Art Cover-up tattoos
Got one you're done looking at? A cover-up turns the old tattoo into a new one, built around what's already in the skin.
Tommy Solace takes on cover-ups in black and grey or color. Below are three recent ones, before and after: a faded butterfly turned into a blue water lily, old chest lettering buried under a panther in the clouds, and an old triangle on a hand reworked into a field of eyes around a golden triforce.
How a cover-up goes
- Photos first. When you book, Tommy asks for pictures of the old tattoo so he can size up the project before your session.
- Plan on two sessions, minimum. In Tommy's words, it's safe to assume a cover-up needs at least two.
- Expect bigger and darker. The new piece usually has to outsize the old one, with dark areas and texture placed right over the old lines.
- Stay loose. The old tattoo limits what will work, so the best result usually comes from letting the artist steer.
Old ink, new piece
Three recent cover-ups by Tommy Solace. Tap any photo to see it big.
Cover-Ups
4 pieces, each credited to whoever tattooed it.
Who to book
Questions
Can any tattoo be covered?
Not every one, and not with every design. Send clear photos and Tommy will tell you what's realistic.
How long does a cover-up take?
Plan on at least two sessions. The size and darkness of the old one decide the rest.
Other styles
Got an idea that won't leave you alone?
Pick your artist and send it over. Questions first? Email artsolstudios@gmail.com or DM @artandsolstudio.