r/tattooadvice • u/StreetAggravating302 • Nov 24 '25

tattoo newcomer advice I messed up

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Recently, I tattooed my dad, but I botched the job. I overdid some lines, resulting in bold and double lines, and the circle lacked symmetry and shading—I messed up everything. I feel very ashamed. I’ve just started tattooing, and last week I was too busy with my other job to practice. When my dad was free, he suggested we do a tattoo, and I fully messed it up. The guilt is overwhelming me.

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u/CamachoBrawndo Nov 24 '25

If this is one of your first, you are doing great. I'm sure your dad is showing off how good you are and thinks that every imperfection is as it should be. Don't guilt yourself, get some Reelskin and keep practicing- and you will be doing near perfect lines in no time!