An Artist Turns Tattoos People Regret Into Otherworldly Scenes
Art
02/19/2021

Everyone makes mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes are permanent, like getting a tattoo. Fortunately, a South-Korean tattoo artist has made it their mission to transform regrets into works of art. Whether it’s a faded tattoo that needs saving or a quote that has lost its meaning, these cover-up tattoos are a second chance for people to love their body art again.
Bright Side made a selection of the artist’s best work. Sit back and enjoy!
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What artists do you love following on social media? Tell us in the comment section, and share with us photos of any tattoos you already have. We’d love to know their meaning!
Preview photo credit tattooist_sigak / Instagram
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I think they look great but I agree with you, like look at the last one 😅 looks so out of place
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