Ideas for covering up a lower back tattoo?

I have a tribal bat on my lower back and was wondering if anybody had some unique designs that I could get it covered up with? I love cats and flowers. I want something that will simply cover the lines, nothing huge and extravagant. Any ideas are appreciated and the picture of it is here: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r116/...

Ideas for covering up a lower back tattoo?
because the tattoo is not colored in it should be pretty easy for a TALENTED artist to cover up. (what the previous person said about having to have it covered with black ink is not true because it isn't colored in solid black) i have had 2 tattoos covered up and they look great. first you need to decide what you want to get (just a general idea) then you should contact a custom tattoo artist and talk to them about your coverup. i wouldn't recommend getting a coverup using flash because it's just so generic. let the custom tattoo artist create a piece of art for you that will adequately cover the old tattoo. if you look at my 360 you'll see my back piece which has covered up two old tattoos. i couldn't be happier with it. it was definitely worth the time and money i put into getting it. if you need help finding an artist in your area feel free to email me.
Reply:Chat or have a consulation with a tatoo artist. I have seem them work miracles and make beautiful tats are over old tattoos :)
Reply:The truth is that any cover-up is going to be bigger than what you have now.





I agree that you should consult an artist. A cover up has to be big enough to encompass the lines that are already there and also incorporate the color.





I had a small maybe 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch Japanese symbol that I had covered up with a Buddha and the Buddha had to go almost 1/2 way up my back...of course that has to do with the fact that the Buddha is what I wanted so if the exact tat does not matter you may be able to get away with something that is not much bigger.





So it will have to be a bit bigger and have a lot of color.





Consult an artist.
Reply:The only thing that covers black ink is BLACK INK. The only way to cover the existing design is cover the lines with a BIGGER design.





The best place to start is a reputable tattoo parlor. Look through their portfolios and ask for examples of tattoo "cover ups". Show the artist what you have and they can recommend the best way to cover your existing tattoo.





Be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars and at least 5 hours (2 or more sittings) to completely cover your tribal bat.





And just be glad you never had the bat colored!
Reply:try a concealer
Reply:It seems from the pic that it will be a easy cover up given that it's not colored. A good floral design may be the best way to go. Talk to a local tattoo artist you trust for the best advice.