25 Times Tattoo Artists Transformed Old Boring Tattoos
Well, there is always room for change!
Independently testedUnbiased Demilked scoreFree to implementTools included
Tattoos have been a form of self-expression and art for centuries. People get inked for various reasons, whether to commemorate a special moment, pay tribute to a loved one, or simply showcase their personal style.
However, as time passes, people's tastes and preferences may change, leaving them with tattoos that no longer resonate with their current selves. This is where the incredible artistry of tattoo artists comes into play. The “Tattoo Coverups” community explores some remarkable instances where tattoo artists transformed old, boring tattoos into stunning masterpieces. Check out some of their best posts in the gallery below.
More info: Instagram
Image source: coldheat23
ADHORTATOR : "The first one wasn't so bad...but the cover up is stunning"
Id row : "Such a huge aggressive piece is not personally appealing to me, but the artistry on this can't be denied. The artist is exceptionally talented. I'll be curious to see how this holds up over time."
Image source: Zestyclose-Roll-5384
Nina : "Damn... that is art"
Image source: Mynameismommy
Widdershins66 : "Excellent ?"
Image source: Z3r0_responsibility2
Natalie Bohrteller : "It's so good that I wouldn't want to touch you ?"
Image source: Sorry-Challenge5956
Innua : "Sooo much better! Great tattoo!"
Tee : "WOW!!!"
Image source: birthdaycandle
KiwiTriviaKween (She/Her) : "This is a gorgeous kind of Art Nouveau style!"
Image source: angelinaatorrrress
still tired : "Bill Nye the science guy!!"
Image source: meat-tra
HelluvaHedgehogAlien : "Both cute"
Image source: SuperBuffTrophyWife
Jill Rhodry : "Well then 'Rob' is somewhere between a cockroach and pond scum. Well rid of him and I hope you have a lovely life."
Image source: Trick_Step_1954
H G : "Good riddance, may you have a good life and loving people in your future"
Image source: shanebakertattoo
sbj : "Wow! What a difference"
Pumpkinpi : "The first wasn’t bad per se compared to other tattoo nightmares we see on here BUT the quality is definitely night and day. The first tattoo is good but the second is phenomenal."
Image source: LilaAnton
Page intentially left blank : "That is a well-executed incorporation."
Image source: lec3395
H G : "When it comes to portraits, always always pay the extra money to go to a great tattoo artist. Research is number 1, look at their portfolio and take time to think and compare."
KiwiTriviaKween (She/Her) : "The first tattoo reminds me of Bad Taxidermy lol"
Image source: SupriseSupriseBitch
Nina : "Just keep swimming"
Id row : "I really love this, I just wish they put in some color. It would have been stunning."
Image source: lemon_octopus
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! : "Deathly Hollows are all well and good, but dogs are better!"
Image source: PotatoIcyGlizzy
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! : "It went swimmingly, I see."
Brett Layton : "Decent but the original was far from bad imo."
Image source: FlounderHairy3007
Id row : "That's kind of nice, but imagine a colorful beta fish. That would have popped."
Image source: Happy with my coverup
Your Mom : "nah cuz what even was the first one"
Id row : "That's very nice, but the lighter parts will need to be touched up over time, especially without any outter linework."
Image source: sfb219
badger : "I knew a guy who wanted a chicken tattoo on his calf so he could say he had a c**k below his knee."
Image source: littleghost000
Image source: seneca_7
Image source: spondonram
Image source: Technical-Exchange53
Image source: Mammoth_Ferret_1772
Image source: Power-of-Erised
#1 Finally Gone!
Image source: coldheat23
ADHORTATOR : "The first one wasn't so bad...but the cover up is stunning"
Id row : "Such a huge aggressive piece is not personally appealing to me, but the artistry on this can't be denied. The artist is exceptionally talented. I'll be curious to see how this holds up over time."
#2 Done 3 Years Ago. The Coverup Was Free & At The Same Place I Got The Fucked Up One
Image source: Zestyclose-Roll-5384
Nina : "Damn... that is art"
#3 I Know I’m Biased, But I Think I Have The Best Cover Up Ever
Image source: Mynameismommy
Widdershins66 : "Excellent ?"
#4 I Did Another Coverup
Image source: Z3r0_responsibility2
Natalie Bohrteller : "It's so good that I wouldn't want to touch you ?"
#5 My First And Only Coverup, What Do You Think Of It?
Image source: Sorry-Challenge5956
Innua : "Sooo much better! Great tattoo!"
Tee : "WOW!!!"
#6 Sternum Cover Up Done By Me
Image source: birthdaycandle
KiwiTriviaKween (She/Her) : "This is a gorgeous kind of Art Nouveau style!"
#7 Look At This Scar Cover Up….bill Bill Bill!
Image source: angelinaatorrrress
still tired : "Bill Nye the science guy!!"
#8 Posted This In R/Tattoos And Everyone Preferred The Shitty Tattoo So This Community Might Appreciate My Coverup Better
Image source: meat-tra
HelluvaHedgehogAlien : "Both cute"
#9 My Cover Up , I Absolutely Love It. But He Before Wasn’t A Choice So This Was Very Liberating
Image source: SuperBuffTrophyWife
Jill Rhodry : "Well then 'Rob' is somewhere between a cockroach and pond scum. Well rid of him and I hope you have a lovely life."
#10 Coverup Of Tattoo My Abusive Ex Gave Me
Image source: Trick_Step_1954
H G : "Good riddance, may you have a good life and loving people in your future"
#11 Octoskull Cover/Rework
Image source: shanebakertattoo
sbj : "Wow! What a difference"
Pumpkinpi : "The first wasn’t bad per se compared to other tattoo nightmares we see on here BUT the quality is definitely night and day. The first tattoo is good but the second is phenomenal."
#12 The Original Was Done By A Good Friend So I Didn’t Want A Full Coverup, And I Think The New Artist Did A Great Job!! Satisfying
Image source: LilaAnton
Page intentially left blank : "That is a well-executed incorporation."
#13 Portrait Coverup On My Wife’s Back
Image source: lec3395
H G : "When it comes to portraits, always always pay the extra money to go to a great tattoo artist. Research is number 1, look at their portfolio and take time to think and compare."
KiwiTriviaKween (She/Her) : "The first tattoo reminds me of Bad Taxidermy lol"
#14 Tattoo Cover Up
Image source: SupriseSupriseBitch
Nina : "Just keep swimming"
Id row : "I really love this, I just wish they put in some color. It would have been stunning."
#15 Deathly Hallows Coverup
Image source: lemon_octopus
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! : "Deathly Hollows are all well and good, but dogs are better!"
#16 What Do You Rate This Coverup?
Image source: PotatoIcyGlizzy
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! : "It went swimmingly, I see."
Brett Layton : "Decent but the original was far from bad imo."
#17 Got A Coverup!!
Image source: FlounderHairy3007
Id row : "That's kind of nice, but imagine a colorful beta fish. That would have popped."
#18 Happy With My Coverup
Image source: Happy with my coverup
Your Mom : "nah cuz what even was the first one"
Id row : "That's very nice, but the lighter parts will need to be touched up over time, especially without any outter linework."
#19 Mother Cluckin’ Cover Up
Image source: sfb219
badger : "I knew a guy who wanted a chicken tattoo on his calf so he could say he had a c**k below his knee."
#20 My Cover Up
Image source: littleghost000
#21 Finally Got It Covered
Image source: seneca_7
#22 Star Cover Up
Image source: spondonram
#23 Before//After
Image source: Technical-Exchange53
#24 Shoulder Cover Up
Image source: Mammoth_Ferret_1772
#25 Friendship Tattoo Covered After She Ghosted Me During The Worst Time Of My Life
Image source: Power-of-ErisedDE
Written by
Demilked Editorial
SaaS Review Specialist · Demilked
With 5+ years in the creator, entertainment, and publishing spaces, Demilked shortlists, reviews, and ranks leading tools that actually make your life easier.