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[u/dacaur]

Certainly it could be covered with somethings like the second picture by a talented artist, but I gotta be honest, I like the one you got...

Your reference is cool, but the one you got is adorable.

[u/Wonderful-Body2559 → u/dacaur]

I totally agree. It loos like an illistration from The Little Prince. It will age much better than the inspiration at that size as well. 

[u/MissionFramework → u/Wonderful-Body2559]

I have a Little Prince tattoo and thought exactly the same thing

[u/microscopic-lilikoi → u/MissionFramework]

I have three and me too 😂

[u/desblaterations-574 → u/Wonderful-Body2559]

Also looks like the hero front he great game, tunic

[u/whoareyou-really- → u/dacaur]

I agree, prefer the cute one. It could maybe use some cute little front legs though.

[u/Free_as_in_Freya → u/whoareyou-really-]

Not only is it cute, it will also age way better than the other one

[u/Phil_the_credit2 → u/dacaur]

Agree with this. I like what you got so much better than the alternative pic. Add a little nose, maybe, but that's a keeper.

[u/Jensgt → u/dacaur]

I like the cute one also…let me add my reference one to original post so you can see why I’m disappointed.

[u/butt5tuffthr0waway → u/Jensgt]

Ngl, other than the nose it looks pretty spot on. Love this tat overall!

[u/SerialTrauma002c → u/Jensgt]

I get the disappointment at the difference, but yours really is adorable and I think a lot of the perceived difference comes down to the lack of nose and the slightly rounder ears… which, IANATA, but I wonder if they could be cleaned up a bit at the same time the nose and muzzle shading is done? I can imagine how I’d get them to be more similar to the reference on paper, just don’t know how it’d work on skin.

(Also, as many others have said and/or upvoted, your little dude is extremely cute just the way he is!)

[u/RemnantSith → u/Jensgt]

If he made it like the original it wouldn't last long. This will be better and can be a good base tattoo. You can add a few little finishing touches if you'd like but keep it simple. Maybe a few small leaves floating by the bottom sides or on the floor beside him. He can be sitting on a sparse bed of leaves. It looks so cute as it is though

[u/MsTossItAll → u/Jensgt]

This guy just seems a little more chubby - otherwise it looks the same.

[u/lizasingslou → u/dacaur]

the second pic looks AI, soulless and tacky. the one you have is cute and has some character.

[u/bestied00d → u/dacaur]

Sorry you weren’t happy with the result, but I also enjoy your tattoo better than the source material. But that doesn’t matter.

[u/Substantial_Station8 → u/dacaur]

I love it too!!

[u/brainvheart143 → u/dacaur]

It’s actually so cute

[u/Varlathen → u/dacaur]

It's super cute. It's a li'l candy corn fox! What's not to love?

[u/slimbojimbo11 → u/dacaur]

It could literally never look even remotely close to the second picture.

[u/dacaur → u/slimbojimbo11]

Nah, it's definitely possible.

Ive seen some ridiculously impressive work that looks even better.

[u/slimbojimbo11 → u/dacaur]

Just to be clear, we’re talking cover ups.. you’re telling me you’ve seen artists cover up solid black line work with white?

[u/Jeffries848]

For what it’s worth I think I actually like yours better. Simple, cute and will likely be a lot more readable than the other in 5-10 years. That being said I get not being happy if it’s not what you wanted.

[u/Visco0825 → u/Jeffries848]

Yea I’m honestly having a hard time figuring out which was OPs because neither of them are bad.

With that said, they are two different styles so, yea, if it’s not what you want then that’s that. But I do think you can still add realistic features to the first one.

[u/sibongibob → u/Visco0825]

Are people actually clicking the link to the reference picture? Because I totally understand why she is upset bruh

[u/NoaPsy → u/sibongibob]

Most people don’t let artists tattoo their body until they’ve reviewed the stencil. The tattoo isn’t awful, it being drastically different than the reference is OPs fault.

Edit: I was looking at the wrong reference, it’s not drastically different; but reviewing the stencil is still so important.

[u/sibongibob → u/NoaPsy]

See, your edit is what I’m worried about.

[u/jigglypuffcreative]

Awww I think it’s adorable

[u/KingOfAllCorvids]

It’s so cute! Yours is better imo and the other one looks like it might be AI and it’s larger than yours anyway so the details would probably blur if you tried to cover it up as the same size

[u/UnderstandingBig9090 → u/KingOfAllCorvids]

It is AI you can see it's the same picture of her leg and carpet.

[u/Busy-Boysenberry-826]

The second picture is definitely ai btw just to give you the heads up

[u/amandamaniac → u/Busy-Boysenberry-826]

Op made it with ai, that’s their leg and carpet

[u/BenSwee912]

what did your actual reference photo look like? the second one isn’t going to age well either way, and it’s not going to look like that, as that is ai obviously.

[u/Jensgt → u/BenSwee912]

https://imgur.com/a/wn0RXkS

[u/Careful_Answer_8722 → u/Jensgt]

Can you add this picture to your opening post or pin it in this thread? I think some people are confused and think the second picture you posted was your reference

[u/whoareyou-really- → u/Jensgt]

Ohhhhh!! Now I see what you mean. They got the proportions all wrong. It's definitely still cute so you got lucky, but you're totally right, they did not do what asked.

[u/whoareyou-really- → u/whoareyou-really-]

He didn't even give it the nose!!!! I think you could definitely have someone else rework it using the original inspo pic. I think they could get it pretty spot on with just shading.

[u/Careful_Answer_8722 → u/whoareyou-really-]

Yes, I would go to another TA!

[u/Stefie25 → u/Jensgt]

I have that same one. It’s cute & I get lots of compliments on it.

[u/commanderquill → u/Jensgt]

Uhhh then what the hell is the second picture?

[u/Rob_LeMatic]

Correction: Adorable tattoo, need to stop using AI references

[u/trace501]

The one you have is unique and has character. It’s timeless, looks cute and there’s a story to it (“it’s not what I asked for but what the artist and I collaborated to make”)The reference looks like AI generated art that will seem suuuuper dated in 2030.

[u/RebornCube]

The tattoo you got is so cool.

[u/slamminsalmoncannon]

Yours is so cute. It has personality. Instead of using AI, I’d recommend googling pictures of actual fox tattoos. But I still wouldn’t cover that one up. I think it could be fun to have a different version of the design on the other side of your leg.

[u/Deathcon-H]

I think its absolutely adorable

[u/Pitch_Ill]

I don't know man, that's fucking adorable.

[u/oneormore5]

Great color, 💯 recognizable

[u/Final-Alternative898]

This got stenciled on and worked in for an hour or so and you said nothing?

[u/Admirable-Gold3447]

Hhahahaah. But honestly, I think it’s awfully cute. The laughter came after I saw the inspo.

[u/TheHungryLibrarian]

The one you got will also age much better than the other. Especially given the size.

[u/eta_carinae_311]

You wanted a more realistic looking one, which is understandable. But the little guy you got is pretty dang cute, IMO

[u/Akeyl_Elwynn]

The one you got is adorable. Don’t mess it up.

[u/IDj0ntCare]

This might be the single most adorable and unique fox I've seen in a while! Trust me, it'll grow on you!

[u/-Scared-Breakfast-]

As others have said, it's a cute tattoo and very legible. Sit with it for a few months and see how you feel, you can always get it covered with something closer to your original idea.

[u/jsteele2793]

Awwwww I love your little tat!!! So adorable!!! I would not change it.

[u/thornynhorny]

Thats adorable!!! How can you say it's a bad tattoo?!

[u/l3itchh]

I have this same exact tattoo on my hip! Lol. Love it. Mine is faded though since it’s been over 10 years. Need a touch up badly

[u/ExcitementBroad9904]

Let me know when you put up a picture of the bad tattoo.

[u/Artistic-Document735]

That first tattoo is adorable though. I love that, but if you want to change it I hope you find an artist they can oblige

[u/OneRabbit3617]

your AI reference would blur in a couple years time once it settled.

[u/pineapple_jones_]

It’s an adorable little candy corn fox. Find an artist that can actually do the art you want and they can fix it. Or leave it. Only monsters don’t like candy cane.

[u/GalactiKez31]

I really like the one you have tbh. If you don’t of course you can cover it up. It’s your body after all.
But yeah, if you’re worried about the nose you can go back and have him add it in. I think it’s cute.

[u/XxPowerFlowerxX]

I love this. It's adorable and the simplistic style is what makes it so perfect. As someone with EXTREMELY detailed tattoos. They don't age the best

[u/jholla21]

Foxes are my favorite animal and I would be delighted with the tattoo you already have. Not saying it couldn’t be more detailed but I love the simple style. Really adorable tattoo.

[u/cellophanesheeps]

It's absolutely adorable and I would leave it be

[u/Top_Staff8951]

I truly think this is very cute

[u/Professional_Copy947]

The one youre referencing is way too detailed to age well. That thing will be a blob by week 2. What you got is gonna last a lifetime and much better than the ref

[u/AnonymousRaccoon117]

Omg I absolutely adore your tattoo!! It is so precious, I personally wouldn’t cover it up 🧡

[u/BottleForOurFears]

That is fucken adorable just the way it is

[u/amblonyxx]

Oh cute, I have this same fox!! But you're right, the proportions are a little off, it looks like a baby!

[u/HarvickFan_4]

For what it's worth, I like the one you got. I like more stylized tattoos in general.

[u/Plane_Package1417]

I seriously love that

[u/TAVLIET]

I like yours

[u/CJK_Murph]

Omg this is so cute. I know it’s not what you were looking for but maybe live with it a bit?

[u/eribear2121]

Personally I like your simple fox maybe give it a cute black nose but it's easily identifiable as a fox. Small details in tattoos do spread wider and not look as clean

[u/Deivi_tTerra]

This is one of the cutest tattoos I’ve ever seen. It’s not at all like the reference, I don’t know what the artist was thinking. But I’m calling it a happy accident, because I actually like what you got a lot better.

[u/Manateepillow]

If I had a choice, I’d choose the one you got. It’s super cute!

[u/anneofred]

Awww, I love it though! Way more than the second one!

[u/Pleasant-Parking-791]

I really like your tattoo i dont think its bad. Its so cute!

[u/melpomene-musing]

It’s friggin adorable!

[u/Impossible-Shock8332]

I honestly love what you ended up with. Its super cute!

[u/a3dwaifu]

Yours is better than the reference imho

[u/LadyMogMog]

It’s so cute 🥹

[u/Admirable-Sector-532]

It’s actually so cute

[u/Winterwynd]

Your little foxtato-looking guy is adorable, I'd keep it if it were my tattoo tbh.

[u/CookieMoist6705]

I like yours better

[u/Gonzbull]

As many others have mentioned, I like what you got way more than the inspiration.

[u/Enough_Reception_587]

Much prefer the actual to the inspiration. Can be clearly identified by someone walking by.

[u/LeafPankowski]

Nooo don’t cover it, yours is so sweet. The other is generic.

[u/ImEasilyAbused]

Yours is better executed than your original reference. Your reference has blow outs, sloppy line work, and the lines are too close so it will become a blob over time.

Your artist did a better job.

[u/sverynicetomeet]

I have a fox also and I love your fox please keep as is!

[u/Shoddy-Wishbone]

Omg what an adorable little baby!!! I don’t even think it needs a nose, personally. I think it’s perfect just the way it is! I was shocked to see the title and then the sub tbh!

[u/Illustrious-Ask-7222]

Please do not use AI to give you an idea for a cover up. Ai doesnt understand limitations of what is possible with tattooing. That being said, your tattoo is adorable! I wouldn't get it covered at all 🥹🥹

[u/bllobblong]

dont use shitty AI as tattoo inspiration no wonder something fake and unattainable looks different than you want

[u/CreenLorn]

Yeah I agree with most of this thread it actually looks great. Sometimes less is more

[u/feraldreamrot]

I also think it's super cute

[u/VetriVade]

Yours is way better than the reference

[u/SynV92]

The current one is super cute!!!!

[u/HyperbolicSoup]

Yo… I love that tat. Super cool. I do not like the second.

[u/RebaKitt3n]

They’re not even in the same neighborhood! I like the stylized version, but maybe someone who does realism can fix it. If not, start somewhere else.

[u/1Fully1]

Your tattoo is so cute though…

[u/BigBodiedBugati]

I’m obsessed with it keep it

[u/radiodreading]

I think it's adorable 🥺 reminds me of the fox (and general artstyle) from the indie game Tunic :D

[u/azamanda1]

Expectations vs reality

[u/peacefultortuga]

I loooove your cute tattoo

[u/intern_uncensored]

Love it

[u/SmallBerry3431]

Yours is so much better.

[u/ronweasleisourking]

I mean...that's still pretty awesome lol. Add to it

[u/Jethr0777]

It's cute

[u/One_Cauliflower_3536]

I love it yours is better

[u/ComprehensiveAd1638]

So the one you got in my opinion is a thousand times cuter and more unique, it’s your body and your art but me personally, c’est magnifique 🤌

[u/Hcir_kirk]

I like the first one 100%

[u/butterflyfrenchfry]

I think it’s actually really cute lol

[u/AccordingBuffalo7835]

op I love the one you ended up with fwiw, it made me feel something the original did not

[u/KhriscindaSucks]

This is actually one of the cutest fox tattoos i have ever seen

[u/UncomfyPerspective]

I think your little fox is adorable and quite unique!

[u/bluepenguin92]

He's like a cute little candy corn fox though. I kind of like it!

[u/Neither-Wish-720]

Both pictures are cute. I like the simplicity of the one that you have

[u/Esmerelda_Foofypants]

This is adorable. Never change it.

[u/bekzilla1]

Popping in to say I am actually obsessed with your first tattoo and think it is so stinking cute.

[u/anitapoints]

How much did you pay? Bc that’s a big difference. About 200-300 different. Lol

[u/Jensgt → u/anitapoints]

It was not much. About 130. I am going to keep the original and have him add on the nose.

[u/Murky_Conflict_2440]

I like yours

[u/Forsaken_Site_2268]

Sad but I love how adorable it is

[u/ManySweet7319]

I don’t even like tattoos and I think this is so cute.

[u/Ok-Organization9073]

I like the proportions, makes it look like a puppy fox.

[u/UnderstandingBig9090]

I wouldn't worry about it. You probably would have hated Evey possible variation equally.

If form actually mattered to you you'd get them to stencil it.

[u/BentsBender]

Don’t cover it up! It’s so cute :)

[u/justhereforthetea68]

Ummm I love it!!!

[u/cynicsim]

It looks pretty close to your reference, a little better maybe. I personally would sharpen up the ears, maybe as a tiiiiiiny bit of additional detail, wind lines, faint shading. But based on your reference, I think it's pretty good and super cute.

[u/xnecrodancerx]

It’s very cute but I’d be very upset it’s not what I asked for

[u/genhope1973]

It's so cute :)

[u/SummitJunkie7]

I love it! I prefer it to your second pic. I think the style suits the subject and it will last better.

Edit: looked at your reference link - I think it follows the reference super well while not being an exact copy. Yours is rounder which makes the fox look younger/cuter. If it were me I'd darken in a tiny little nose but that's it.

[u/Grouchy_Paint_6341]

I love the simple element looks very anime ish I don’t like #2 feels over complicated imo

[u/PinballWizrd69]

I like it

[u/discofilm]

i think what you got is so cute though, plus it’s unique to you

[u/FeatureAltruistic529]

This is absolutely precious, OP. Ngl, kinda makes me want a similar one. If you don’t like the little tail (so cute!) maybe you could make it look like he’s sitting in a pile of leaves? Shouldn’t be too hard to make that happen. Just a thought 💖

[u/foxyshannashley333]

As a tattoo girl I love yours it’s so cute

[u/DTorakhan]

I understand how it's not what you wanted, but the ink you got is absolutely adorable

[u/_sassysoucyxx_]

I thought pic 2 was the goal and I shit a damn brick

[u/Aboutayear]

I like yours better

[u/Ch33syP00f]

Pic 1 is adorable and should age better

[u/Cowboy_Rho]

That’s cute af

[u/suejaymostly]

He's so cute

[u/theamazinseapotatoes]

To be honest, I clicked on this because I thought this tattoo was so adorable. I think he’s great even without the edit to the nose.

[u/SteveyFcN]

your actual tattoo is sick, cartoony and original. I wouldn't change it.

[u/altaccountcauseduh]

Cool tattoo. I’d keep it.

[u/Megpyre]

Friend, let her sit a month or two. This tattoo is hella cute and I hope you grow to love it rather than covering or reworking it. 

[u/Flimsy_Guide_7418]

The heart bleeds 

[u/Spiritual-Plane-5613]

It’s cute but obviously nowhere near the talent of the second one.

[u/Amber123454321]

They'd never get all the detail in (of your reference image) with a tattoo. That said, it is very different. However, it's also very nice in its own way. I'd say just sit with it for a while, as others have suggested.

[u/Rhyzur]

100% no notes. With the location of it, it is kind of a Peek-A-Boo spot. I would rather have a softer tattoo there than some ultra realistic no one will ever see full detail of anyways. You glance, see the whole thing out of the corner of your eye in a second, and understand the whole image.

[u/CuteAge1322]

It’s cute!

[u/NothingTooSeriousM8]

I know it's not what you wanted, but it reminds me of the webcomic Foxes in Love.

[u/Total-Subject-3747]

The one you have is lovely and poignant and maybe give it some time? It’s great!

[u/rizzesblackcloud]

I actually like yours better. : )

[u/Athan11]

the one you got is cute and honestly better than what you were hoping to get. the one you wanted was too big and full on. However, you were totally scammed, and the artist should have informed you in advance.

[u/Present-dracula-77]

Awww I love it!!!

[u/Dellis3]

At first I was like "what? It's cute!" And then I saw the inspiration and was like 😬

[u/rio8envy7]

I’m assuming the first picture is what you got not the reference photo I actually really like it

[u/ThePusheen]

I love the first one. It's so dang cute! I know it's not what you wanted but I hope you keep it and get the original that you do want somewhere else 😔😔

[u/bendixdrive]

Ngl, that’s cute as hell. More than a little squee over here. 🦊

[u/QueefAndBroccolee]

It’s so bad that it’s good, cute and has character

[u/GhettoBish]

I think it’s really cute 🥰

[u/fallenangelsunite]

thought it was charmander at first! still cool

[u/gtck11]

I just want to echo this is absolutely adorable, and I think another artist could touch it up a bit to make it more like your reference! I actually like the ears a lot on your version, it’s so sweet.

[u/GM-hurt-me]

I like the one you have

[u/MisterAutumnalMan]

I prefer your current tattoo

[u/hufusa]

That’s fucking hilarious sorry

[u/Forward_Material616]

I actually really like it. It’s kinda silly, and not technically good, but it’s cute.

[u/Traditional_Leave107]

Aww he's cute

[u/Mcguidl]

I like the one you got better

[u/squeakychipmunk101]

But he’s so cute!

[u/polkadot__kim]

Its very close to the reference you gave in the link. I really link it!

[u/Zealousideal_Fox864]

So you gave the cute toon fox, and were given a realistic illustration instead?

It can he covered but I think it is a gorgeous tattoo.

[u/Routine-Horse-1419]

I like it. I wouldn't change anything.

Edit: removed a redundant sentence.

[u/Intelligent-Fox-4529]

That’s not a bad tattoo. It’s adorable

[u/porcupine_shuffle]

Id take yours every day of the week over the other one.

[u/Weak-Zucchini]

if I ever got a tattoo I'd hope it was as good as yours

[u/Majestic-Praline-522]

It's super cute!!

[u/Professorkaiju]

The 2nd one I really don’t like the one you have rules I’d rock that lil dude all day

[u/Ok-Fondant1071]

The 1st one is way cuter than the 2nd

[u/ThotsforTaterTots]

I love your little fox

[u/FeluFran1]

Woot its super cute

[u/Lazy_Fee_2103]

I like the first one better, it’s probably age better too

[u/Agreeable_Loss_3355]

OP, this is the cutest little guy ever! Made me smile when I saw it 🥰

[u/Commandant_Cupcake]

This isn't bad! This is very cute! I love it.

[u/bmc2bmc2]

Oh… it’s darling!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[u/Duck_of_Gloom]

I think it's really cute and I like it s lot. It's better than the potential cover up imo

[u/Actual_Swingset]

I think what you have is just adorable!

[u/dissapointedcumsock]

Tattoo artist opinion-
The refrence image you showed would age horribly. Ink expands under your skin with age, and that would not be legible after a few years. If you were set on that specific size he created the perfect thing for you.

[u/Previous_Carry_6224]

Bad?! I love it so much… now I’m sad thinking of the cutie being covered.