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It depends on the style. depending on style, there are different artists to recommend

My 2 cents is that traditional type tattoo look like traditional tattoos. It's more of a style than the individual artists style. I feel they will last longer. That being said, for modern (not realism) size matters mine lines and details can work, but make sure the piece is large enough the with a little fading or line blurring, it will still be recognizable. Of course the collectors skin has alot to do with how the tattoo last.

Hi, I've got an arm that is just an utter mess.

I could really use some direction in getting back on track.

A couple years ago I started lasering a bad forearm sleeve outline

and it's finally ready for cover-up. I'm considering covering it with a new Koi forearm sleeve

but this time from a more reputable artist.

On the same arm (rear tricep) I have another piece that I'm just not happy with

and I'm considering just blacking out my bicep. It's color and I'm just not committed to

lasering for another two to three years.

Question - Are there any examples of a blackout/Japanese arm out there?

I'd love to see what it looks like.

I'm even considering adding some negative

blackwork pieces to the black so if there are any examples of blackwork with Japanese I'd

be interested in seeing them as well.

Thanks in advance.

If the black is faded, you would be suprized what a good artist can do over it. Is the blackout because you dont think it can be covered? Anyway, I'm not sure your location, but in Dallas there is an artist named Mark Thompson, that IMHO is one of the best at Japanese

2 bad decisions don't cancel each other out. The decision to build this device is on par with the choice of the original tattoo.

That looks faded enough that it can be covered, but expect to do it with something at least twice its size and some detail to break up the pattern. Color is your friend. I just had this done, I have 1 more session but almost done

What @SeeSea said

Awesome tattoo. Looks great!

Thanks SeeSea and Mick.. Mick, I can not even imaging the amount of time you have logged under a needle. Your gallery is impressive!

Much braver than I sir. I'm okay on the arm, but I would be terrified of that. I from Dallas as well, there is tons of talent here in town.

In 1993 when I was a young Marine with little money, I walked into a tattoo parlor and chose a stock tattoo from the board in my price range. After a few short years, I realized that the tattoo had no personal importance to me and it didn't match my personality. Nonetheless, tattoo coverups just weren't common then and I had few option to add or modify it. Fast forward 22 years...After seeing seem some incredible artist nowadays and some unbelievable coverups, I decided it was time to see what my options were. I went into the consult without any expectations as to what could be done regarding design, colors, shapes, etc... I was surprised to be told that it wouldn't be an issue and I just needed to let him know what I wanted and he would make it happen. The big day was tuesday and while I need to go back for a few more hours in a few weeks to finish, we got alot of work done this session and are at a good stopping point. All I can say is that I am totally blown away beyond expectations, to the point that all I can think about is more tattoos.

PSA, Please do be impulsive about your first tattoo. Please do not settle because money is limiting your options. Be patient and don't do what I did.

So, here is the work in progress: