#Barb wire cover up tattoo full#
#Barb wire cover up tattoo mods#

Many people prefer the freedom of expression that more abstract approaches provide, and this sensibility applies to cover up work as well.

The artist uses fine black line work over the top to create the middle of the flower, then moves outward with symmetrical detail to finish it off.

This mandala style tattoo cover up idea is somewhat unusual in that part of the original tattoo’s color and shade is central to the new art. It is likely some more work will go into that section of the piece to complete it. At the very end of the work the artist opted to use some heavy kohl shading to eliminate the ugliness of the previous barbed wire tattoo. The geometric style of the main work is a real showstopper and done with great precision and clarity. In this piece the cover up is almost incidental. Thankfully there are talented artists that are able to apply a variety of images in a number of different styles to create compelling designs that perfectly hide the existing ink. Many people choose to get ink on some of the most visible parts of the body without properly thinking throu gh the life changing effects they can have. The cool thing is though that this one has been made into a nice ink splatter new wave concept tattoo rather than a hard to miss wall of black without any theme. The old piece would have been a detailed, heavy shadowed bit of tattooing that obviously left the artist only one choice get blacker. This is the epitome of making the best of a bad situation. The key here is being able package weird shapes of black into something new by turning lines of untattooed flesh into a more artistic shape. This piece utilizes negative space in the geometric design to help create variety in the old tattoo’s cover up. Traces of the old work are gone bar for a couple of sweeps from previous shading that have been folded seamlessly into the new work. This tattoo now looks like a fantastic mix of realism and abstract new wave to show off a beautiful raven. Quality cover ups take real skill and commitment from both the artist and subject getting funky trying to find the right fix. After the healing and aftercare is finished this tattoo may need some touch up work to ensure no trace of the old tattoo can be found underneath. To cover it up, the artist used a sing needle and painstaking solid black work. Sometimes the best course is just directly completely inking over the old tattoo and using negative space to create a new piece.įrom the looks of things this was either an old barbed wire tattoo or Celtic band of some description. Though sometimes several sessions may be necessary to completely conceal old ink below a shaded tree-line or blacked our feather. The use of fully shaded tattoos is especially effective at hiding old ink and allows for the artist to go darker without sacrificing any aesthetic appeal.

#Barb wire cover up tattoo full#

When looking to get some new cover-up ink it is important to bear in mind that for a cover-up to truly work it usually has to be much darker than what is currently residing beneath your skin.Ī small tattoo of old lovers name can easily be hidden below the countenance of a rose or lotus blossom that is fully shaded in though the larger and darker the piece, the more difficult it can be to cover.įading the unwanted tattoo into the background of a larger piece works rather well on dark tattoos on the arms, what was once an embarrassing reminder becomes the backdrop to a new half or full sleeve. Often mistakes can be made, the name of an ex-girlfriend, a provocative image not suitable in the workplace, or just a tattoo you outgrew are all reasons to cover up and hide your old ink. Interested in learning about the profession? Check out /r/TattooApprentice and our Apprenticeship FAQ.Not every tattoo represents an unchanging idea. Here's a helpful and informative Beginner's Guide, courtesy of /u/zzz0mbiez! Comments and/or posts may be removed at moderator discretion. Please do not reach out to moderators privately via DM or chat. If you see any posts or comments that break any of these rules, please utilize the report or modmail functions and let us know. Please don't ask about pricing - it varies so wildly between regions and artists that we simply can't give you a helpful answer. We ask that you post a maximum of once per day, excessive posts will lead to removal.

#Barb wire cover up tattoo mods#

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