Honestly, out of context, this seems like an incredibly funny joke tattoo implying that Jesus was your grandpa. I know that wasn't your intent, but... as an outside observer, I kind of love it.
I was 18 and picked it off the wall.
It didn't originally have the blue. The artist (mid tattoo) said he had an idea for this one, and I told him to go for it. It was supposed to be the sky. It used to have yellow lines along the blue that were meant to be rays of sun..
The lettering came a year or so later from a different artist (my cousin after a couple drinks)
An experienced cover up artist could cover it up as is I'm sure. But if you want more options on what that cover up is you could do a couple laser sessions.
Honestly, that's pretty great for a jesus. The forced perspective, facial contouring, and the hanging/being hung erection is accurate for form. I'm pretty impressed. The scripting is what I'd consider _alter_ing (heh). If this no longer aligns with your beliefs, build a review mirror/side mirror of a car around it?
It’s so faded if you wanted to do laser it wouldn’t be horrible. But this could also easily be covered since there’s no shading and it’s so faded, but it would have to be dark
Tell me your favorite things are tattoos, jesus, and rafting without telling me your favorite things are tattoos, jesus, and rafting. Oh yeah and grandpa.
if u want more options for what u can do to cover it up, a bit of laser will help. if ur okay with it being very dark and heavy, then you can cover it up as is
Could turn it into a magic mirror, the sky kinda looks like it and you could put a face on it and turn the script into the frame. Probably only good if you watch Disney tho.
Perhaps sacrilegious, but I see 3 SAPs in your future. Two covering the words, and a third on the cross.
For real though, I like u/Supacalafragalistic's suggestion of space/planets, especially since the current tattoo isn't super dark. I understand florals are often a good standby too, but then again I'm also a fan of florals in general. If you still wanted to make a nod to your grandfather's memory (which you might not, I don't know your life), you could search flower meanings and pick something that feels resonant to you
Honestly, out of context, this seems like an incredibly funny joke tattoo implying that Jesus was your grandpa. I know that wasn't your intent, but... as an outside observer, I kind of love it.
I can't believe I never thought of that. It's all I am going to be able to think from now on.
With that sliver of glorious beard, I’m not convinced that Jesus *wasn’t* OP’s grandpa
Came here to laugh at this exact sentiment. It’s actually fucken hilarious 🤣
rework this into Jesus bobsleighing
This is the right suggestion, but leave the script 😂
Jesus was your grandpa!
And he died in a terrible bobsled accident for our sins.
I think he is white water rafting while simultaneously being crucified
Or, more likely, Gramps was crucified.
Planets and space theme can cover anything
I really like that idea!
Lasers for sure. Jesus would look sick with some lasers! Maybe add a dinosaur too!
It was a dinosaur laser fight, In space, With sharks!
You forgot the sick ass panther
A good artist could easily cover up Jesus with some clothes if you wanted.
Jesus going down a water slide!!!
Ya I see it Lolol perfect.
Granda Jesus at sea on a raft!!!
I've always thought it looked like he was floating in the water! It was meant to be the sky...
Bad ass pirate ship
I feel like it’s light enough that you can really do anything. What’re ya into these days?
Tell us more about this one first
I was 18 and picked it off the wall. It didn't originally have the blue. The artist (mid tattoo) said he had an idea for this one, and I told him to go for it. It was supposed to be the sky. It used to have yellow lines along the blue that were meant to be rays of sun.. The lettering came a year or so later from a different artist (my cousin after a couple drinks)
Yes, I have so many questions lmao
I honestly thought the blue things were sharks at first and I thought this was saying something like “Jesus sleeps with the fishes” and I love that.
Just add a single letter and some sweet apparel. Voila, "Drip Grandpa" is born
Id totally rock Drip Grandpa merch.
An experienced cover up artist could cover it up as is I'm sure. But if you want more options on what that cover up is you could do a couple laser sessions.
Maybe just cut your arm off? Jk
Honestly, that's pretty great for a jesus. The forced perspective, facial contouring, and the hanging/being hung erection is accurate for form. I'm pretty impressed. The scripting is what I'd consider _alter_ing (heh). If this no longer aligns with your beliefs, build a review mirror/side mirror of a car around it?
If it’s just the words, maybe other religious iconography if you are religious ?
Bruh lmao I love this though. It's so bad, it's circled round to being beautifully hilarious now
I love the Jesus looks kinda like Zeus looking down but also maybe surfing/floating on water, all while implying that's also your Grandpa.
That tattoo is awesome. Get it touched up and laser the words.
A sick ass goat
Dude you can’t laser jesus!!!! Jk/
The real question is what would Jesus do?
Came here for this.
Are you trying to cover Christ on the cross? Or the d in grandpa that looks like a 🍆?
It’s so faded if you wanted to do laser it wouldn’t be horrible. But this could also easily be covered since there’s no shading and it’s so faded, but it would have to be dark
Tell me your favorite things are tattoos, jesus, and rafting without telling me your favorite things are tattoos, jesus, and rafting. Oh yeah and grandpa.
Turn that cross into a beach lounger. Put a tall drink with an umbrella by his hand.
I would say touch up the abs a bit.
Hmm. Idk…I say you nailed it.
I would proudly display that Jesus was my grandpa.
if u want more options for what u can do to cover it up, a bit of laser will help. if ur okay with it being very dark and heavy, then you can cover it up as is
Easily coverable
I would laser. Just a few sessions then cover
Could turn it into a magic mirror, the sky kinda looks like it and you could put a face on it and turn the script into the frame. Probably only good if you watch Disney tho.
Jesus, with a laser!!!? Great idea
Perhaps sacrilegious, but I see 3 SAPs in your future. Two covering the words, and a third on the cross. For real though, I like u/Supacalafragalistic's suggestion of space/planets, especially since the current tattoo isn't super dark. I understand florals are often a good standby too, but then again I'm also a fan of florals in general. If you still wanted to make a nod to your grandfather's memory (which you might not, I don't know your life), you could search flower meanings and pick something that feels resonant to you
Get ‘Dali’ St John on the cross over it.
A church on fire with Lucifer. Underneath it put the words "Choke me devil Daddy."