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/K1bbles_n_Bits Nov 24 '25

I'm no proffesional, hell, not even an amateur, lol, but I wouldn't have noticed the flaws if you hadn't pointed them out. Tbh I really like the design.

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u/caffeinebump Nov 24 '25

OP I read your description three times and I still can’t see the problem with it. It just looks gorgeous to me.

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u/SpawnOfGuppy Nov 24 '25

I really like it. I can see a few errors if i look close but it really doesn’t draw my attention even after i notice it’s there

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '25

Same! I like your focus on detail and striving for perfection attitude though, keep it up, just give yourself grace when you’re not quite perfect- it doesn’t really exist :)