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Cover-Ups

After: realistic black snake cover-up tattoo wrapping the shoulder by Alek the Saint, San Marcos cover-up artist — After

Before: faded old snake tattoo on the shoulder, ready for a cover-up by Alek the Saint in San Marcos, CA — Before

Blue and purple rose cover-up tattoo on the lower back by Alek the Saint, San Marcos cover-up tattoo artist

Poseidon portrait cover-up tattoo in black and gray on the shoulder by Alek the Saint, San Marcos — After

Cover-up tattoo in progress over an old tattoo at Locally Famous Tattoo in San Marcos, CA — Before

Red rose cover-up tattoo with green leaves on the chest by Alek the Saint in San Marcos, CA

After: sunflower cover-up tattoo on the shoulder blade hiding an old tattoo, by Alek the Saint in San Marcos, CA — After

Before: faded old horse tattoo on the shoulder blade, ready for a cover-up by Alek the Saint in San Marcos — Before

Black and gray koi fish and waves cover-up tattoo on the thigh by Alek the Saint, San Marcos

Black and gray angel riding a horse, cover-up tattoo on the upper arm by Alek the Saint in San Marcos, CA

One doesn’t wear a tattoo, the tattoo becomes you. This is why I do my best to help those in need. With the right use of contrast, movement, color, and flow, almost any tattoo can be transformed. See if you can find the old tattoo.

Return Rate: A strong portion of customer feedback notes intentions or confirmed bookings to return for additional pieces.

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