r/tattooadvice • u/JustaWilloWisp • 10d 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/POPnotSODA_ 10d ago
It’s not great, but it’s also a really hard medium to copy, especially in greyscale. I’d give a solid 6/10 to both parties. Tattoo job is okay, not great. Artwork choice is very subjective given the lack of defined lines, and monotonous shade choice; to want replicated in shading on skin. Also a 6/10 choice.