My Daily Tattoo

Tattoo Cover Ups

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Whether it’s an old tattoo you would like to change or a new one you now regret you always have the option of a ‘Tattoo Cover Up’. As long as you are still liking the idea of having a tattoo this is a great way to get rid of an old design or unwanted tattoo and replace it with a new look that is more to your liking.

Remember there is a limitation to what can be covered up and how many times you can cover up a design.

Here are some ideas for tattoo cover ups:

1. Tribal
   If you are into tribal designs then consider getting a tribal tattoo incorporated with or covering up the old tattoo. Tribal tattoos can blend in well and are deep colored enough that if you have a fading tattoo it can do the job covering it up.
2. Name Cover Ups
   A common tattoo to get covered up are names. These can carry a huge amount of regret, especially if it is of an Ex, and covering them up can be a relieving experience.

   There are different ways you can cover up names such as using the same color in a new design as the name can usually be incorporated and covered efficiently.

   Another option may be to change the actual name in design, making it more comical, or re-wording it so it means something different.  Johnny Depp used this method when he  changed his “Winona Forever” tattoo into “Wino Forever”.  It’s usually rare that a good name change can work but it is something to consider.

3. Modern Design Cover Up
   Another way to cover up an tattoo is by getting one of the newer modern designs that are out. Usually these are very rich in color and elaborate making a cover up job easier.

Another critical part is choosing the Tattoo Artist. Make sure you look through their portfolio and ask specifficaly if they have any before and after pictures of other Cover Up’s they have done.

The example cover up images above were provided by a Patrick, fantastic Tattoo Artist out of Germany, and we will certainly be featuring more of his designs.

For more of his work you can visit the following websites:

Patrick’s Deviant Art Gallery Page

Patrick’s MySpace Page

Patrick’s Official Website

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