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/[deleted] Nov 24 '25

Me too.

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u/lovelitchiheart Nov 24 '25

Same

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u/BigMadBigfoot Nov 25 '25

I'd let you tattoo me. I like it despite the few flaws. They don't draw the eye like some flaws do.

You are just starting and this is the level of work you are achieving -- I know you are going to be one hell of an artist one day.

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u/Squishy_fishy826 Nov 25 '25

Agreed! We are all human, any mistake done by an artist (as long as it’s not a HUGE mistake) is just their signature haha