Covered in tattoos

These people started out with a bad tattoo and made it even worse.

It's a problem all tattoo fans eventually encounter: Trace Cyrus is officially out of canvas. Despite the 26-year-old's selfie being a shirtless one, there was barely a trace of skin showing.

The elbow is an uncommon canvas for creativity. From small to bold, black to colored, these elbow tattoos will inspire your next ink.

Super fans now regularly show their devotion to stars with tribute tattoos. They include Twilight murals, Breaking Bad sleeves and Miley Cyrus portraits, with some inkings taking 22 hours to finish.

Today, we take a look at a fairly new and painful style that body art fans are obsessed with: solid black tattoos (also known as blackout tattoos). Popularized by tattoo artists like Chester Lee and Hanumantra Lamar, solid black ink pieces are having a moment right now – let's find out why.

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But for those women who are more interested in a makeover than an erase, a dark cover-up can be a game-changer. You can even tweak an existing design, adding

We know some of you look at your scars as trophies. They remind you of your grate adventures you had in the past. Memories you might love. Unfortunately,

Getting a tattoo is a permanent commitment, an inseparable part of your identity. So, before getting inked, ask yourself what kind of tattoo reflects your authentic self. Luckily, there are plenty of tattoo designs that defy time and passing trends. If you are looking for something bold, why not try old-school tattoos? We’ve got a bunch of American traditional tattoo ideas to inspire you.

Reformed gangster John Kenney covered every inch of his body in tattoos even his EYEBALLS