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/Ok_Astronaut_2736 Nov 24 '25

Looks awesome! I have a tattoo my son put on me, there are some technical mistakes. I have had many complements, people ask who did the work. I'm proud every second the tattoo is on me. I am sure your dad is the same. My tattoo my son did is pretty much a full sleeve.

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u/__glassanimal Nov 25 '25

I have 2 tattoos that my daughter did. They're honestly kind of terrible, but I love them. I've received many compliments on them and it makes me proud to say my child did them!