Cover-up
Covering an old tattoo
I specialise in cover-ups, tattooing new designs over existing tattoos. The aim is to conceal or transform your old tattoo so it is no longer visible after our sessions.
Colour gives us more technical options for concealing your old tattoo. Dark areas can sometimes be covered even with certain lighter shades, helping avoid an overly dark result. Of course, they can also be hidden within black backgrounds.
Please note: in most cases, the cover-up needs to be about three times the size of the original tattoo. If I accept your project, I will show you the space I need with a small sketch.
Challenges
Some areas are too dark, awkwardly placed or too large to cover in my style. In that case, I recommend a few laser tattoo-removal sessions.
If the area is not too large, I may also suggest lightening it with skin-toned ink over several sessions before starting the cover-up. Enough healing time is needed between sessions. This is assessed individually, so please ask me any questions about your project.
Scars
Scars can often be concealed completely. They must be at least one year old and no longer pink before I can tattoo them. I assess each case individually.
My approach to cover-ups
Send photos of the tattoo or scar you want covered through the contact form. Drawing on my experience and technique, I carefully assess what is possible for you, then explain the next steps.