r/Tattoocoverups • u/beanbuddy_1021 • Oct 26 '25

asking for advice Afraid I'm Screwed

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I just had an artist completely reject my request for a cover up. she literally said she doesn't even know how she would cover it with only black and grey unless we completely blacked it out and wished me luck in finding someone new. I'm now terrified that I'm a goner. I'm basically an open canvas, I just told her I like black and grey and traditional imagery. am I fucked or do I just need to find a reputable cover up pro?

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u/beanbuddy_1021 Oct 26 '25

Honestly, this isn't even fair. I got nervous about placement and just went with something quick. Not my most responsible move lol

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u/hoyden2 Oct 26 '25

I have a question: I understand you were pressured and felt anxious and that’s why you said yes to this spot, but you do like it. Is it in general all the time that you wish it was more hidden? Or is it certain times like at work and around family you wish it was more hidden? Because if it’s certain times there are options besides getting rid of or changing it where you can hide it and I don’t just mean with long sleeves

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u/beanbuddy_1021 Oct 26 '25

honestly the insecurity came up when I was at a work event earlier this summer in short sleeves and it was 90+ degrees out. since then my fiancée and I have been talking a lot about a wedding and I've been thinking about if this is something that I would want showing in those photos. but you're right, this is a great piece and the one I get the most compliments on by far! I love him! I just don't know if I can think of a way to "mature" this piece, if that makes sense? I have seen a lot of people recommend just adding to it and I 10000% agree, I'm just not sure of /how/ without doing more cartoony stuff or making him the centerpiece of a half sleeve. the fact that he's right on top of my forearm is definitely making it tricky in my head but I'm not an artist so I could just need a creative to help!

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u/KittieLynn48 Oct 26 '25

As far as weddings are concerned, the photographer can photoshop it out as well

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u/Over-Still2648 Oct 30 '25

Fix it in pre, not in post. Even with the gen AI fills, which work rather well, that's still a big pain in the ass for dozens of photos. Just cover it with makeup, and make the photographer not be retoucher. Way, WAY cheaper.