Cover up tattoos
Yes, calligraphy cover-ups are possible, and I often create artwork for such projects. However, it’s important to understand that cover-ups present unique challenges, particularly when dealing with calligraphic designs. Cover-ups require dense ink coverage to effectively conceal the existing tattoo, but calligraphy, by nature, contains a lot of open, negative space. Imagine the page of a book: the majority of it is blank, and only a small percentage is occupied by ink, even if the text covers the whole page. With cover ups, my task is to transform that small portion of ink—the letters and lines of the calligraphy—into something that will fully cover the old tattoo. This often involves creatively expanding the inked areas without losing the essence of the art.
Now, why do I share these technical considerations with you? Because they directly impact how you and I will collaborate on your cover-up. Typically, when I work on a custom project, we spend a lot of time discussing your preferences. We believe that every piece should be as personal as possible, reflecting the individuality of the client. With cover-ups, though, the approach is somewhat different. While I still want to know your themes, ideas, and any specific wording you'd like incorporated, the design process is more constrained by the demands of the existing tattoo.
Because of the technical nature of cover-ups, the creative freedom is more limited compared to starting a fresh design on blank skin. That said, I still pour every ounce of effort into ensuring the final result is personal and unique to you. The limitations might mean we exchange fewer ideas than we would on other projects, but rest assured that I will work diligently to make the outcome as close to your vision as possible, while also respecting the complexities of the cover-up process.
