I’m working on a new feature that should (hopefully!) be ready by the morning, but before then, I wanted to share these shots of some hand-poked tattoo work over scar tissue that Ferank Manseed of Mudra Tattoo did while on the road. Some more procedural shots after the jump.
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76 responses to “Tattooing Over Scars”
beautiful. the scar tissue shining underneath is a lovely aesthetic.
beautiful. the scar tissue shining underneath is a lovely aesthetic.
Is it common then for artists not to tattoo over scars? I was planning on covering mine up when they heal.
Is it common then for artists not to tattoo over scars? I was planning on covering mine up when they heal.
Awesome artwork on this one. The stipple effect is great, and I’m sure that took a lot of patience to complete for both artist and person getting worked on.
I personally would choose to cover up my scars. I have gotten started on it, but there’s alot more to be done. It’s not really a matter of wanting to forget, as I will always remember why I made them. I’d just rather look at artwork on myself than a bunch of jagged scars. It also keeps me from doing any more damage to myself. I’m still looking for an artist who’s willing to attempt to go over some of my deeper scars.
Awesome artwork on this one. The stipple effect is great, and I’m sure that took a lot of patience to complete for both artist and person getting worked on.
I personally would choose to cover up my scars. I have gotten started on it, but there’s alot more to be done. It’s not really a matter of wanting to forget, as I will always remember why I made them. I’d just rather look at artwork on myself than a bunch of jagged scars. It also keeps me from doing any more damage to myself. I’m still looking for an artist who’s willing to attempt to go over some of my deeper scars.
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I have a tattoo on my leg that covers quite a few of my old scars. I didn’t get it done specifically to cover them, but I’m glad it does. It lets me know that I no longer care about these scars. They remind me that I was at a really low point in my life, but that I’ve moved on. The scars on my arms are not as pronounced as the ones on my legs, but I hope to get them covered as well. Not because I want them gone, but because I simply want tattoos on my arms. Maybe if you thought of it that way, you would see a different perspective. Think of what tattoos you would want there, if there were no scars, and then don’t let the scars stop you from getting them. Idk. That’s just the way I think of it. My tattoos are not going to completely cover every scar, but they will accentuate them, and I will never forget them. Even if I can’t see my scars clearly, I can still feel them, and I still remember them.
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I have a tattoo on my leg that covers quite a few of my old scars. I didn’t get it done specifically to cover them, but I’m glad it does. It lets me know that I no longer care about these scars. They remind me that I was at a really low point in my life, but that I’ve moved on. The scars on my arms are not as pronounced as the ones on my legs, but I hope to get them covered as well. Not because I want them gone, but because I simply want tattoos on my arms. Maybe if you thought of it that way, you would see a different perspective. Think of what tattoos you would want there, if there were no scars, and then don’t let the scars stop you from getting them. Idk. That’s just the way I think of it. My tattoos are not going to completely cover every scar, but they will accentuate them, and I will never forget them. Even if I can’t see my scars clearly, I can still feel them, and I still remember them.
I recently got my cutting scars covered with a beautiful tattoo. I think the process helps you heal emotional by covering something you find “ugly” or embarrassing with art that’s beautiful and unique is amazing. I find the scar tissue less sensitive than average skin, it will swell but eventually flattens out as it heals, with mine being flatter than before the tattoo.
Magnificent Tattoo Darling 10/10
I recently got my cutting scars covered with a beautiful tattoo. I think the process helps you heal emotional by covering something you find “ugly” or embarrassing with art that’s beautiful and unique is amazing. I find the scar tissue less sensitive than average skin, it will swell but eventually flattens out as it heals, with mine being flatter than before the tattoo.
Magnificent Tattoo Darling 10/10
beautiful cover up. you almost can’t see the scars at all now.
beautiful cover up. you almost can’t see the scars at all now.
I have a very “normal”, straight-up-and-down friend that was in a car accident and has a massive scar running up her thigh where she had to have a metal rod put in. She was saying she’d love to get a tattoo over it to turn something awful that she had no control over into something beautiful and positive. She would love to see this.
I have a very “normal”, straight-up-and-down friend that was in a car accident and has a massive scar running up her thigh where she had to have a metal rod put in. She was saying she’d love to get a tattoo over it to turn something awful that she had no control over into something beautiful and positive. She would love to see this.
damn thats awesome. must have took forever.
damn thats awesome. must have took forever.
hey thanks everyone for appreciating my work.im very dedicated to my craft.surprisingly it didnt take too long,only about six hours.it isnt just a pattern …it is the sacred geometry pattern FLOWER OF LIFE.im sure if you research that a bit on youtube and google you will understand why it is perfect in this case.
handwork is very diferent,much more personal.
i like every piece to be magical……….
hey thanks everyone for appreciating my work.im very dedicated to my craft.surprisingly it didnt take too long,only about six hours.it isnt just a pattern …it is the sacred geometry pattern FLOWER OF LIFE.im sure if you research that a bit on youtube and google you will understand why it is perfect in this case.
handwork is very diferent,much more personal.
i like every piece to be magical……….
Hi, this is my arm and tattoo in the picture, didn’t even realise it was on here until I saw Ferank today and he informed me. I very much appreciate all the lovely comments about the art, as I myself think it’s absolutely beautiful.
However, I would very much prefer it if people didn’t jump to any conclusions about why I may have gotton the tattoo or my experience of self harm in general. I have actually found some of your comments slightly insulting and a little upsetting. I can only assume the photo was put up here to show off some amazing art work and the skill and effort that goes into handpicking, rather than for people to discuss my mental health problems and reasons behind getting this tattoo.
I really do appreciate all the comments on the tattoo itself, and am hoping to get it extended ASAP when I save some pennies and Ferank draws me something amazing, as the upper half of my arm is just as scarred as my lower.
Hi, this is my arm and tattoo in the picture, didn’t even realise it was on here until I saw Ferank today and he informed me. I very much appreciate all the lovely comments about the art, as I myself think it’s absolutely beautiful.
However, I would very much prefer it if people didn’t jump to any conclusions about why I may have gotton the tattoo or my experience of self harm in general. I have actually found some of your comments slightly insulting and a little upsetting. I can only assume the photo was put up here to show off some amazing art work and the skill and effort that goes into handpicking, rather than for people to discuss my mental health problems and reasons behind getting this tattoo.
I really do appreciate all the comments on the tattoo itself, and am hoping to get it extended ASAP when I save some pennies and Ferank draws me something amazing, as the upper half of my arm is just as scarred as my lower.
Hi
Would anyone please be able to give me names of artists who will tattoo over self harm scars?? I have a design but am worried about finding someone who will do it.
Thank you
Bex
Hi
Would anyone please be able to give me names of artists who will tattoo over self harm scars?? I have a design but am worried about finding someone who will do it.
Thank you
Bex
hey i had a question … have this bad scar on both my feet from wen i was 3 years old .. my nanny by accident dropped an entire pot of hot water on my feet … i was wearin woolen socks and canvas and so u can imagine how bad it was .. my entire skin got stuck to the socks and i have a really bad scar .. am it is am senstive .. scars dont heal too fast on me … am now 27 … and scars still bad .. esp on right feet..thing is its not too even .. skin’s lil stretched … i dunno wat to do .. am from india .. i stay in a really hot state of delhi .. which goes upto 50 degrees c and can u imagine i wear canvas or stockings all the time … am soo conscious … i cant get over it … i’s give anything to wear nice cute gurlie sandals … thing is i have a tattoo artist fren who’s done 2 of my tattooes he said he could do a cover of the scar and it would not show .. but thing is its my whole feet and the right side has few stretched areas and the skin is not too smooth ..it looks like burnt plastic sheet layer …. just wanted to get a second opinion ??? would it look better ??? if u can advice cos i know u’ve done this kind of stuff before. would realli appreciate your response
hey i had a question … have this bad scar on both my feet from wen i was 3 years old .. my nanny by accident dropped an entire pot of hot water on my feet … i was wearin woolen socks and canvas and so u can imagine how bad it was .. my entire skin got stuck to the socks and i have a really bad scar .. am it is am senstive .. scars dont heal too fast on me … am now 27 … and scars still bad .. esp on right feet..thing is its not too even .. skin’s lil stretched … i dunno wat to do .. am from india .. i stay in a really hot state of delhi .. which goes upto 50 degrees c and can u imagine i wear canvas or stockings all the time … am soo conscious … i cant get over it … i’s give anything to wear nice cute gurlie sandals … thing is i have a tattoo artist fren who’s done 2 of my tattooes he said he could do a cover of the scar and it would not show .. but thing is its my whole feet and the right side has few stretched areas and the skin is not too smooth ..it looks like burnt plastic sheet layer …. just wanted to get a second opinion ??? would it look better ??? if u can advice cos i know u’ve done this kind of stuff before. would realli appreciate your response
Beautiful work.
Basically, I feel like, I got my tats for me, not anyone else…(did a few of them myself) and I’ll change my body however, and whenever I want. Tattooing over a scar doesn’t need to be a group / consensus decision. And, my tattoos are not a visual invitation for you to judge me. They aren’t for you. I got my tattoos for me.
So, if you don’t like the way your scars look, does there really need to be an online poll before you change it? No. Just be sure you’ll like *more*…whatever you put on top. People change, minds change, abstract designs are usually pretty hard to get tired of, but magic marker yourself up for a month to test out anything before you commit.
Peace.
Beautiful work.
Basically, I feel like, I got my tats for me, not anyone else…(did a few of them myself) and I’ll change my body however, and whenever I want. Tattooing over a scar doesn’t need to be a group / consensus decision. And, my tattoos are not a visual invitation for you to judge me. They aren’t for you. I got my tattoos for me.
So, if you don’t like the way your scars look, does there really need to be an online poll before you change it? No. Just be sure you’ll like *more*…whatever you put on top. People change, minds change, abstract designs are usually pretty hard to get tired of, but magic marker yourself up for a month to test out anything before you commit.
Peace.