Cover-up Story: Covering bad memories
What if your tattoo now reminds you of something you want to forget
a tattoo inspired by mummy from Siberia
My guest from Germany
had small mountains tattooed,
but she no longer liked them,
as they were connected
to bad memories.
She wanted to cover them completely
and make new mountains on top,
but drawn differently.
The old tattoo was quite dark,
so the only way to cover it
was with a dark tone.
To make the result lighter and softer,
I had to slightly increase the size
and add more light.
Here’s how it turned out.
had small mountains tattooed,
but she no longer liked them,
as they were connected
to bad memories.
She wanted to cover them completely
and make new mountains on top,
but drawn differently.
The old tattoo was quite dark,
so the only way to cover it
was with a dark tone.
To make the result lighter and softer,
I had to slightly increase the size
and add more light.
Here’s how it turned out.
tattoo from the Princess of Ukok mummy.
When my guest requested a recreation of one of her tattoos, I felt a deep sense of respect. It wasn’t simply about copying a design; it was about honoring an ancient tradition. Tattooing, as a form of expression, spans across time, and the Princess’s tattoos connect us to a civilization that lived millennia ago. By recreating this ancient artwork, I was bridging history with the present, merging art and culture in a deeply meaningful way.
In the end, this tattoo wasn’t just ink on skin—it was an homage to history, a way to carry forward the rich legacy of an ancient people. It was a reminder that tattoos, at their core, are a timeless form of personal and cultural expression.
In the end, this tattoo wasn’t just ink on skin—it was an homage to history, a way to carry forward the rich legacy of an ancient people. It was a reminder that tattoos, at their core, are a timeless form of personal and cultural expression.
