input: [Reference Type] “Free” tattoo artwork [Drawbacks] The old adage stating “you get what you pay for” holds true here. Most “free” tattoo designs you find online don’t have stencils, and the quality of the stencils when provided is questionable. Additionally, anyone can create a design and post it online as “tattoo art” whether they know what works as a tattoo or not (and whether they are skilled artistically or not). Ask yourself, if you were a skilled artist making a living from your flash art, would you post it for free online? [Benefits] 
output: A multitude of “free” tattoo artwork (tattoo designs) can be found all over the internet. Again, just about any visual reference can be used as tattoo reference. Particularly when looking for tattoo ideas, any artwork can stir the imagination. Most likely the “free” artwork you find will ultimately need to be translated into a workable tattoo, and accurate stencils will need to be created for the tattooist to apply the ink.