Cover-ups post Laser Sessions at Black Sage

At Black Sage, we don’t just offer world-class tattooing—we also provide in-house laser tattoo lightening and full removal services, giving you the freedom to evolve your body art without limitations.

As tattoo collectors, many of us eventually find ourselves with pieces that no longer reflect who we are. Maybe you’ve outgrown a design, or maybe an older tattoo is taking up valuable space where you want to showcase something new. In many cases, clients want a cover-up—but in order for an artist to create their best work, without compromise, lightening the existing tattoo with laser first is often the best path.

While some artists may opt to “blast over” an old piece, this often results in a design that’s more about hiding the old tattoo than creating something new and meaningful. These types of cover-ups can limit creativity, forcing the artist to focus on masking rather than making the most of your skin tone, body placement, and the overall flow of the new artwork.

By receiving a few laser sessions, the old tattoo can be lightened enough to give the artist full creative freedom. Yes, it’s still technically a cover-up—but without the usual cover-up limitations. This allows the new tattoo to truly shine as a cohesive, intentional piece of art—not just a patch.

At Black Sage, we believe your body deserves the best. Our in-house Black Sage Laser, is led by expert technician Jim Wilcox, who offers free consultations to help you understand the process and create a plan that works for your goals.

Take a look at the example below—this is what happens when a cover-up is done right: the old tattoo was an entire half sleeve which was lightened enough to give me the freedom to “do my thing” without compromising style, palette, or composition.

Ready to make space for your next masterpiece? Visit BlackSageLaser.com to book your free consultation today.

Now Offering Gift Certificates for Laser Sessions~

My studio Black Sage is now offering gift certificates for those special laser clients that wish to move forward with lightening for that perfect cover up, or to move forward in their lives with a complete removal. Offering 3 values in the shop. Please visit the Link below to help someone you love get going on their endeavor. Happy Holidays! http://www.blacksagestudio.com/shop  

Booking 2019

Please Read: I am currently booking for 2019 and have a strong desire to create larger scale work. Such as back pieces, back suits down to the knees, full frontals, leg sleeve etc…  (putting a HOLD on arms sleeves as I do a lot) I am on the cusp of change/growth and will be heading in a new direction with my art. As all artists would agree, we are ever evolving and growing. Not only with our personal art, but with tattoo art. As age, life experiences, and time invested into the craft, things do change over time. I may not be producing much of what you see in my portfolio come the middle of 2019, as I am aiming to follow my heart and the pull of this subject/style change, to allow this transition to happen. With that, I must honor my intuition and pick clients with visions that are a good fit for my current path that I am on and will be exploring. I am aiming to do more female forms, mythological beings, creatures from story books, Viking, Norse, Pagan influences are welcome.  Ravens, crows, birds of prey, horned creatures, wolves… with a god or goddess are always welcome. My own creation of a tarot card, in large scale work would be very cool too.  Even your own vision of your spirit animal or being that can be created into forever art within my style I would love to hear about it. Please read information on the contact page for booking criteria. Contact me through my Contact Page. I look forward to working with you on these visions.  

Save the Rhinos Prints for Sale 4 Days ONLY!!

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Save The Rhinos Poster Print is LIVE 11am MST!!!! 4 Days only. Shop at www.talltproductions.com

I’m excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with @talltproductions bring you this “Save The Rhinos” watercolor piece! This Thursday 11:00am – Sunday 11:00pm we’ll be offering a 4 day sale of 2 poster prints (21″ x 30″) for $80 and (14″ X 20″) for $50, all posters will be numbered and signed by Me! 100% of the profits are being donated to the Save The Rhino International Conservation (@savetherhinos.co.uk) www.savetherhino.orgto help stop the poaching of rhinos all round the world. Tall T also be offering a tee/print combo this winter with the release of their 2016 line on Dec 1st!