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Devon Preston

September 3rd, 2019

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Add-On Tattoos Give Old Designs a 2019 Makeover

Instead of a cover up, try an add-on tattoo

Any artist will tell you that cover-ups can be extremely tricky and require both creativity as well as compromise. And while many aspire to mask the old tattoo completely, others instead rework and add-on to the original to create a fresh design. Take a peek at 16 examples of add-on tattoos in the gallery below and let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section.

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Yuuz flowers on Zachary. Peony wrapped around his old tattoo. @sunskintattoo #sunskintattoomachines #sunskintattoo @quantumtattooinks #quantumtattooink #yuuztattoo#yuuzflower#tattoodo#ttt#where_they_tatt#tattooistartmag#taot#txttoo#txttooing#d_world_of_ink#tattrx#equilattera

A post shared by the lee of a mountain (@yuuzflower) on Sep 2, 2019 at 8:28pm PDT

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#coveruptattoo #tattoo #tattooink #inkedgirls #inked #space #dövme #art #artist #tattooartists #dövmesanatı #istanbul @tattoorealistic #tattoodesign @tattoodo @thebesttattooartists @the.best.tattoo.page @thebesttattooartistworld @thebesttattooartists @d_world_of_ink @worldfamousink

A post shared by Engin Şahin – Tattoo Artist (@enginsahinart) on Sep 3, 2019 at 9:56am PDT

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Added some trash polka inspired stuff to the old ram last week, this picture is 1,5 weeks into healing so there are still some small scabs on it . . . . . #tattooing #tatuointi #tatuering #tattoos #trashpolka #polkatrash #treetattoo #symbolofchaos #tattooworkers #armtattoo #addon #addontattoo #healingtattoo #fistofneedles #vaasa #vasa #suomi #finland #blackandred #blackandredtattoo #tattoodefender #cheyennetattooequipment #magicmooncartridges

A post shared by Benjamin Slangar | Tattooer (@benjadins) on May 24, 2019 at 12:53am PDT

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⛰ Covered up/added to an existing mountain range on McKayla! Swipe through to see the before! Thank you so so much McKayla for your trust! I really enjoyed working with you! #handpoked

A post shared by Victoria 민지 Lee (@minjiyang_tattooer) on Jun 27, 2019 at 7:52am PDT

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Before and after of a rework/add-on from last week

A post shared by Kyle Berg (@kvberg) on May 13, 2019 at 7:26am PDT

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Just added this sweet bunny face to thses glasses I did a year ago on Jessica! . . . #bunnytattoo #rabbittattoo #tattooaddon #tattoo #tattoodo #tattooed #tattooer #tattoos #ink #inked #tattooartist #longisland #longislandtattoos #longislandtattoo #longislandtattooartist #ny #nyc #tattootara #bodydesigns #femaleartist #ladytattooer #bishoprotary #stencilstuff #nocturnalink #neotat #fusionink

A post shared by Tara (@misstattootara) on Jul 13, 2019 at 4:53am PDT

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Sweet little storm trooper by Ian #tattoo #tattoos #stormtrooper #starwars #tattooaddon #collingwood #collingwoodtattoos #steelninkcollingwood #steelnink

A post shared by Steel N Ink Tattoo & Piercing (@steelninkstudios) on Sep 10, 2018 at 10:40am PDT

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When gaming is life and you need and upgrade! ❤ a huge thank you to Slade for sitting for the long haul for this; and for the trust – this is the third time he’s had work on the PlayStation buttons so I wanted to try and make sure it was the last! Thanks man, you are a champion #tattoocoverup #tattoorework #playstationtattoo #gamertattoo #pixelsforlife #reboot #galaxytattoo #itsasony #hitreset #geektattoos #sydneytattooartist #bishopmachines #battleroyaletattoobutter

A post shared by Mahala (@royal_oil_art) on Jun 24, 2019 at 1:59am PDT

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Did a fun and weird little watercolour rework on this sad and neglected Calcifer the other day! Anyone else have a tattoo they need reworked or fixed up? Just a reminder that this is why you should always go to a health board licensed shop,with professional tattoo artists. . July and August tattoo books are open email caryscuttlefish@hotmail.com to book. . . . . #tattoo #tattoos #calcifer #calcifertattoo #edmontontattoo #edmontonartist #yegtattoo #studioghibli #beforeandafter #tattoorework #watercolortattoo #watercolourtattoo #animetattoo

A post shared by Cute Tattoo Edmonton (@caryscuttlefish) on Jun 14, 2019 at 9:19am PDT

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Did this rework for Cathy today. Love being able to help clients love their tattoos. (Original not by me). #drawing #sketch #tattoo #tattoodesign #nature #sketchbook #surrealism #illustration #lifeofanartist #yyc #calgaryarts #art #mothernature #tattooartist #calgarytattoos #design #custom #flowertattoo #birdtattoo #colortattoo #poppytattoo #poppyflower #chickadee #chickadeetattoo #tattoorework #tattoocoverup

A post shared by Shae Motz (@shaemotztattoos) on May 9, 2019 at 8:11pm PDT

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This has been the week of before and after work, the wonderful Candy asked me to spruce up and expand on this aged triple moon to add some emotionally poignant imagery for her! You were an absolute delight to work on girl, I hope to spend more time together in the future ❤️❤️❤️ Email caryscuttlefish@hotmaiil.com to book. . . . . . . #tattoo #tattoos #edmontontattoo #yegtattoo #beforeandafter #tattoorework #colourtattoo #ink #inked #pagantattoo #cutetattoo #magic #magical

A post shared by Cute Tattoo Edmonton (@caryscuttlefish) on Jun 15, 2019 at 9:43am PDT

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Sara Eve, the amazing owner of PMA tattoo is amazing at covering up and reworking any tattoos that need a new burst of life! For any of your tattoo needs, email us to book in with Sara Eve at pmatattooopgh@gmail.com

A post shared by P.M.A. Tattoo (@pmatattoopgh) on Aug 10, 2019 at 12:57pm PDT

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Cherry blossom transformation by @lucylululu out of @mytattooandpiercing in Alhambra, CA. #stencilstuff #tattoostuff #redemptiontattoocare #cherryblossomtattoo #tattooartist #mytattooandpiercing #cherryblossom #cherryblossoms #tattoorework #coveruptattoo #coverup #cherryblossomseason #tattoosupply #flowertattoo #flowertattoos

A post shared by Stencil Stuff (@stencilstuff) on Jul 29, 2019 at 9:06am PDT

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Reworked this little fella and added some background, massively fun to do! #superman #supermantattoo #dccomics #comicbooks #comictattoo #comicstrip #hero #superheroes #popart #scripttattoo #cityskyline #tattoorework #freshtattoo #calftattoos #holidaytattoo #uktattooartist #uktattoo #uktattooers #colourtattoo #eternaltattooink #fusiontattooink #dynamicblack #stencilstuff #criticaltattoo #rotaryworks #tattooart #tattoodesign #tattoosession #tattoo #tattoos

A post shared by Kayleigh Watson (@k_leetattoos) on Jun 5, 2019 at 11:09am PDT

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refreshment #rework #refresh #oldtonew #cover #covertattoo #tattoorework #tapetattoo #tattoo #trashpolka #trashpolkatattoo #blackredtattoo #splashtattoo #splash #polandtattoo #polandtattoos #poland #silesia #silesiatattoo #mikolow #tychy #katowice #dabrowagornicza #sosnowiec #ink #inked #chesttattoo

A post shared by Phaere (@meanphaere) on May 14, 2019 at 1:58am PDT

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When spring hasn’t quite sprung, like for Lindsay’s leg piece, a little extra love can do wonders! Thank you for having me rework this thigh piece for you, I always enjoy a good makeover! (some fresh, some healed) #tattoorework #tattoocoverup #spring #rosetattoos #lovebirds #swallowtattoo #underlockandkey #neotraditionaltattoo #sydneytattooartist #kawaiitattoo #pinkworkers #battleroyaletattoobutter #bishopmachines

A post shared by Mahala (@royal_oil_art) on Apr 28, 2019 at 1:16am PDT

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