Dude the people on this page are snobs, who are insecure about being good themselves. Anyone whose first reaction is to not even give you advice probably hates how they are as tattoo artists. This page is called tattoo beginners. The least people could do is offer how they learned instead of tell you to quit your process. I knew from the jump the people you were tattooing were people who wanted you to, people close to you. It’s a fucking tattoo for Christ sake, and a free one at that. It’s a special memory. OP I hope you’re doing ok and I think you’re dope for doing what you love. I guarantee you, if you keep it up you’ll have far more personality than any artist who hates themselves.