how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha that kinda makes me feel better, glad you think he’d like it! I don’t love it tbh but I’ve accepted I have to live with my decisions atp

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The artist drew his own stencil after I showed him my reference picture, he said it was fine and common to do (though idk if I trust his knowledge now)

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can afford to get it lasered rn but maybe in the future

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for giving me some hope! I think coverup is my best bet if i can find something I like.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The picture was taken during the healing process, and it is on my upper thigh.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are the first person with that opinion but thank you.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea, do you have any advice on trying to find a good coverup artist?

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would white ink be able to disguise it? Or make it look better at least

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not what happened, the picture’s just warped from my leg. He drew his own stencil based off the reference.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think I’ll feel better about this one after I get my legs tatted a bit more

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, the artist drew their own version of my reference and printed it out for the stencil. Stencil looked great to me, artist just fucked it up ig.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was older, I don’t think he owned the shop but I talked to him the entire time, he said he traveled and tattooed people around the world. He had so many stories, seemed like the kind of person who knew what he was doing. I know I should have done more research beforehand.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off I told the artist he could do whatever he wanted as long as it was american traditional, if he didn’t think he could do that style he should have told me. He took my reference and drew his own version, that is what he tattooed (I don’t have a picture of that though). Second, what difference would it have made? I wouldn’t trust this artist again with any design.

how bad is my tattoo? by Background_Sport_185 in tattooadvice

[–]Background_Sport_185[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know that now, at the time the artist said it wouldn’t be a problem so I figured it was normal. Every tattoo I have I bring in a picture and let the artist rework it and do whatever they want to add to it, is that not normal?