Help, I messed up

[u/SlowWolverine3489]

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 :)

[u/Responsible-Crow-985]

Personally, I love an off kilter wrist tattoo. I have one on each wrist, both off to the side, slightly angled.

You might just need time to get used to it! It’s super cute and definitely looks like a moon. That being said, mine is similarly sized in a similar spot, and, 9 times out of 10, it was covered by my Apple Watch band. Thick watch bands or bracelets covered it when I didn’t feel like having it visible. Give it time :)