Quality Over Quantity  ·  Now booking cover-ups & custom tattoos for 2026/27  ·  Limited availability
13+ Yrs  ·  9+ Yrs Cover-Ups  ·  Private Studio, Upland CA
Black and grey realism cover-up by Tony Ray

Now Booking Cover-Ups & Custom Work

Most Artists Work
Around Bad Tattoos.
Tony Works Through Them.

13 years professional tattooing. 9 years focused specifically on cover-up work. Every piece treated as a design problem, not a patch job.

Full-day deposits: $1,000  ·  Counts toward total  ·  Non-refundable  ·  Approval required before booking

Apply to Book

Step One

Request A Quote

Every inquiry personally reviewed. Not all projects are accepted — that's by design.


Before You Apply

What To Expect

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Real Work, Real Transformations

Every Before/After Below Couldn't Be Undone — Only Rebuilt

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Virgen and archangel sleeve cover-up, healed result After
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Crown of thorns cover-up, healed result After
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Zeus bust cover-up, healed result After
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Ship and kraken sleeve cover-up, healed result After
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Mary portrait cover-up, healed result After
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Angel figure cover-up, healed result After
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Aztec skull cover-up, healed result After
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Spartan warrior cover-up, healed result After
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Daisies and dragonfly cover-up, healed result After
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Surreal color face cover-up, healed result After
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Surreal color chest piece cover-up, healed result After

What Clients Say

Quality Over Quantity

Jenny Martin

★★★★★

"I got my portrait fixed that was from another artist. Tony kept my vision the same but I did let him have some artistic input. The experience was amazing and I felt very comfortable!"

— Jenny Martin

Gabriel Aldama

★★★★★

"I got a cover up tattoo that was a cowboy with a rose. My cover up was amazing and I was extremely satisfied. Process felt great, super friendly."

— Gabriel Aldama

Ana Martinez

★★★★★

"It came out GORGEOUS. Tony is the only tattoo artist I will go to for rose work — he does phenomenal work and I'm always happy with the results."

— Ana Martinez

Ally

★★★★★

"I got a cover up tattoo that came out AMAZING!!! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Book him NOW!"

— Ally

Trenton Olson

★★★★★

"Solid work, heals great, can't see the original piece if it's a cover up, and it's one of one."

— Trenton Olson

Briana Mendoza

★★★★★

"He immediately got to work and gave me options on how to cover it. I felt comfortable the entire time."

— Briana Mendoza

★★★★★

"Tony did an outstanding job on my cover up tattoo. Professional, clean, and organized — the final result came out even better than I expected."

— J. Reyes

★★★★★

"His timing, patience, and attention to every detail were spot on. It felt great getting rid of my old tattoos and replacing them with something new."

— Jose Betancourt

★★★★★

"My tattoo turned out absolutely amazing and so beautiful. I'm constantly getting compliments on it everywhere I go."

— Shantee

Ready When You Are

Apply To Book

  • All consultations handled via text after submission
  • Typical response within 3 business days
  • Once approved, you'll receive private booking page access
  • Financing available via Shop Pay Installments / Affirm


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Tony's Assistant

Art By Tony Ray

Hey! I am Tony's assistant. I can answer questions about pricing, the cover-up process, what styles Tony takes, time estimates, or how booking works. You can also upload a photo of your existing tattoo or a reference for a rough estimate.
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