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91 Creative Cover-Up Tattoo Ideas That Show A Bad Tattoo Is Not The End Of Life
Some people go through life carrying the invisible weight of their mistakes on their shoulders. Others however choose to carry their mistakes on their body, physically etched into their skin to forever remind them of their respective momentary lapses of judgement. Take a look at these tattoos for example. As you can see however, their hapless owners were spared a lifetime of shame and ridicule thanks to the skills and imagination of some awesome tattoo artists who proved that when time can't heal something, good old-fashioned creativity can.
Have your own tattoo fails and cover-ups you'd like to share? Then add them to the list compiled by Bored Panda below.
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It's in Polish - "Żabka". It means "little frog" and is used as a pet name for beloved girls (daughters, wifes).
Not my style, but technically it's a piece of art. And I do appreciate art.
Honestly who are those people who draw some of these left tatoos? (I thought the ones getting the tatoo are supposed to be drunk, not the one drawing it! ;))
Wow...Love how vibrant the colors are!! I don't even know what the before was supposed to be :O
Tattoo: "Tramp-stamp!" *no one pays attention* Tattoo: "TRAMP-STAMP!!"
I think it is very well repaired. The first one's face is scary. The second one is like pin-up girl. Good job tattooer! :-)
At first glance, I thought it was a monster flexing his arm muscles!
I actually quite liked the first, and thing they could have easily had a smaller version of the same cover-up
Curious as to why someone would get that in the first place... But the owl is amazing!
It's aum, Hindus and Buddhists believe it represents the start of the universe. It's a powerful sign
