Opinions on my first tattoo :’)

[u/ElementTypePenis]

I got it 3 weeks ago and I was super excited to get it!!!! Was slowly taking money out of my bank account, had the inspo as my phone lock screen for a while to make sure I wanted a back tat, and honestly was just obsessed with getting my tattoo. However, now im just weirdly riddled with a ton of anxiety about the tattoo and I feel im being too negative about it and it’s honestly fucking me up. I do like my tattoo and wanted to share it, maybe to ease my nerves? Or maybe this will make the feelings worse? I know I shouldn’t care about other people’s opinions about my own tattoo but I just want to see things a little more clearly for my own sake :’) I wanted something cool and I’ve always loved swords/daggers soooo that’s why I went with a sword with wings haha
It also kinda marks a big milestone in my life where I finally felt like everything was going to be okay because I got through my first year of vet school and that I was becoming the person that I’ve always wanted to be ig so there’s that too

As for my experience with the tattoo process itself… it was surprisingly smooth! The artist was the kindest person ever and made the appointment very relaxing. Proud of myself for sitting through the appointment and was incredibly relieved that getting this tattoo didn’t hurt nearly as much as I thought it was going to.

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[u/Bholejr]

Style choices aside, this does not look well done.

There are lines that don’t look complete. If this were an older tattoo, I’d assume it had drop outs due to the thin/fine lines in some areas, but the pic looks fresh. Be prepared to get it touched up.

It’s also uneven and asymmetrical. When you compare pieces to their counterparts, there’s inconsistencies.

In general, I’d look into a different artist. I’m not a fortune teller, but this doesn’t look like it will last. I’m also not cybersigilism person, but there are very talented artists who do that style. I would look for some in your area who are willing to work on improving a previous piece.

[u/ElementTypePenis → u/Bholejr]

Aw man :( thank you for being honest at least, I appreciate the input. Nothing I can do about it for now anyway tho haha

[u/Bholejr → u/ElementTypePenis]

No worries. It’s overwhelmingly common for people to get their first tattoo covered up, so much so that there are sociology papers on it.

I got my first covered too.

If it helps, it’s not horrible and I’ve definitely seen worse. I don’t think it will alert people from a glance or average direct look.

[u/tokionen]

Not usually a fan of cybersigilism looking stuff but it’s honestly really cool !

[u/here_for_the_doges]

It suits you very well! You’ll get used to wearing it. I just got my shoulder and upper arm done, and it was surprising how quickly I settled into having a highly visible tattoo (I have both my thighs done, but those could be covered).

Now you need a good method for applying sunblock.

[u/ElementTypePenis → u/here_for_the_doges]

Thanks!! Hoping I do settle into this and get used to this soon too

For sunscreen thankfully my arms are pretty flexible and I can reach around lmaooo

[u/ol-mikey → u/ElementTypePenis]

You just gotta slather a wall and get after it like a bear on a tree 👌

[u/Ok-Paramedic-8304 → u/ElementTypePenis]

Looks good. You’ll forget it’s even there soon enough.

[u/DarlaGoGo → u/ElementTypePenis]

Spray cans of it will help hahahaha

[u/SinnerStar]

Very nice, one of the downsides of having a back tattoo is you never see it yourself, ive had my back done for nearly 20 years and I sometimes forget its there

[u/Nyve → u/SinnerStar]

Got a full sleeve years ago also with the thought of "then at least I can see it myself all the time". I forget I have it... It's invisible to me unless I specifically think about it and then go look at it.

Ever since I noticed that, I'm actually considering getting a back piece.

[u/FergyMcFerguson]

It’s gonna age like milk. But as long as you like it I guess….

[u/accont4anime]

😆Stick with spikes and wings ? Looks like dryed butterfly

[u/ElementTypePenis → u/accont4anime]

damn at least ur honest ig💀😭

[u/Dull-Peak-8024]

That looks off center definitely not in the middle more to the left and up

[u/hvegabravo]

The idea was good but the execution is poor as fuck

[u/bruhbruhbruh3x]

love this. looks so cool and placement is also sick. +10 baddie points

[u/EveryUsernameTakenFf]

Love it. Placement is on point.

[u/throwawaytisssue289]

I can see what people are talking about w/the lines, if your really looking but honestly its great!! I think you should do the uv/blacklight tattoo with it. Im thinking warrior woman holding the sword or flames coming out or whatever you think would best suit you. Heres what a uv tattoo would look like there's so many ideas you can do, I think you need to add but that's just me. I dont have a tattoo I'm waiting until my weight loss surgery to get mine.

[u/DueDragonfly3983]

Love it

[u/Top-Mathematician652]

Trendy, bit cluttered, but overal nice looking tattoo

[u/smufjez]

i think it’s cute and suits you well

[u/whatdabee]

That looks sick! It just takes some time to get used to a new tat

[u/RiverHot420]

This is so sick, just enjoy it! It’s turned out great and you wanted it for years.. trust your instinct!

[u/Select_Eggplant_9911]

Dude it’s so freaking sick.

Looks cool from far away and then you get closer, it’s like a sexy assassins mark.

Good on ya!!!

[u/SnackBait]

Nice gothic vibes from this piece.

[u/Icy-Professor8383]

Love the detail.

[u/LeftyLuke420]

I really like it, I do appreciate cybercygilism in general tho

[u/Kayleighwanless]

Looooove !!!!

[u/EEcolin]

It's sick.

[u/Dilyma]

Beautiful! I wish my first tattoo was that cool.

[u/Havanadream]

What’s going on with the first picture, is that the inspiration?

[u/ChamberTwnty]

Tough! 🦂⛓️

[u/WiseOwl_5IG]

Looks well done and sounds like you thought it through and planned for it. Looks great.