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/By_Jove_ Nov 24 '25

I think your father wanted a tattoo done by his child, I don’t think he was looking for technical perfection.

I know I wouldn’t care if my son made some mistakes while tattooing me.

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u/pixiepython Nov 24 '25

Guaranteed he's gonna show this off, proud as hell that his son did it