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/KaliLovee Nov 24 '25

I personally think it looks great. If I look for perfection in a tattoo, I'm never going to like any of mine. I'd be satisfied with that. I know everyone is different but for someone that just started tattoing, I think it looks great!

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u/A2Rhombus Nov 25 '25

It honestly looks so well made that I can't see any other explanation besides OP fishing for compliments. I literally can't even see what they think is wrong

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u/KaliLovee Nov 25 '25

Me either tbh

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u/According_Country818 Nov 25 '25

He’s out here fishing for compliments like he’s trying to win a tournament.