Talking Tattoo Design

A coverup tattoo is not about putting a fresh layer of ink over an old tattoo and making it disappear like paint on a wall. Tattoo pigment does not work like that. What a good tattoo cover-up actually does is obscure, camouflage, and break up the old tattoo so your eye reads the new design instead of the old one. That is a big difference, and it is why cover-up tattoos take planning.

"When I show people my work and tell them it’s biomech, I commonly corrected, being told no, it’s more organica, or fantasy, or abstract (reddit tattoo community, I am looking at you!). My response, is yes, it’s often all those things, but the root style and look is biomechanical, in the sense that it looks at least vaguely sci-fi and is designed as an extension of the body. Past that it's somewhat subjective. "

Chicago Tattoo artist Gifford Kasen discusses strategies for effectively working with large scale tattoo clients to complete their sleeve, backpieces, and other multi session projects. If you are having a hard time getting clients to finish those award winning tattoos and portfolio pieces, this video is meant for you!

Here are some tips on how to communicate with your artist, and how to understand why they may make certain suggestions during the process!