Rina Makhlinעברית

Every old tattoo has a way out.

Faded, came out wrong, or just not you anymore? I turn old tattoos into pieces you want to show. Send me a photo and we'll find the way together.

The old tattoo before the cover-up: old faded scorpionAfter the cover-up: realistic black scorpion

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More cover-ups

The old tattoo before the cover-up: old lizardAfter the cover-up: yellow peony in colour
The old tattoo before the cover-up: old letteringAfter the cover-up: x-ray style rose
The old tattoo before the cover-up: old outline of a riderAfter the cover-up: rider on a green motorcycle, in colour
The old tattoo before the cover-up: old clover in a horseshoeAfter the cover-up: clover with a ladybug and a flower, in colour
The old tattoo before the cover-up: old lettering on the chestAfter the cover-up: tightrope walker over a crack

What clients say

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is the most beautiful tattoo I've done, and it makes me and my mother very happy. You are amazing and very gentle, and I enjoyed every moment of the process. Thank you for all your patience!

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Rina really knows her stuff and was extremely kind and helpful during the entire process, from the first message to the end of the tattoo. Before we met, she generously drafted a few sketches to see that we were going in the same direction. The tattoo came out perfectly, even better than I imagined, and I'm definitely coming back soon :)

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Hi Rina 🤍 Bellush died Saturday morning in my arms, exactly like this. Thank you so much for this special tattoo. She was my whole heart and you were amazing with us, part of our special story. You were loving, warm and patient, and I will for sure make many more with you 🤍

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This is my tattoo! Rina is super! Anyone who wants a tattoo, run to her!

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I recently got several tattoos from Rina and I couldn't be happier with the result. Professional, talented, and I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. The design turned out even better than I had imagined and the attention to detail was outstanding. I will definitely be returning for more tattoos.

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I got my tattoo about 5 years ago and it still looks good and pretty. It was comfortable and I felt no pain, even though it was on the ribs.

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Work

Tattoo: yellow peony, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: orchid, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly with pink flowers, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: red star balloon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: x-ray style rose, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flying owl, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: man carrying houses, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: chess queen, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: black and grey peony, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: heron with a fish, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: father with children, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: ship on a hanging sign, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dandelion, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: marlin, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: building in a frame, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: vintage film camera, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: poppy flower, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: orca, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: iceberg, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: classical column, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: branch with leaves and fruit, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dragonfly, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: two hands reaching, memento mori, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: ribbon bow, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fern, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: striped cat, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: landscape inside a head, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: oyster, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: branch with dark leaves, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: crow on a gumball machine, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: tightrope walker, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: bicycle, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flowers, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dog portrait inside a paw print, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: cameo portrait, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: chair, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fig cut in half, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: beetle, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: square miniature, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: plastic chair with a moth, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flower with a bottle cap, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: moth, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: figure in a strip of light, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: coffee pot, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: iris flower, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: bats, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: surreal portrait, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: Lego brick, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flower with a mouth, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flying stork, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: hand, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: cracked vase, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fish, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: eye, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: balanced stones, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: pigeon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: smiley in a frame, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: star balloon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: centipede skeleton, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: crescent moon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: lettering SPORT, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: two butterflies, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: miniature composition, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: balloon lettering OH BOY, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly and bee, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: small abstract piece, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly on the hand, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: moth on the chest, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fish with an eye, by Rina Makhlin
Tattoo: yellow peony, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: orchid, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly with pink flowers, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: red star balloon, by Rina Makhlin
Tattoo: x-ray style rose, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: black and grey peony, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dandelion, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: poppy flower, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: branch with leaves and fruit, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fern, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: branch with dark leaves, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flowers, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fig cut in half, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flower with a bottle cap, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: iris flower, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flower with a mouth, by Rina Makhlin
Tattoo: flying owl, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: heron with a fish, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: marlin, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: orca, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dragonfly, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: striped cat, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: crow on a gumball machine, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: dog portrait inside a paw print, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: beetle, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: moth, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: bats, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: flying stork, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fish, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: pigeon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: centipede skeleton, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: two butterflies, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly and bee, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: butterfly on the hand, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: moth on the chest, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: fish with an eye, by Rina Makhlin
Tattoo: man carrying houses, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: father with children, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: building in a frame, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: iceberg, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: two hands reaching, memento mori, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: landscape inside a head, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: tightrope walker, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: cameo portrait, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: square miniature, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: figure in a strip of light, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: surreal portrait, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: hand, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: eye, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: smiley in a frame, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: crescent moon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: miniature composition, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: small abstract piece, by Rina Makhlin
Tattoo: chess queen, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: ship on a hanging sign, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: vintage film camera, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: classical column, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: ribbon bow, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: oyster, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: bicycle, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: chair, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: plastic chair with a moth, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: coffee pot, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: Lego brick, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: cracked vase, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: balanced stones, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: star balloon, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: lettering SPORT, by Rina MakhlinTattoo: balloon lettering OH BOY, by Rina Makhlin

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Questions and answers

Can any old tattoo be covered?

Almost any tattoo can be covered or worked into a new piece. It depends on the size, colour and placement of the old tattoo. Send me a photo of it and I will tell you what can be done. I do not do full-sleeve or full-back cover-ups.

How much does a tattoo or a cover-up cost?

Every tattoo is priced individually, by size, placement and level of detail. Send me your idea or a photo of the old tattoo and I will come back with an exact quote.

What styles do you work in?

Cover-ups of old tattoos, black and grey micro-realism, and colour micro-realism.

Where is the studio?

I work at John Boy studio in Tel Aviv.

Directions
How do I book?

Message me on Instagram @rina.makhlin or on WhatsApp with the idea, the placement and a rough size. I come back with a quote and a free date, and draw a personal sketch. Dates are limited, so it is worth writing early.

An old tattoo that bothers you?

Send me a photo of it and I'll tell you what can be done. An idea for a new tattoo is just as welcome.

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