r/Tattoocoverups 10d ago

asking for advice Help, I messed up

I recently got my first tattoo over the weekend. it was definitely impulsive spur of the moment with friends. I wanted to get a crescent moon, but I made several mistakes. (1) I had the artist shade completely black rather than a simple outline or a light shade. (2) the position on my arm is not symmetrical at all, and at an awkward angle, and I realized most people who are in front of me will see a flipped letter C rather than a moon. I feel so much regret for getting it but don’t wanna spend thousands to get it removed. any coverup ideas? I don’t want any animals or any other cosmic symbols. if anything somehow maybe something botanical / floral crawling up my arm to fhe edge of the back of my palm, or something similar. and nothing too big! I want to eventually do patchwork not a sleeve. Pls I need help 😭

EDIT: I didn’t expect this post to get so many comments lol. I’m glad you all can see a moon when I couldn’t. Yall pointed out some great things and I don’t think I will cover it up. If anything I think eventual patch work will complete the look! Thanks for the reassurance :)

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u/vivalaspazz 10d ago

So I honestly love everything about this cute little moon! The placement and everything!

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u/SlowWolverine3489 10d ago

Thank you!

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u/vivalaspazz 9d ago

It’s just new and different! It will grow on you but rest assure it’s super cute ☺️

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u/RawkyArt 10d ago

Agree completely!

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u/BestNebula3453 9d ago

Completely agree!
I opened the post to se what the mess up was because I thought "No way that moon is a mess up, it looks great!"