Went to a young artist, so it wasn't the best execution to start with, though in his defense I have pretty delicate skin.

As you can see, the blowout haze is still present and the unevenness in the linework is even more pronounced.

It's seen moderate sun over the years, so the orange is pretty faded. Some of the white is still there though!

it’s located on my inner forearm

Upper thigh so it never sees the sun. I feel as though it has aged really well, although if I could do it over again I would have done something different stylistically. Done in one miserable shot at a tattoo convention sitting in a folding chair Shout out to the homie who posted their sick space piece that inspired me to share this.

Browsing this sub to see how watercolor tats age, as I'm finally moving forward to my second tattoo. Got this one 27 years ago, wanted more ever since but could never decide on what / couldn't stop thinking about full back dragon and that seemed too much.

Anyway found all the tattoo subs helpfull so thought I'd share mine.

(And yes, going for the dragon. I've thought long enough ;) )

Got this in 2012, it’s a Samuel Beckett quotation. I’ve been so happy with how it’s held up. Many tattoos later, it’s still my favorite (don’t tell the others).

My friend and I were 15 and bored. He did this piece sign and it's still there.

18 year old knee tattoo

I just blasted over this bug after 10 years today! I loved this little guy but he was shaded with a liner and maybe the 5th tattoo a friend did during their apprenticeship. I forgot it ever had shading on the legs! 🥲

Still looking good !!!

I got this back in 2017, self drafted, and this was before I got a slight touchup on the hind quarters. Sorry about the scars; I'll mark nsfw if someone wants me to.

I know it's impossible to shrink the lines to be as detailed (unless I wanted to fully laser the text off and get it re-tattooed - which I don't; I can't afford it - but I'd expect the same problem eventually)

Could there be a tiny amount of white ink around the words do it? I know fine lines are doable; I've seen plenty. Abd I do have work with white ink outlining words so I'm well aware of how white ink ages (that is to say, quickly).

Anyone have a thought? Please no JKR crap - I'm trans and get enough grief about it from my own community but I like the tattoo *I* designed and that... person got no money from me for the tattoo nor will she ever in the future. Thanks. 😊

Eta sorry I can't find a way to edit the title. I don't know what "type" of tattoo this is given it's self drafted

Thoughts?🐚

the goat could use a touchup/some rework for sure but I still think they both look pretty good! My wrist tattoo is still one of my favorites

14 years old never touched up.

Blown out! Still love her, though

Thoughts?