Mix strange subjects, odd little details, and a pinch of the macabre. Lock the bits you like, reroll the rest, and let a new tattoo concept crawl out of the grave.
Choose a broad family or narrow it down to a specific niche.
Lock anything you want to keep, then reroll the rest.
A strange little idea is waiting to be unearthed.
Ideas worth digging up again.
Make the generator feel like yours.
Adds back missing built-in entries while keeping your additions.
Sorting changes this view only. New entries are appended to the original list.
Keep your favourites and custom collections safe.
How to turn a weird prompt into a tattooable idea.
A free tattoo flash idea generator for artists and illustrators. It combines subjects, extras, twists, compositions, and styles to kick-start a concept. The simple sentence is made by local rules; it does not generate images or replace your design decisions.
The Daily Grave is shared worldwide and changes at 00:00 UTC, so everyone gets the same prompt for the same date. The monthly prompt offers a broader theme and an archive of past months. The monthly prompt offers a broader theme. Click a challenge-deck card, inspect its rules, then press Start selected challenge. Use the optional timer and mark your sketch complete.
The Resources page gathers Procreate learning, pose tools, anatomy references and brush marketplaces. Check licences before commercial use.
Lists and favourites are stored locally in this browser. Export a backup before switching devices or clearing browser data. Sharing the site shares the link, not your saved prompts.
Graveyard Flash is created by Charlie Jackdaw. Hosting costs money, and optional donations help keep the site online and fund future improvements. I'd love to make a proper app in the future, too, but development and publishing come with extra costs. Donations are never expected; the generator stays free to use.
A little support goes a long way.
Charlie Jackdaw
Tattoo artist · The human behind Graveyard Flash
Draw a constraint, pick up a pencil, and see what you can make.
Today's shared prompt
This month's theme
Click a card to inspect it, then start the exact challenge you chose.
Revisit prompts from other months.
Reference tools, learning material, and digital assets for the drawing desk.
Find poses, structures, and visual references.
Pose search, anatomy helpers, and a 3D figure-doll editor.
Open X6UD ↗A free introduction to brushes, gestures, layers, and editing tools.
Learn Procreate ↗Look up Procreate tools and workflows.
Open handbook ↗Adjust a 3D figure reference to help plan gesture and proportions.
Open figure editor ↗Tattoo-focused Procreate brushes, stamps, lettering, and reference resources.
Explore Inkers ↗Browse independent brush packs; check every creator's licence and price.
Browse brush packs ↗Tell Charlie about useful tools.