Cover Tattoo: Everything You Need to Know

What's the ugliest tattoo you've ever covered? 

“I do not allow myself to judge the tattoos of people, I do not belong to them. Often I see that the economic aspect was decisive in the wrong decision or misjudgment (for example, too small a tattoo). "

What kind of tattoo is relatively easy to cover?

“Tattoos that can be considered bad bills are easier to hide because they are usually not very dark and with relatively few colors. It will then take two to three sessions to completely remove the old tattoo, especially if there is color in the equation. Healing may be slower depending on the condition of the skin and the area covered. In addition, a fresh tattoo should not be covered, knowing that the complete healing cycle takes about a year. "

What patterns are most common in humans? 

“It is often the most difficult to guess the names or very old passages that have become difficult to read. "

For all of your clients, roughly how many people are covered, can you give me a percentage?

“You can say that once out of five I rub an old tattoo! "

Are tattoo artists only known for making covers? 

“Yes, there is, then I don’t know who, but I know that there is! For example, in 2015 WorldWideTattoo conference in PortlandI had the pleasure of attending the workshop Guy Aitchison focused specifically on his cover technique and I was really impressed! "

Before getting a tattoo that will cover the old one, how does it work?

“There can be several sessions to understand the essence of the project, but first I will check if the person has motivation. If I feel that there is hesitation or that the person does not show open-mindedness, I try not to waste his time and do not interfere in this matter so that he finds his happiness elsewhere. Tattooing is a game, the only rule of which is mutual agreement and trust. "

What's the problem with creating a shelter for you?

“I love building tattoos, continuing someone else’s work, I find in this form of 'autonomous' collaboration a positive way to comprehend our work and the thing that this person will wear for life. "

How do you approach the cover? 

“My latest work is, in fact, a continuation of work started by other people, I like to combine, play with shapes, react on surfaces with structure or frame effects, I am always very excited about such tasks. And I have to say that it's nice to cling to a few constraints, it makes you get creative and find solutions. It's kind of a game. "

The easiest way is to remake a new tattoo over an old one? 

“When it comes to tattoos, nothing is easy! By its location, even if we completely cover the tattoo, the main intent of the previous tattooist remains as you have no choice of location. On the other hand, as with design, I always try to create the appearance of simplicity. Even “simplified” solid blacks can be a real problem depending on what you want to cover. "