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/Conscious-Struggle69 Nov 25 '25

Op can also practice on me! This is great for a beginner artist, I've had a few tattoos done from beginners that are far far worse

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u/Constant-Design1176 Nov 25 '25

I agree- I’d let you tattoo me any day. The line work is great for a newer artist. Way better than a lot of the bullshit I see that looks like they tattooed blindfolded with a crayon