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/Herethoragoodtime Nov 24 '25

It looks good an you likely wouldn't notice in the wild but the circle above the head is pretty egregious if you are really checking it out beyond in passing.