Compass Arm Piece

Japanese Hanya Mask on Hand

Cross and Stars on Forearm

Cross and Roses

Featured Tattoos by Janice Komar

Celtic Tattoo Arm Piece

Koi Fish and Lotus on Chest (In Progress)

California Tattoo on Back

African Buffalo on Chest

Penguin and Anchor on Forearm

Featured Tattoos by Skott Kautman

Tiger on Side Torso

Lion Tattoo on Upper Arm

Those are our featured tattoos of the month!  Book an appointment with San Diego’s Best Artists, Funhouse Tattoo! Call today: 858.483.7828

Getting Rid of a Tattoo

Tattoos can be detached in a painful and costly procedure. The process utilizes lasers to break down the ink to ensure that it gets absorbed by the body. Darker colors (like dark blues and black) can be broken down easily, but brighter or light colors (like yellow or pastels) are much harder to break down. In fact, tattoo removal techniques may not completely take out a tattoo and could cause disfiguration. Most tattoo colors can break down into poisonous chemicals during tattoo elimination and might not be removed because of it.

Why People Are Covering a Tattoo

• So many people choose to cover up an old tattoo instead of trying to remove it. You may want to cover up a tattoo if:
• You have an ancient tattoo that you made when you were a teenager and do not like anymore.
• You’ve got a tattoo that was poorly imprinted on your body.
• You would like to have a particular type of tattoo made for you, but you already have ink in the position where you would like it imprint it.
• The tattoo you have already has lost its meaning.
• You dislike the pattern or design of your tattoo.
• The act of covering tattoos is very common because so many people are doing it.

Tips for Covering Up Tattoos

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If you are trying to cover up an old tattoo with another, use these tips to make the process stress-free for you.

To cover up old pieces of ink can be time consuming; sometimes it will require several sessions to ensure it is done perfectly. Prepare for the time you will need to put into it.

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If you are covering a tattoo due to dislike or because it no longer holds meaning, think through it and ensure that your newest tattoo holds meaning to you.

A lot of tattoo artists are now utilizing the ‘white out technique’ for hiding tattoos. The procedure includes using white ink over darker colored tattoos to lighten up the coloring. This method can use up several sessions to be done efficiently.

Bear in mind, do not conceal an old tattoo with white ink because you might want to get it removed in the future.  Presently, the most current laser removal technology can’t remove white ink competently.

Scarring can happen easily when you’re covering up a tattoo unlike when you’re getting a new one made.

Due of the nature of concealing a tattoo, it’s highly likely that you will need touch ups to ensure the old piece does not shine through your fresh tattoo.

Ideas For Cover Ups

Small tattoos can be covered easily. You can also integrate a smaller tattoo to a larger piece. Doing so will be stress-free than working to conceal the piece.

Tattoo ink can be somewhat transparent. Contemplate on the colors that’ll match your former piece if it shines on through.

If you have smaller pieces on your back that you would like to conceal for reasons best known to you, contemplate on getting a larger piece done to conceal it.

Renewing a tattoo is the act of turning that old, blurry, faded or bad tattoo into one that is brighter and better. Refurbishing is not just a cover-up; it’s all about keeping the original tattoo design, it is a procedure that enables it to shine again. It is often called “freshening up” or “touching up” and nobody does San Diego Tattoo Refurbishment better than Funhouse Tattoo.

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There are various levels of tattoo renewals. You may need darker outlines, or to deepen the colors. If a tattoo is incomplete, one of Funhouse’s skilled tattoo artists can get it done by adding details, or incorporating new elements to ensure that the tattoo looks precisely like what you have in mind.

In addition to having the best tattoo artists from San Diego, Funhouse Tattoo has the machinery to touch up and upgrade your tattoo. Technologically speaking, the needles and ink today are considerably more innovative than ten years ago, so if you’ve wanted to freshen up, procrastinate no longer.

Call Funhouse Tattoo Today at (858) 483-7828 to refurbish your artwork!

Giant Ship Side Piece by Hunter Scum

Check out this massive ship side piece done by the amazing Hunter Scum. This black and grey ship started out with only some grey lining and blocking in. This was done for a Marine who has been training in between target practice. So far this has been three sessions deep and orchestrating the healing time in between practice has been a very important task. Remember to get the best results take good care of your tattoo while healing! Hunter thoroughly enjoys working on some groovy textures and organic and geometric forms. To check out more of Hunters work click the link below:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/hunter-knolmayer/

Cat In The Hat by Alec Baurer

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Our new school artist Alec tattooed this piece. The color in the background allows the cat in the hat to really pop. It’s a bright, colorful and fun tattoo. Alec loves tattooing things like this so if you are interested in contacting him or want to view his work click on the link below:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/alec-bauer/

Polynesian Tattoo by Seth Reynolds

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The owner of the shop, Seth Reynolds tattooed this gem on his client’s upper arm. Seth has an abundant amount of knowledge about the Polynesian art. He has clients from all over the world who come to him for this specific style. To view his portfolio click the link below:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/artists/seth-reynolds/

Black and Gray Dragon by Leo Cadenazzi

This black and gray tattoo  was done by Leo, he specializes in black and gray along with traditional Japanese tattoos. The shading is very smooth and the lines are sharp. Leo has a gentle hand which made it possible for his client to sit for a long period of time without taking a lot of breaks. To check out more of Leo’s work click on the link below:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/artists/leo-cadenazzi/

Darth Vader with Cherry Blossoms by Paulie Oliver

May the force be with you! This is a Star Wars tattoo on the foot still in progress done by Paulie. He is going to add two more character from Star Wars going up the leg surrounded by cherry blossoms. Paulie specializes in traditional tattoos but ventured out and produced this fun and creative piece. To view more of Paulie’s work click on the link below:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/artists/paulie-oliver/

Sunflower on Shin by Janice Komar

Janice was the artist behind this master piece. It’s filled with a ton of bright colors, great texture and detail.

To view her portfolio or to schedule an appointment with Janice go to:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/artists/janice-komar/

Skull and Roses Tattoo by Alec Bauer

Skull and roses in progress by Alec Bauer. Tattooed at the comfortable and clean Funhouse Tattoos in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The words “We Know” with a black hand print. A stylish chest piece in black and grey that will lighten up a bit once healed. Keep in touch to see the finished product.

To view other completed works by Alec:

https://www.funhousetattoosd.com/alec-bauer/

Maori tattoo craftsmanship is extremely wonderful, comprising of bended shapes and spirals in unpredictable examples. Unmistakable for Maori tattoo outlines is the way that they are in view of the winding and that they are curvilinear. The most pervasive spot for a Maori tattoo was the face, likely an aftereffect of the cool New Zealand atmosphere.

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Maori tattoo History

Customary Maori Tattoos: Ta Moko

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Maori tattoo workmanship is not quite the same as conventional tattooing in that feeling that the Maori tattoo was cut into the skin with an etch, rather than punctured.

Maori tattoos

Customary Maori tattoos are referred to in the Maori dialect as ta moko:

Ta moko: actually the words ta moko make an interpretation of as to strike or to tap. The term alludes to the methodology of tattooing in the Maori conventions.

Moko: the tattoo plan itself – the completed item.

The Maori tattoo comprises of striking winding plans covering the face, the rear end and the legs of the Maori men. Maori ladies were typically tattooed on the lips and jaw and at times on the neck and the back.

Tattooing has a sacrosanct importance – the Maori tattoo outline itself, and the long and agonizing methodology of obtaining the tattoo (Maori tribe tattooing was finished with bone etches).

Maori Tattoos: The Legend

Ta Moko

Te Puni Maori Chief

The exact history of the Maori tattoo is somewhat ambiguous, yet we do know the incredible source. As per legend, ta moko originated from the underworld:

At the point when Mataora, a youthful warrior, fell head over heels in love for Niwareka, the princess of the underworld, she consented to come over-the-ground to wed him. When he abused her, nonetheless, Niwareka backpedaled to her dad’s kingdom.

Inevitably, wiped out with blame and with his face paint smeared, Mataora advanceed down to the underworld to attempt to win her back. He succeeded, and Niwareka’s dad taught him the specialty of Maori tribe tattooing too! Mataora brought ta moko – Maori tattoos – and in addition different aptitudes he had grabbed in the underworld, back with him, and the thoughts got on.

Maori Tattoos Today

The Maori customs such a tattooing lost a lot of its criticalness after the happening to European pilgrims. Ta moko for men quit being well known some place amidst the 19th century. Moko for ladies proceeded all through the 20th century.

Since the 1990s the Maori society and customs are having a restoration and the customary Maori tribe tattooing is everything except terminated, Maori tattoos have made a rebound and are well known once more, including the old tattoo gear like etches.

In the west, Maori-roused tattoos are in vogue also. Large portions of us admire the strong proclamation that Maori tattoo outlines make, and this style of tribal tattooing is developing in prominence.

Cutting edge Maori tattoos are normally found on the body as opposed to the face, and more often than not (however not generally) present day tattoo hardware and ink are utilized – yet the conventional ta moko enlivened outlines have an all inclusive and immortal request.

Maori Tattoos Artists in San Diego

In the occurence that you need a tattoo design in the Maori style, discover a tattoo artist in Funhouse Tattoo San Diego that has involvement with Maori tattoos and thinks about these issues. He or she can outline a tattoo for you that has the looks of a moko without the Maori.