18 Tattoos That Required a True Artist to Become a Masterpiece

Despite the fact that today’s younger generation is quite aware of the responsibility that goes along with getting a tattoo, poor decisions can still be made. Some people become victims of unprofessional tattoo artists, or they let their friends practice on their skin. Others opt to save some money or get a tattoo on an impulse without thinking about whether or not they even really like it.

At Bright Side, we are sure that any mistake can be corrected, especially if an experienced artist with good taste takes care of it.

1. “I got the original tattoo (left) when I was 18, trying to spend as little money as possible, and I never really liked it.”

“Now that I’m an adult with money, I figured it was a good time to get it covered with something I actually find aesthetically pleasing.”

2. “At 18, I got a spur-of-the-moment tattoo and almost forgot about it. Recently, I got it covered, and I’m now really proud of the result!”

3. “The fantastic white rabbit rework”

4. “I covered these up this week.”

5. “I finally got what I originally dreamed of.”

6. A fresh look on an old tattoo

7. “This tattoo was done by my friend and was touched up by an artist over the weekend. I’m feeling good about it!”

8. “My strawberry cover-up”

• Really good cover-up! What’s the original supposed to be? © idunnowhatibedoing / Reddit
• This is a coffee mug with fingers coming out of it. When I got it, everyone was crazy about Friday the 13th. © IceQueenG / Reddit

9. This is an incredible rework.

10. “I got this fixed a few days ago.”

• I love its fuzzy antennae! © honored_angel / Reddit

11. “It looks wonderful. You must be so happy.”

12. “My pair of dice turned into an eagle.”

13. “After too many years with a flower I hated, I finally have a beautiful new lotus that signifies new beginnings.”

14. “I got my old tattoo covered up with a piggy.”

15. “I think this is one of the most creative cover-ups I’ve seen. Using the lines from the previous tattoo to shade the current one is great!”

16. “Today I had my cover-up done.”

17. “It’s amazing what some highlights can do. Congratulations on the sweet rework!”

18. “I had a kiwi tattoo with my dog’s footprint in it. It was a great concept but horrible work. Now I’m happy!”

Do you have a tattoo that you’d like to cover up? Tell us about it.