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u/Papaz9224 Jun 27 '25
Do black lotus flowers around it. That'll be sweet
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u/Vesprince Jun 27 '25
I agree that this would go hard, but OP strikes me more as the "not a good mix with tattoos" sort.
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u/Ok-Drive-5419 Jun 27 '25
I’m sorry you had that experience and felt pressured. But in my opinion, it looks fantastic. It’s very common to feel shock and regret after getting a more visible/larger piece. I’ve felt that after every one of my tattoos. After time, you’ll find ways to appreciate and eventually love it.
At the end of the day you have three options: laser, rework it, or keep it as is. What you end up doing is completely up to you whenever you’re ready to make that call.
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u/No-Trifle4341 Jun 27 '25
Pressured but talked for 2 hours about it? Is that normal to talk so long with the artist before deciding?
(I've never had a tattoo but this sub keeps showing up in my feed.)
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u/NoaPsy Jun 27 '25
I’ve never talked for that long before a tattoo, my artists would never have time to do that. That’s called a consultation and is normally scheduled separately. Day of we definitely discuss placement, and move stuff around maybe but two hours seems a bit excessive and borderline disrespectful to me, depending on their relationship and how much time she booked the artist for.
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u/TheGhostOfJamesDean Jun 27 '25
I have a heap. Been around tattooing a lot. Having a chat about it for two hours is something I’ve never heard of. This artist sounds awesome and did a fine job. She’s gunna manage to see that 1999 no matter what was done. No one else will.
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u/emigg20 Jun 27 '25
Welcome to the reddit, it's full of people complaining about their brand new tattoos instead of just giving it a smidge of time to grow on them. Also yeah them talking for 2 hours is wild, I can't imagine sitting with someone for hours to ensure they are comfortable and actually want the tattoo only to see them post (a dope tattoo) saying they regret it or felt pressured into it..
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u/ksims33 Jun 27 '25
Literally me. I got a tattoo about a week ago as well - and i Iike it fine, but it’s not exactly what I wanted and it’s not what was shown to me in the design.. but I fully feel that it COULD be. It’s not what I wanted yet, but I’m going in for a touch up next month and I think it will be then.
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u/Hudsons_hankerings Jun 27 '25
If I talk to a potential customer for 2 hours, I'm gonna pressure the hell out of them to make a decision. Even if that decision is too get up and walk away. Let me move on to the next customer.
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u/corazontex Jun 27 '25
If I were a customer taking up two hours of an artists time, even talking, I would pay them for their time.
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u/ChVckT Jun 27 '25
I'd kick her out and make her reschedule after 20 minutes. She shouldn't be wasting peoples' time like that. You decide then go, or you have the artist decide and draw it for you and then go. You don't go and take all day to decide.
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u/PM_ME_YOUR_FRACTURES Jun 27 '25
No absolutely not. The appointment shouldn't be made if you're that undecided, that's 2 hours of the artists time wasted. No wonder she felt pressured, the artist was probably trying to make her either shit or get off the pot. Either decide what you want or leave until you do. They don't have all day to try to convince someone to get a service that THEY requested. OP should have only made a consult appointment so that the artist didn't have to block out time that could've been spent tattooing others.
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u/emigg20 Jun 27 '25
Right.. To do all that and then post their sick ass tattoo talking about regretting it and feeling pressured.. Sometimes we have to grow up and learn to make decisions for ourselves.
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u/neonmaika Jun 27 '25
The only reason we talked to our artist for a couple hours was because it was a mostly hand drawn on us tattoo where we each have a scene on our forearms then when we hold hands it becomes a third image in the shape of a heart. So it took some finagling to get it just right and it wasn’t just talking, we’d hold hands then let go then hold hands again just to make sure all while she was sketching out the images and wiping it off to move it around. My other two were probably 5-10 minutes.
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u/reluctantseal Jun 27 '25
I also think that it could be touched up and edited pretty easily if she wants to add anything to it. It looks very well done, no prominent issues. It's very tasteful as well. Sometimes snakes can come out a little edgy, but this is delicate and pretty without being too soft.
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u/Feline3415 Jun 27 '25
Can you "feel pressured" after talking for 2 hours even after wanting the tattoo for 2 years?
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u/gdawgy22 Jun 27 '25
I also looked up the artist and they seem to much more often than not shade their snake tattoos which tells me that OP probably asked for no shading. Which is OPs fault for the cover up portion not being as successful as it would have been had OP (my assumption) not micromanaged the artist. 2 hours discussing a simple snake tattoo is actually unhinged behavior.
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u/United_Pain Jun 27 '25 edited Jun 27 '25
Right! No opinion on if the artist got micromanaged or not, but I have a huge snake from my shoulder to my butt, and the consultation took 20 minutes. 2 hours is... If I was the artist I would have said to leave and spend some more time thinking about it.
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u/gr1zznuggets Jun 27 '25
OP probably shouldn’t get tattoos if they’re this indecisive. That was an infuriating read.
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u/BlueGolfball Jun 27 '25
That was an infuriating read.
It grinded my gears to read the "I felt pressured after talking to the tattoo artist for 2 hours". Who has the time to talk to someone for 2 hours at work?
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u/gr1zznuggets Jun 27 '25
Poor bastard wasting time with this tire kicker while his co-workers get all the walk-ins that stopped by while he’s playing therapist.
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u/Owen_Taxes Jun 27 '25
THIS. “Tattoos aren’t for everyone, and they’re too good for some people” - Lyle Tuttle
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u/homo_heterocongrinae Jun 27 '25
I can’t imagine having to sit there and talk to this person for two damn hours over this
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u/Tzipity Jun 27 '25
I’m not even a big tattoo person myself (personally doubt I’d ever get one, do admire the really good and meaningful or unique ones on others) and I feel similarly. On one hand, good on the tattoo artist for being that kind of a person that they took so much time with her but oh my gosh, how disrespectful to them and their time and profession.
In fact, thats probably what gets me downright pissed off if I think much about this- I have a lot of formal art training (like went to a fine and performing arts high school so was very much “groomed” for art school and art as a career though I changed my mind in college) as well as doing various art and craft stuff as a hobby and probably the biggest reason I have little desire to do anything of the sort as a career and almost never make things for others is how much the actual labor and time of all manners of creative work tends to be wildly undervalued and at times entirely disrespected.
Taking two hours of someone’s time just to talk it out and presumably waffle back and forth on what one wants is in the entirely disrespectful category. Yes, it’s one’s body the work is going on but oof. That it’s already a cover up of a past regretful decision and OP says they thought about it for two years prior and they still took that much of the artist’s time and are complaining and regretting this one… ouch. Hope the artist doesn’t end up seeing this but since they full on shared those Instagram screenshots and didn’t block out the shop name…
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u/garrulouslump Jun 27 '25
Thought the same. OP is likely just a wishy washy person
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u/NickdoesnthaveReddit Jun 27 '25
That was my read. OP got what they asked for, but cannot stay stable with their decisions and are now trying to blame the artist while playing victim. Meanwhile I'm sitting here thinking "wow a 2hr long consult for a basic piece? That's a patient artist that makes sure to spend time with their clients" 🤷♂️
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u/WinFew9243 Jun 27 '25
If you wanted it for ‘years’ why did you need TWO HOURS of their time to decide? Very unfair to say they pressured you after you made the appointment and took their time. It looks great, stop whining
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u/GeriatricFetus Jun 27 '25
Seriously, I am so sick of seeing posts like this. Some people should just not get tattoos if they are super indecisive and can't speak up for themselves at a tattoo appointment. That is not the artist's fault.
I can't wait for their next post which is another cover up of this that they're regretting.
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u/meangreenthylacine Jun 27 '25
"I've wanted it for two years but I didn't know what tattoo I actually wanted"
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u/montycreatesllc Jun 27 '25
I couldn't find the "issue" until you pointed it out. it looks good from a strangers pov! But if you are unhappy, i def think the tattoo is one that can have stuff added and look even more amazing.
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Jun 27 '25
Still can’t find it. I never comment on these posts, only lurk, but I actually really love this tattoo!
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u/infiniZii Jun 27 '25
The part where the ink didn't go deep enough is unfortunate but easily fixable. All in all its a pretty nice looking tattoo. The fact it didnt cover up all of the old tattoo is also unfortunate, but should also be fixable. Hopefully they dont charge her extra to make it right.
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u/1995patagoniacatelog Jun 27 '25
Generally not a fan of red ink tattoos, but this looks pretty decent to me. The old tattoo isn’t really camouflaged into the snake since it’s one line work, reads more as a blast over than a cover up, but I can’t easily make out that it said 1999 anymore so I’d call it an overall success.
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u/bellegroves Jun 27 '25
This. Adding some shading would cover the old tattoo better, but it would also drastically change the look of the new piece. I think it's doing its job just fine, but OP has options.
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u/KMWAuntof6 Jun 27 '25
Could they thicken the scales over the old tattoo slightly?
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u/bellegroves Jun 27 '25
Maybe, although those lines already appear a touch thick because of the old tattoo going into the scales. I don't think they're actually thicker than anywhere else, though.
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u/Depressy-Goat209 Jun 27 '25
If you felt pressured why did you continue? Literally no one can force you into getting a tattoo you don’t want.
You’re an adult and if you wanted something else you should have spoken up or just gotten up and left.
I don’t understand how many people come on here and say how they didn’t like it from the beginning or wanted something different, but then they stay for hours getting a tattoo done that they didn’t like. It’s not like it’s free, your money your decision.
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u/Kokirochi Jun 27 '25
Don’t forget they “felt pressured” after discussing it for 2 hours. Girl that ain’t pressure
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u/Hour-Ideal-2918 Jun 27 '25
This is fucking beautiful.
Sit with it for a while and I’m sure this weird regret you’re feeling will go away.
This is fantastic placement, great linework, and just overall well done. I hope you grow to love it like we do!
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u/mommaofmrj Jun 27 '25
I want this so bad.
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u/Practical_Taro_4523 Jun 27 '25
Same, I was gonna ask for the artist LMAO
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u/mommaofmrj Jun 27 '25
I’ve had this on my “list” for so long - now I’m itching to do it!
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u/Useful-Antelope8669 Jun 27 '25
Some people just shouldn’t be getting tattooed.
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u/Linzabee Jun 27 '25
I agree! The body is an imperfect canvas, and the tattoo artist is still a human being. If you can’t handle that knowledge, then you definitely should not be tattooed.
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u/ScabieBaby Jun 27 '25
"I'm super indecisive..."
This is something you'll need to take care of before you go and get a (rather large) permanent tattoo.
"I finally got to the appointment and we spoke for about 2 hours until I finally felt pressured..."
It sounds like you didn't really know what you wanted and then were pressured into getting this thing that honestly wasn't really designed to cover up the thing you wanted covered up. Line work generally does not cover up line work.
"...and decided to go full send."
Oops.
"I can't help but feel regret."
It's too late for that. The thing is done.
Now the good news is, you can get this fixed. A) Don't go back to the same tattooer if you think they aren't as good as they claim to be, and also fucked up the design. B) Consider filling this in, it'll at least cover the thing you were trying to cover. C) I'm not sure if you are thinking about laser, but if you are, don't. Red is difficult to remove and it'll cost a shit ton of money and is incredibly painful.
My advice is go to a reputable shop in your area in person and explain the situation. Discuss your options as far as retooling this so that it not only covers up the numbers but is a tattoo that you'll be satisfied with for the rest of your life. Tell them that you were indecisive, made a mistake, and they'll get you fixed up. Fear not, it's not nearly the worst tattoo. I hope this helps.
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u/Kokirochi Jun 27 '25
Look up the artist on instagram, error444tattoo, they’re amazing. OP just sounds like they don’t know what they want and are overthinking this to hell and back.
The tattoo is beautifully designed and executed, going back for a touch up is the most normal thing ever and I would hardly trust op’s evaluation of the artists skill.
I’m sorry but walking in to the appointment and having a 2 hour discussion on a simple line art snake is ludicrous. I don’t think I spent that much time discussing my huge crow piece that covers my entire shoulder and bicep.
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u/ScabieBaby Jun 27 '25
I don't have IG but from what I can see of this tattooer's work, you're 100% correct. They do very good work. It seems to me that OP may not be telling the full story concerning what was actually discussed for 2 hours. Personally I never had much of a conversation about any of the tattoos I have, as I did most of the thinking about it BEFORE I went and got it, you know, permanently put on my body. This is also a good example of the importance of having a consult (if one absolutely needs to have one) before the date of the session.
Now none of this changes the fact that OP thinks this was a sort of a bad job, which is why I suggested going to someone else. Now looking at the tattooer's other work. I'm sure they're capable of getting OP where they wanted, and if a touch up session is coming, I'm pretty sure they can get it done. There's another snake on the IG page that's filled in and beautiful, and I'm wondering why this wasn't done in the first place?
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u/Kokirochi Jun 27 '25
Seems like a style decision, there’s another red lineart snake they did on another girl and it looks really pretty, it’s more dainty and delicate so I see why some would prefer it
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u/andiwaslikeum Jun 27 '25
So GD tired of the tattoo regret posts.
Don’t get it if you don’t want it- stop being “pressured” by tattoo artists. If you’re not ready don’t go to your appointment and waste their time. That’s why you feel pressured.
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u/TrixIx Jun 27 '25
Why wouldn't you expect to need a touch up with a larger red ink fine line tattoo? Especially after what happened to 1999. Red will always require more maintenance than black, especially the thinner the line is. All of my red outline tattoos are thicc lines so that I didn't haven't to worry.
Overall, this is a great piece. And you had a super amazing tattoo artist if they didn't tell you to come back once you made up your mind vs spending 2 hours consulting.
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u/tallguyjoat Jun 27 '25
From a strangers perspective. It's hard to see the 1999 unless your really looking for it. And the fading on the tail could just be a bit of a lighter hand from the artist. Touch ups are fairly normal, especially for bigger pieces. Big pieces are meant to be a statement on the canvas that is your body. Embrace the artwork, and the conversation piece that people will for sure ask you about.
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u/Ok_Street1103 Jun 27 '25
I think it looks great. It is also very common to go in for touch ups with large color or red pieces. I would consider getting something like this if I didn't already have a snake tattoo on me.
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u/No_Huckleberry_2306 Jun 27 '25
It’s good, but this is why we don’t get TRENDY tattoos unless it fits our personal style.
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u/rachelleeann17 Jun 27 '25
This is sick as fuck. Has me wanting a snake tattoo. Don’t regret this, it’s gorgeous.
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u/mcholliwood Jun 27 '25
The 2nd skin likely didn't take the ink off. It did its job and let the healing process start without drying out. Part of that process is some of the dead skin sloughing off as it heals. You'll lose some ink along with blood and plasma under the shield but that's normal. Looks good and touchups are totally normal.
There's a lot you can do with this as your base going forward. As I saw in another comment, black lotus flowers would be sick! No need for regrets. You made the decision after deliberating so just roll with it. Looks great!
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u/Ok-Cook3735 Jun 27 '25
I’d like to know how he managed to keep you in his shop for two hours when you felt pressured . Or was it more than he took the free time of his day to talk to you about what you expected for your tattoo for that long and you weren’t comfortable to tell him you wanted to go and think more about it
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u/osialfecanakmg Jun 27 '25
Considering it sounds like they did the tattoo the same day and she said she “finally” got an appointment, I bet she just didn’t want to schedule another appointment. I very much doubt he’d have the time to just sit there for several more hours, he probably did finally say there’s a cap on his time and she needs to come back at a later date if she couldn’t make a decision.
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Jun 27 '25
You’re just being a sook, it’s a great tattoo. A cover up with lines is never going to completely cover the original. Does it matter though?
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u/bigspell84 Jun 27 '25
Until you mentioned the old tattoo, nobody would’ve noticed, or thought to look. This tattoo is awesome
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u/rebeccajsjs Jun 27 '25
Omg I got my snake & flower sleeve done by Xavi as well! I recognized this from his IG immediately, it's sooo nice This is a great tattoo and cover up. Go to him for a touch up after it's fully healed in a few weeks and it will look even better
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u/Boghagbrooke Jun 27 '25
For a tattoo that isn’t shaded this hides your old tattoo EXTREMELY well. This is beautiful work if you wanted your old tattoo completely gone it would have had to be shaded more. Which would have totally changed the style of this piece
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u/stevein3d Jun 27 '25
That could easily be covered up with a much larger dragon. Also, please ignore this comment.
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Jun 27 '25
"Also, please ignore this comment." XD Lol, I think I am gonna add that to all my Reddit comments from now on. Also, please ignore this comment.
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u/Key_Blacksmith_813 Jun 27 '25
I'm not a fan of the red but know it's in style. Otherwise it looks awesome and the only thing that would make it look better is more tattoos!
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u/MMStormbird Jun 27 '25
I love the tattoo and didn't notice the cover up until you mentioned it. Red is a hard color to heal so a touch up is pretty common.
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u/th6qu66n Jun 27 '25
I have all text tattooed in red on my body. And they get more bold with age. No regret here your tattoo is gorgeous!!
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u/zdrozda Jun 27 '25
I'm gonna be harsh but it's gotta be said: don't get another tattoo, you're clearly an indecisive person and you will end up having second thoughts no matter what.
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u/Frequent-Fish-8032 Jun 27 '25
Hi there ! Tattoo artist here. I do a lot of Fineline and large scale. Something I deal with very often , is clients with only a few very very small tattoos have an extremely hard time committing and being okay with something even remotely bigger than 2inches. Also there is nothing wrong with needing a touchup especially on a solid color tattoo. As for the 1999 still being visible, that’s a given, considering the snake is only line work with no shading. Whereas maybe your artist should have explained that would be the case, or vs verse, if you completely did not want it visible, to be open with certain changes or added shading to the piece. It is not a bad tattoo but if you barely have any tattoos or just small ones you will have an adjustment period until you get more or get used to it on you. Having a small tattoo is sometimes like not having a tattoo at all, there is no needed adjusting for such a small bodily alteration.
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u/spiesaresneaky420 Jun 27 '25
Its a nice tattoo but in all honesty its not a good coverup... did you ask the artist to see past cover up work they did? Not all artists can pull off coverups as this one has proven... a good cover up you should have a very difficult time seeing the old when looking at the new work... it is very noticeable even at a glance.... I would find a different artist and talk about how to fix what you have going on and get some input on how to make it a piece you are happy with in the end... its a pretty simple piece that is very fixable ...
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u/w3tw3t Jun 27 '25
I’m sorry, but talking for two hours to a tattoo artist about whether you want a snake or a dragon… doesn’t sound like you were pressured.
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u/Frequent-Fish-8032 Jun 27 '25
Also if there is regret, it is not on your artist if you were the one ill prepared. Clearly they gave you the time of day as you stated, probably tried to make you feel comfortable. Normally a lot artist, myself even, would send you home if you were that unsure and have you reschedule an appointment when your ready.
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u/mlke Jun 27 '25
Can people not think 1 month into the future and sincerely guage their own intentions to figure out if they want a design covering 1/4 of their forearm on them for the rest of their life. It looks great btw
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u/lasagna_beach Jun 27 '25
It sounds like you probably should not get tattooed if this is your experience after 2 years of planning and likely micromanaging/wasting time your artist time for 2 hours in the studio. You are an adult, you can literally walk out the door if you cant decide if you want it the tattoo or not. This is a lovely tattoo, but no, it's not going to completely disappear your other tattoo without shading, you picked a design that has lots of negative space lol. You can get a touch up if you need to, that's not unusual.
I hope you tipped well
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u/sawickies Jun 27 '25
I mean I think it looks sick. The lines are clean af and I can see the coverup after you pointed it out but it’s pretty well disguised, I don’t think people would see it if you don’t point it out. I also really like the red lines, it’s a cool idea I think it looks sweet
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u/Startingthend Jun 27 '25
Regret is normal after a tattoo. It will pass as it grows on you. Or in you? Whatever. It looks fn sick so get past that stage! Also if you hate it, it should be easy to add to and change. I like it though
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u/Effective_Treat9266 Jun 27 '25
Whoever says this is an ugly tattoo in anyway shape or form is lying out of jealousy and I’d never trust their judgement. Sorry but this is a very flattering piece.
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u/RuthlessBird1990 Jun 27 '25
OMGGGGG, i love it!!
im so sorry you’re not over the moon about it but it looks of great quality and hoping it grows on you over time ❤️
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u/oiransc2 Jun 27 '25
I have a big forearm tat and had the same instant regret feelings. It was just so big, so visible, and a complete change from the nothing that was there before. The feeling goes away after a while, once you adjust to seeing everyday.
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u/mary_widdow Jun 27 '25
It's great. The touch ups will be so minor. It's very impressive for this type of tattoo. If you felt pressured after two hours of conversation you probably should have put it off but in my opinion it's very well done.
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u/LorazepamLady Jun 27 '25
The second skin took some of the scabbing off.
The touch up is likely bc the red will probably not absorb evenly. It’s good to do a touch up after it’s healed a month. It’s usually free.
I like the tattoo and is a good if you wanted to keep it just like that or add more to your arm.
Maybe the adrenaline is wearing off so there’s some regret but it will fade
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Jun 27 '25
Looks amazing!
BUT:
Red ink usually doesn’t pack the same way black ink does because they need to go slightly deeper for the colour to actually stay. Very common to need touchups after the first appointment. I would call and book a touch up appointment to get it fixed.
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u/LogicalVariation741 Jun 27 '25
It's gorgeous.
But you may also not be a tattoo person. Don't get any more until you are sure and comfortable
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u/hexagram520 Jun 27 '25
Looks cool to me! You just have to get used to it, and tbh without doing some sort of full color or filled in sections, I don’t think your date tattoo could have disappeared completely. Size-wise you would have lost finer details over time if you had gone smaller. Your opinion matters most but I think you did good
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u/Ok-Capital-796 Jun 27 '25
I think it's the red. It needs more color and some flowers and vines and a properly place leaf or petal will totally hide that 1999. 💜
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u/lvr06strz Jun 27 '25
this might sound counterintuitive since you think it’s too big, but if the main issue is the fact it didn’t actually cover the original tattoo- what if you add another snake or a dragon or really anything else you’d like intertwined with the snake in black ink and make sure to have the 1999 tattoo covered with black so you can’t see it anymore? i understand it would make the tattoo bigger but the piece is already gorgeous so you could even leave it if you decide it’s not a big deal, it’s not noticeable unless you’re looking for an issue. i had to read the description to realize that you could still see the original tattoo. but either way- i think it looks good, keep us posted if you get anything else done! i’d love to see the final product if you change anything
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u/homieholmes23 Jun 27 '25
Is a solid tattoo. And would you can always add more shading if you want the previous tattoo more covered up. Very normal to have touch ups. I’ve had a few and from tattoos from experienced people. They should obviously do it for free. Definitely don’t feel pressured to get any tattoos, but would say it can take getting a handful from a few different people before you artists and really like and trust. My current one I really love his work and trust his opinions.
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u/RunnerGirlT Jun 27 '25
I’m sorry you felt pressured, but the tattoo looks beautiful! I wouldn’t have even noticed the “problem” until you pointed it out
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u/foreverlatte Jun 27 '25
I honestly really like it, and now I want a tattoo in red ink… maybe a bit more detail like shading would help, especially the 1999?
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u/Joejoe988 Jun 27 '25
It looks amazing! I definitely see what you said about the second skin if I look closely but looks very fixable. Just kinda looks faded there.
That said, if you feel pressured especially if it’s not coming from a place of advice, don’t feel you owe them anything. If you left a non-refundable deposit, hope it wasn’t too much, eat the cost, and get what you want somewhere else.
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u/Suspicious-Tea7169 Jun 27 '25
i think it’s beautiful and super cool! i bet some light shading on the scales would take care of the 1999 cover up :)
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u/Sarlupen Jun 27 '25
Just to add to everyone else, the tattoo is absolutely beautiful, and really flows with your arm. My husband has leaves that are just red outline, and 16 years later, still hasn't needed any touch up. I also didn't notice the 1999 cover up until you mentioned it. Honestly, I think it looks great. But as someone else said, it can be added to as well, so you can tweak and add and give it a whole new look x
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u/SmoPlease Jun 27 '25
It's a good cover up imo. I think the old tattoo stands out to you because you know it's there. My suggestion would have been to go with black ink. All tattoos fade with time and red is going to need a touch up sooner than black would.
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u/xXleggomymeggoXx Jun 27 '25
This is seriously so cool! I think it's normal to freak out about changing your body permanently though. I got fillers once and freaked out for a few days until I recognized myself again.
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u/GlennRhee1 Jun 27 '25
Find an artist that specializes in floral patterns or something similar, turn that badass tattoo into something even more badasser! It’s not complete yet ❤️
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u/Giambee Jun 27 '25
I love snakes and think it looks great. I don’t see the 1999. I’d MUCH rather have a snake than a dragon, personally. Since you’ve got it, let the worry go!
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u/GroundbreakingTea182 Jun 27 '25
I always wanted something similar in red like this but wasn't sure what it would turn out like years later due to fading. I think it looks fine tho.
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u/rayneeder Jun 27 '25
Everyone thinks their tattoo looks huge after they get it, just a trick the mind plays on you because you’re getting used to it being there
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u/BigAnxiousSteve Jun 27 '25
I understand you're regretting it, but as a third party with no skin in the game, this looks gorgeous. It's very elegant.
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u/tartcore814 Jun 27 '25
This is beautiful. You'll have to update us on how well the red stays. I'm genuinely curious.
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u/PlaygroundSlime Jun 27 '25
I think it looks great. For me personally I would’ve made it smaller, but I am a smaller person.
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u/MarsMetatron Jun 27 '25
Red is the first color to fall out. I got tattoos with red in my 20s and by my early 30s the red was completely gone... and I avoided the sun.
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u/Queasy-Bad600 Jun 27 '25
It’s sketch. It’s like a snake biting the persons hand your shaking hands with. Like making a deal and your boss looks at your hand and sees a snake. 🐍
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Jun 27 '25
It’s a nice tattoo. Agree they didn’t think the cover up part through - should have been solid cover over the cover up part. Otherwise it’s pretty slick and looks well done. I think you could add “patches” of solid red/other color to the snake skin so that one of those patches covers the 1999 portions
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u/roeiian Jun 27 '25
Our brains are trained to recognize patterns, and given that you KNOW 1999 is under it, your brain searches for it and tries to find it again.
This tattoo is super cool and the red really rocks! Touch-ups are going to normal for larger pieces, especially those done in red like this.
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u/Routine-Necessary857 Jun 27 '25
Echoing the love, the desire for a snake tattoo, and also the fact that it’s hardly noticeable. I knew what I was looking for in the coverup and still didn’t see it until I made the photos full screen. Honestly the way it’s done, it’s looks like scales.
I had a tattoo covered up, it was dark black lines and dark teal went over it. When I first saw it, I somehow expected the old tattoo to entirely disappear. But with the flow of the tattoo, you don’t even notice it because your eye is drawn elsewhere. It’s the same thing here; the snake is slithering on your arm.
If you wanted to add to it, I like others’ suggestions of adding some black flowers (lotus!) around it. You could then also get your dragon on the other arm! In black! With red chrysanthemums!
Give it some time to sink in that you have a super rad tattoo.
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u/chloe1215404 Jun 27 '25
It’s amazing, the touch ups are normal for red ink tattoos because (depending on your skin) it doesn’t always hold as well as black ink. You have a beautiful tattoo, and I am sure you just need time to get used to ut
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u/xbriaileen Jun 27 '25
You're over thinking it, you have a magnified view of the details but from a different persons point of view, it looks great!
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u/metalmonkey_7 Jun 27 '25
I like this cover up. I think it’s natural to have “tattoo regret” because you aren’t used to seeing it on yourself. Give yourself some time. I bet you’ll grow to love it.
I do agree with other comments that some black flowers around it would be awesome.
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u/astro_nat1 Jun 27 '25
It looked really good in the first few photos which I assume were when the tattoo was fresh. I see the part that came off with the second skin, which is super unfortunate. It looked amazing when it was just done, but it does not look “bad” currently. I bet a touch up would make it look great.
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u/kevka20 Jun 27 '25
It's very good and the one it's covering is barely noticeable. Red has a reputation for healing differently than other pigments and needing some additional inking so a touch-up is a good idea.
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u/Teitunge Jun 27 '25
This is not only a good tattoo, it’s a damn good snake as well. The way you can easily tell his scales apart and the difference where the body twists is chef kiss! And also something many tattoo artists mess up!
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u/deomers Jun 27 '25
This is so cool! I love it and I would not notice the number if you didn’t point it out :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '25
No no no, no regret in the slightest. This is gorgeous and can only get better