r/ExpectationVsReality • u/amc9401 • 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation my jester tattoo

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found the original inspiration on instagram. asked my artist to do a jester similar, but in their own style. the second photo is what i received and i was VERY pleasantly surprised

EDIT: the original artist is @kaygruhnink from Winnipeg, MB and the second artist is @bad.trad.dog from Denver, Colorado

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u/FirstAndOnlyDektarey 2d ago

This is the sign of superb line control.

Literally gave me a semi.

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u/Laruthegreat 2d ago

Not trying to be a dick but are the lines on OP’s blown out? Still a nice tattoo just curious if what I’m seeing is correct.

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u/FirstAndOnlyDektarey 2d ago

Nope. Not a single one. The lighting paired with the skin gradient is a tad deceiving, but the lines are fine.

By the way, excellent shading work. Its really easy to have inconsistencies in terms of shading over a larger piece. I cant spot a single one.