Self-reflection is a crucial aspect of the tattooing journey, especially during the apprenticeship stage. Every tattoo artist starts as a beginner, and it’s amazing to see how much they can improve over time. For example, Bobby Cupparo is now a renowned surrealist tattoo artist, but he had a rough start in his career. In a trip down memory lane, he critiqued some of his early tattoos and the transformation was evident. Let’s take a look at his evolution through the gallery below and share your thoughts on the value of tattoo artists evaluating their own work in the comments section on Facebook.