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Gucci

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I have tattoos on my lower back, one of which that I don't really care for anymore. I got it when I was 18 without really thinking about it and its much too "tramp stamp" for me now. Its the sun-type symbol which sits right in the middle of my lower back.

The koi fish (on the left) I've had for 2 years and love it so I want to incorporate it and cover the sun with a larger aquatic themed tattoo. My regular tattoo artist is an expert at old tattoo coverage but I'd like to have some ideas in mind before I go to him. It would most likely cover my waist to the other side, equal on the right to where the koi sits on my left.

Does anybody have ideas for things to include? Pics are much appreciated too. I was thinking of japanese-style water waves, some shells? maybe a seahorse? another koi?
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Japanese style waves



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Hermes

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I love that wave woodblock print, and think the stylistic waves would look nice with your koi...

found some images that may provide some inspiration:

Japanese Samurai And Koi, Japanese Woodblock
Koi Vintage style japanese TaTToo Ukiyoe woodblock design Tank

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Chanel

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Keeping with an Asian theme, you could do a lotus blossom (the symbol of rebirth, spiritual enlightenment).

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Lotus Flower Tattoo

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Marc Jacobs

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I agree that lotus/waves would work. I've also seen koi pieces with cherry blossoms and peonies. Maybe add water around and to the side of the koi, with another koi on the opposite side?

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I agree with the others,waves or a lotus flower would look great. Also maybe something written in Kanji would look good.

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