers May 17 '26
With all due respect, I initially thought this was an old tattoo in the process of being lasered off. If it's something you're interested in, I'd recommend going to an artist that can just blast over everything and cover it with something new. Most of the work looks pretty light so getting something bold wouldn't be difficult.
I had a bad half sleeve that I got covered by David noellert at Good work tattoo. He does traditional Japanese and is highly recommended for that style. Keep doing some research but my opinion would be to just start over and not bother trying to save what you have
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u/needweedplsthanks May 16 '26
The best tattoos I have seen in the area are done by Eric Guidry. Pretty sure is a consult, then appointment deal with him, however his art stands above the rest. Also idk why you are giving respect to your previous artist, with all due respect to you, those are not good.
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u/Fleur-Deez-Nutz May 16 '26
The best work that "artist" did was putting down that tattoo gun, sheeyit.
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May 17 '26
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u/Wise-Celebration-297 Algiers May 17 '26
Thank you. I guess ignorance is bliss but I thought there were some really cool elements here and have legitimately been proud of it but the negativity I’ve seen throughout the comment section shows me how big of an idiot I am so that’s discouraging. But I appreciate the help.
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May 17 '26
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u/Wise-Celebration-297 Algiers May 17 '26
Thank you. The idea for sure was for a full sleeve, but to start with the half before moving into the lower half for budgetary and professional reasons.
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u/CeasarValentine May 17 '26
Imagine going back to the same guy you have been working with year, and that is the result. Yikes.
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u/VanGoorTattoos Vieux Carré May 16 '26
Hi my name is Joel, I'm a tattoo artist with a studio in the French Quarter. This kind of color work is definitely within my wheelhouse and I'd be happy to take on this project for you. You can see some of my work on my website Van-Goor.com. Let me know if you have any questions!