One of my goals in tattooing is to educate as many people as possible. From fellow artist to clients. Shown below is the process of a recent cover up tattoo. From start to the 4th session.
1st: Vision. Find out if the client has a vision for their new tattoo. If so, find out how we can make it work. Compromise is usually necessary to get the best design. I recommend having a few ideas in mind and go throw a process of elimination.
2nd: Design. I collaborate with the client to get the best design. Take the Galaxy design for example, my client wanted a moon and asteroids. I knew i could use the texture/ craters to easily cover the old tribal. Next, fill in the gaps. What could I use cover the remaining black ink? Well...my only option is knowledge of my inks. I can't use more craters or objects that will distract from the moon & asteroids. Vibrant blends of ink will work best to fill those gaps.
Everything else is extra to tie the design together.
3rd: Tools (For Artist). Choosing your arsenal is very important. Understanding the inks you need and how to use them properly. I will make a post about the inks I used for this tattoo.
What I will say about my understanding of inks is a simplified classification. I see three classifications.. Base inks, Glazing inks and Concentrate inks.
Base inks are your foundation and coat most of the existing tattoo. These thicker inks are dull or flat and not very striking.
Glazing inks are thinner and slightly vibrant. These are used for the next coat.
Concentrate inks could be used, I don't always use them but they come in handy. They without a doubt make your job easier but are limited in hue. If you decide to try some make sure you research them. They need to be cut before applied to skin.
In the tattoo below I used a violet and brown concentrate.
4th: Patience. These tattoos take time. Trust your artist and trust the process.
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