Tattoo Cover Ups

Coverups are used for all sorts of reasons,ranging from a desire to cover up an unwanted tattoo to reworking an existing design to make it more interesting or aesthetically pleasing. For example, a woman may have a tattoo applied sporting the name of her boyfriend. Years later, the relationship no longer exists but the tattoo remains for life. Cover ups can completely change the look of the tattoo making parts of it that are no longer desirable appear to have disappeared.

Tattoos that have faded over time can be touched up to make it look as if it is brand new. Newly applied crisp lines can clean up any blurring around the edges. Additional color can be put on to brighten up the design.

If the original tattoo artwork is acceptable but poorly applied, coverup is usually the best option. In the case of a true and and total cover up, the artist uses a larger and darker design to “cover” the existing tattoo. Tattoos that were done by amateurs are also commonly covered up.

Even when there isn’t a previous tattoo, a cover up is still needed at times. These are the cases when scars are to be covered with art. Millions have tattoos applied to cover scars that they no longer wish to see or feel they aren’t very pleasing to look at. Unless the scars are large and have caused extensive damage to the skin, typically a cover up can be done. Even on very large scars, many good tattoo artists can still design something to work with.

The success of a tattoo coverup is dependent on the tattoo which is being covered, and the skill and experience of the artist. In the past, coverups were often rather crude. Black Panthers, tribal tattoo designs and 8-balls were your best option. These days, inventive tattoo artist utilizing a balanced sense of light and shading can cover most tattoos so nicely that the man on the street would never have known anything else was ever there.
A tattoo artist who can design a tattoo to cover up an existing tattoo with a new and different design is the kind of talented artist you need for a successful cover up. Ask to see a portfolio of tattoo coverup work with before and after photos, and if possible, ask to see pictures of their coverups after several months of healing to see how they turn out.

When you meet with an artist to discuss a tattoo coverup, he or she will ask to see the tattoo you want to cover, and a tracing of the design will typically be made to create a framework for the coverup. You can discuss your options with the artist. The artist will typically come up with some rough sketches, and then create a custom piece for your approval; if you like the design, you can make an appointment to start the tattoo coverup. During the tattooing process, the artist may have to use a variety of techniques to make the coverup successful, including the use of heavy inking to ensure even and thorough penetration.

Obviously, most people want to avoid a situation where they might need a cover up. However, your taste and lifestyle may go in directions you don’t expect over the course of your life, and a tattoo coverup is a great option for reworking tattoos you are unhappy with, as opposed to living with them or enduring the pain and expense of tattoo removal.

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Tattoo Cover Ups

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