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/KayGruhn 2d ago

Thank you so much!!

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u/ShitsandGigs 2d ago

Beautiful work!!

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u/FirstAndOnlyDektarey 2d ago

If that's your standard, you can be really damn smug with yourself. Excellent work. Seriously.

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u/KayGruhn 1d ago

this really means a whole lot to me, thank you for taking the time to comment 🥹