Tattoos serve as both a means of self-expression and as art etched onto the skin. However, what happens when an old tattoo no longer aligns with our desires and beliefs? Anyone who has had a tattoo knows that it is a permanent addition to their body. But what can we do if the original design no longer resonates with us, or if our life circumstances have changed? One solution is to have the old tattoo covered up with a new design. This article showcases 16 cases where tattoo artists skillfully transformed old tattoos into amazing new works of art on their clients’ bodies. Follow along as we witness the remarkable ability of these talented artists to revive old tattoos with fresh, unique designs.
01 Whale
02 Completely different drawings
03 Updated month with flowers
04 Sometimes names become irrelevant.
05 Two versions of the hummingbird
06 Peacock Feather
07 Cat or Rose?
08 Lily head
09 Black cats
10 Warrior
11 When an old tattoo becomes part of a new one
12 In the style of Picasso
13 Butterfly
14 Feather turns into lipstick
15 Elephant or rose
16 Lighthouse
