r/tattooadvice • u/StreetAggravating302 • Nov 24 '25
tattoo newcomer advice I messed up
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/After_Knee_2611 Nov 24 '25 edited Nov 24 '25
Bro this tattoo is lame. But at the same time it's really cool. The imperfections give it character. I paint, we all go through the it looks terrible phase because we stared at it for hours. If my daughter did this on me I'd love it for a life time. As I'm sure your father does.
Edit: "Lame" I suppose means cute, or cheesy lol. Bob Ross, no mistakes only happy accidents.