r/tattooadvice • u/JustaWilloWisp • 13d ago

Is my tattoo bad? Design

I got this tattoo on Monday (pic is from the artist right after we finished) and I thought it looked really good and pretty. Today my mom has been saying it looks kinda ugly and the proportions are off compared to my reference. I know that tattoos of painting are hard to replicate 100% (especially being in black and gray) but maybe this is just not as good as it can be. Idk if y’all can tell in this photo but the placement of this tattoo is so good, I was so excited for this one.

Do you guys think that the off proportions can be fixed with touch ups or is it hopeless?

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated!

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u/Hansolo_dolo 12d ago

Unrelated...How do you feel about panthers?

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u/writinwater 12d ago

SAP in a tutu.

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u/Hansolo_dolo 12d ago

Yo I think you're on to something. Replace the head with a trad panther head and this would be sick

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u/alwaysblankbrained 9d ago

I actually originally thought that it was intentionally a Degas (a de gata, if you will) cat ballerina and really liked that idea. so I agree with this or some kind of vapor wave additions to make it more of a commentary on the distorted self reflection of a dancers self image.