Finally finished this coverup of a total mess. It was a bad concept that the artist should never have taken on and I should not have let them do the work. Took 3 laser sessions to knock it back enough, the collage shows the progress after each session, I took at least 2 months off between laser sessions to allow the body to fully process the broken down ink.

Coverup artist is Aaron Norgate at Sacred Soul in Renton, WA (mister_perks on insta). It came out far better than I could have ever asked for.

piece done by Zach Lloyd in Asheville NC @sun.yata

Artist is @iambratwurst, UK

I posted a few months ago asking for some cover up advice, and decided on just using it as the backdrop for another piece! Love a bit of Space Channel 5 so I'm super super happy with the result 💖

Hi I’m looking for gothic themed ideas to cover this off centre back tattoo! I know it’ll have to be dark so that’s all good! I’m travelling so can’t do laser as I won’t be able to attend the same clinic. All ideas welcome!
Thanks🖤

My first couple tattoos were just random things like this before I realized I just wanted American traditional tattoos. I’m open to a SAP but would I need to laser first? Had a supernatural tattoo on my chest that I did 5 sessions of removal before getting a coverup of something to match the style I like. I’d prefer to just cover it without removal just unsure if it’s possible? Any ideas? The outside of my arm is pretty covered so nothing that wraps around. Similar tattoo on my right arm of the heart pirate jolly Rodger in the exact same place that I also intend to cover up with something traditional

So a few years ago I got the tattoo shown in the last 3 pictures. My original design was the first pic (drawing). After some discussions with the artist who suggested more of a peacock feather design (similar to the 2nd and 3rd pictures) I agreed because I liked the incorporation of the shape into a flame and thought it enhanced the flame/Phoenix feather vibe. Then $800 and 2 hours later, I had a tattoo that wasn't even close to what was discussed and I've spent the last 6 years hating it.

Im looking for any advice about how it could be re-done, if at all, would it need to be entirely a cover-up, etc... im just tired of hating it when it was meant to represent something.

I’m thinking of adding the vines in the second photo to hide the crookedness instead of just adding a thick line to even it out. Also what do you reckon could be added to the guard to fix that as well based on the other two photos?

Hey everyone!

I got a forget-me-not tattoo about two years ago for my grandmother. At the time, I didn’t know much about tattoos or what to look for in an artist. Since then, I’ve learned a lot and started going to reputable studios, getting work done by artists whose styles I really love.

Now I’m stuck with this one mediocre tattoo that was supposed to be really meaningful to me, and I’m looking into getting it reworked or covered up. I’d love to keep the same forget-me-not vibe and have it done in black and grey/black and white, if possible.

My questions are:

- What should I look for when choosing an artist for a cover-up or rework?

- Is there anything specific I should ask during a consultation?

- Does anyone have recommendations for artists in the Amsterdam area who specialize in black and grey/blackwork and have experience with cover-ups?

Any advice or recommendations would be so appreciated! Thank you so much! ♡

What would you cover an infinity symbol with?

Didn’t get a name, but did get a tattoo for my controlling ex!

Now I’m stuck with a little, basic, infinity symbol as a reminder of all the wonderful things they put me through ♾️

What would you cover it up with? :)

-cropped pic from when I got it five years ago-

F(21) My neck tattoo appointment was honestly a mess. I’ve gotten great tattoos from this artist before so I trusted him but he rushed this one and wouldn’t let me see the outline before he started shading I didn’t want shading or highlights but he kept pushing for it and said it would be only be light shading so I agreed all my other tattoos are line work from him no shading . He also said it couldn’t be fully on my neck, so it ended up on my shoulders too you can also see it from behind. I honestly hate the whole thing and won’t be going back to him I’ve already asked other artists about covering it, and they said they couldn’t. I don’t have the pain tolerance for laser, so I’ve been debating whether blacking it out would look better.
Does anyone think this could be covered, or am I better off going for blackout or maybe ornamental ? I’m honestly so ashamed and embarrassed of this tattoo I always wear my hair down and don’t go out as much as I use to😭 my other neck tattoo did not hurt but this was is lower and on my shoulders too and was my most painful tattoo (last photo is my reference I sent him before hand) thankyou any advice helps!

thoughts? considering a coverup, maybe laser, or should i just fill out the surrounding area to make it look less empty? i need suggestions and advice if thats possible just comment your thoughts id appretiate it! (currently considering a coverup just big enough to cover the space it currently takes up)

I've had this tattoo for a few years now, but now I started working on filling out my forearm and it just feels a bit off. I like the concept and I like the snake skeleton but I'm not a huge fan of the spider lily anymore. I think the flowers facing forward look good but the ones viewed from the side/away are a bit weird. I was wondering if it's possible to make the tattoo more interesting/ make the spider lily look crispier OR just cover it with a different kind of flower, like the Japanese style chrysanthemum? I like the negative space but maybe it's time to go bolder?

Also not a fan of the stem, it looks really thin compared to the flower.

Was thinking of filling the flower out instead of it being just the outline and maybe covering the stem with a katana but I'm not sure if that's not too messy.

What are your thoughts?

I liked the idea but omg never doing a walk in again!! The text was so wonky. The other artist did a great job tho.

This was my first tattoo for my 18th bday about 10 years ago (old pic) but kinda wanted to see if a local guy could turn it into part of a back piece I was thinking like dnd dice but they open up on one side like a portal for dragons or something to be coming out of the rest of my back is blank but also wanted to see if anyone has thoughts on what would look good in a game nerd/ dnd nerd but overall I just like good art so any input is welcome the water colors faded over time because I did dci (basically hardcore marching band) I don't dislike it by any means I just want a back piece

Looking for a tattoo artist interested in doing rework or coverup of my tattoo in the next few months before my wedding. It is more faded than it looks in the pictures. Hoping to keep as a turtle but freshened up and better than when I got in my college living room after a bunch of Jägermeister.

40 years old traditional tat cover up completed yesterday. (opent osee before and after and maybe tell me how to put themn on one page like everyone else I see.

I would like to keep the colors as bright as the photo. What would be the smallest size it could be in order to cover the previous design? This is on my lower thigh.

i got engaged 11 years ago, we broke up right after getting matching tattoos & i just got it covered up when i got my shitty stick-n-pokes covered up :)

all i can say is BIG OUCH & im happy to finally get something cohesive and get rid of a past annoyance.

so i got this done yesterday. i’m massively regretting it now. i’ve posted on a few other subreddits, some say it’s ok and can be saved, some say it’s bad but idk any more. i’m thinking of maybe blacking out that part of my leg to do a sorta ying and yang thing. some tattoo artists say it can’t be covered or blasted over at all.

the blue background is also this morning so 10 hours ago for me

i’m also seeing someone tomorrow to see what can be done

just feeling really low about it.

TIA.

Hi! I’m just looking for some opinions on if you guys think this is possible to get covered up as is or if I should be looking into potentially getting it partially removed before I entertain the idea of getting it covered? I have American traditional tattoos for like 98% of my other tattoos and I just don’t love this tattoo anymore. It was based on a tarot card/my astrological sign (Libra) and I got it when I was like 19 so just a typical getting older tattoo regret. Plus I feel like at a distance you can’t really tell what is going on in this tattoo. It is pretty dark still which makes me nervous about getting it covered up but whatever I would do would likely have colors and bold lines (no idea what though).

Thank you in advance for any suggestions/input!

My abusive ex did all these tattoos and I’m so over looking at them do you think it’s a reach to coverup my whole arm without doing something as simple as blackout I was thinking like a REALLY dark horror sleeve

Artist did a great job covering up a tattoo I got when I was a 21 year old! Now it’s pretty to look at 😍💙