Tribal rework Cover-Up Tattoos for the Sleeve

Old solid-black tribal is some of the hardest ink to cover — but it's very reworkable. Instead of fighting the black, a good design absorbs it: large-scale blackwork, Japanese, or heavy black-and-grey pieces that build on the existing ink. On the sleeve, a full or half sleeve gives the most room to work, which makes it ideal for covering several old tattoos at once.