Broken Art Tattoo is Los Angeles' go-to studio for cover-up tattoos. For two decades, people from across LA — Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, and beyond — have come to us to transform tattoos they've outgrown into something they're proud to wear.
What makes a great cover-up
A successful cover-up is equal parts art and engineering. It takes an experienced eye to read the existing ink — its saturation, color, and age — and design new artwork that absorbs it completely rather than fighting it. Dark, dense old tattoos need clever use of shading, negative space, and color theory. That's where our specialists shine: we've turned names, tribal bands, faded flash, and rushed decisions into bold, cohesive pieces.
Why choose Broken Art for your cover-up
Founded and owned by internationally renowned artist Jeremy Swan, our shop is world-famous for cover-ups that turn mistakes into masterpieces. Every cover-up starts with a free consultation where we assess your existing tattoo and design a custom solution — no two are alike. You'll get an honest opinion about what's possible before any needle touches skin.
Cover-ups: before & after
Real work from our chairs — old, faded, and unwanted tattoos rebuilt into pieces our clients are proud to wear. Every cover-up shown here is by Jeremy Swan, owner of Broken Art Tattoo.
Book a cover-up consultation
Bring us your toughest cover-up. Browse our artists and book directly, or call 323-661-4777, text 323-612-7886, email info@brokenarttattoo.com, or stop by. See the contact page for hours and directions. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Want to see how we approach these? Read Cover-Up Resurrection: From Regret to Masterpiece on our blog.
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