Level Up Your Arm: Discounted Portraits for Gamers, Geeks, and Goofballs

So, picture this: You’re scrolling through tattoo inspo, and bam—there it is. The perfect portrait. Captain Picard mid-facepalm. A Vault Boy giving a thumbs-up… fused with a Deathclaw. Or maybe Keanu Reeves just… being Keanu. But then you zoom in. Wait, why does Spock’s ear look like a half-eaten burrito?

That’s where I come in.

Hi. I’m Lauren Quinn. I’ve been tattooing longer than The Simpsons has been on air (15 years, but who’s counting?). I’ve inked everything from hyper-colorful dragons to full sleeves that look like Studio Ghibli threw up on someone’s arm. But lately? I’ve been itching to tackle the Holy Grail of nerd culture: portraits that don’t suck.

Why Portraits? Because I Hate Boredom

Look, doing another floral arm piece is like rewatching The Office for the 90th time—comfortable, but predictable. Portraits? They’re the Fallout: New Vegas of tattooing. Unpredictable. Gritty. Way harder to nail.

But here’s the thing: I wanna tattoo your favorite legend without it looking like a middle-school art project. Think Mandalorian helmets with neon galaxy fills. Or Ripley from Aliens… but her face is half-Xenomorph. (Okay, maybe don’t do that. Or do. I’m not your mom.)

The Deal (Because Discounts Are the Real MVPs)

I’m offering 10 slots at $100/hr (normally $150) for folks who:

- Have a pop-culture obsession (Marvel, Star Wars, Fallout, 80s action heroes, anime—I don’t judge).

- Want something cool, not a carbon copy. (Example: Vault Boy’s thumbs-up… in T-60 Power Armor colors. Chef’s kiss.)

- Trust me to go full Mad Scientist with the design.

Rules?

Go big or go home. Portraits start at a size i feel appropriate for the challenge. Thighs recommended so we don't have to compromise size or detail. because tiny faces look like Minecraft characters after a few rads.

Why You Should Care!! Imagine this: You’re at Comic-Con. Someone stops you. “OMG, is that Sailor Moon… but she’s morphing in to power armor?!” You smirk. “Yep. Custom. One-of-a-kind!

Let’s collab like Frodo and Sam—except less hiking, more vibing. You bring the fandom; I’ll bring the skills I’ve honed since Iron Man was still Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback role.

Technical Stuff (But I’ll Keep It Quick)

Over 15 years, I’ve learned three things:

1. Color is king. Skin isn’t paper—it’s alive. I layer inks so your Wolverine claws don’t fade into spaghetti strands.

2. Shadows are sneaky. Master them, and Chris Evans’ jawline stays sharp enough to cut vibranium.

3. Details matter. Thanos’ chin wrinkles? I’ll stipple those bad boys like I’m getting paid in Nuka-Cola caps. (Spoiler: I’m not. Please pay me real money.)

How This Works

Slide into my DMs like you’re Han Solo making the Kessel Run. Tell me your idea. Extra points for memes.

2. We brainstorm over email if you’re introverted like Batman or an in-person consultation.

3. I design something stupid-cool while blasting the Fallout radio soundtrack.

4. You get bragging rights forever.

Final Boss Thoughts

Life’s too short for boring tattoos. Let’s make something that’ll outlive the Harry Potter reboot. Because in 40 years, when your grandkid asks, “Why do you have a tattoo of The Rock as a Jedi?,” you’ll shrug and say, “Because 2024 was a vibe.”

10 slots. $100/hr. Zero regrets.

Apply here or forever wonder what could’ve been. Tatoo request form

Chaos level: 11/10. Let’s go, smoothskin.

P.S. Follow @quinners666 for tattoos, @quinners.draws.things to keep up with other art and@devils.girl to creep on my real life.