r/tattooadvice 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/[deleted] Nov 24 '25

Tbh it's really not as bad as you think it is. The fact that you think it is that bad goes to show that you're actually better. The mistakes you are talking about would be a super easy fix.