About Wes
What is a cover-up?
With a cover-up , an existing tattoo is covered with a new design. The old tattoo does not disappear, but is absorbed into dark areas, shading and shapes of the new piece, so you no longer see it.
What is achievable?
Whether a cover-up works depends on three things:
- How dark the old tattoo is. Light, faded tattoos are easier to cover than deep black areas.
- The size. The new design is almost always larger than the old one.
- The new design. Styles with dark backgrounds, such as Japanese tattoos with wind and water, or traditional with solid black, are well suited.
Sometimes a cover-up is not the best solution. With very dark tattoos, a few laser sessions beforehand can lighten the old work. Wes will tell you honestly if that is necessary.
Touch-ups and refreshing
Is your old tattoo still nice but faded? Then a touch-up may be enough: redoing lines, strengthening shading and refreshing colour.
How do you request a cover-up?
Send a clear photo of your current tattoo in daylight, with an indication of its size, via the booking form or WhatsApp. Wes can then assess what is possible.
