August 11, 2026 · Primary Artist · 51 words
Cover-ups: what can be saved and what cannot
An honest look at which old tattoos can be covered, which need lightening first, and what to photograph before asking.
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From the chair.
Every cover-up starts with a clear, well-lit photograph of what is already there. Density, saturation and scar tissue decide the options long before subject matter does.
The piece has to be darker, larger, or both — that is the constraint nobody enjoys hearing and everybody is better off knowing at consultation.
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