Tattoo artist · Cover-up specialist
Gabriel FernandesBrazilian artist in Brussels, specialist in Cover-up · Realism · Full Color · Black & Grey
Every tattoo deserves a second story.
Your old tattoo can become a work of art.
- 5.0 ★
- from 236 Google reviews
- 3
- awards at the Brussels Tattoo Convention
- 150k+
- followers on Instagram
- 10am–6pm
- Monday to Saturday, by appointment
Cover-up · Gabriel Fernandes
Before, after.
More cover-ups published by Gabriel: the old tattoo on the left, the cover-up on the right.
IThe cover-up
Every tattoo deserves a second story.
Cover-ups are Gabriel’s speciality. Every project starts with a close look at the old tattoo; the design is built on what is already on the skin.
Before
An old tribal band around the arm…
Three real cover-ups by Gabriel. Keep scrolling: the ink flows over the old tattoo.
- i.
Specialist consultation
Initial assessment: a technical analysis of your current tattoo.
- ii.
Strategic planning
A tailored plan: size, placement, number of sessions.
- iii.
Style and design
A design that feels like you and genuinely covers the old one.
See your cover-up before you decide
Our online studio turns a photo of your current tattoo into creative simulations, right on your skin.
Free · under 2 minutes · a creative simulation; the artist assesses what’s actually possible.
- Send a photo of your tattoo
- Pick the theme and style
- Get before / after simulations
- A GF artist assesses real feasibility
Simulator images are AI-generated simulations and do not guarantee the result. Feasibility depends on pigmentation, size, placement and your skin; it is decided by the tattoo artist.
IIColour
Skin that breathes colour.
Gorilla, stained glass and skull across a full leg. Cool contrasts, saturated reds, light built into the skin.
IIISelected work
The work speaks first.
A selection of Gabriel’s recent pieces: cover-ups, colour realism and black and grey.
IVLarge pieces
One leg, one work of art.
A wizard, the Mona Lisa, a palette and flames: a full leg designed as a single painting, from knee to ankle.
VThe artist
Gabriel Fernandes
Tattoo artist and founder of GF Tattoo Studio in Uccle, Gabriel Fernandes made cover-ups his speciality: turning the tattoos you want to forget into pieces you want to show.
His ground is realism, in colour and in black and grey, from forearms to full legs. Before every cover-up he studies what is already on the skin; the design is built to absorb it, not to drown it under a dark patch.
A Brazilian based in Brussels, he works with clients in French, Portuguese and English.
- Founder
- GF Tattoo Studio, Uccle
- Speciality
- Cover-ups and reworks
- Styles
- Colour realism, black and grey
- Awards
- 3 at the Brussels Tattoo Convention
- Outside the studio
- Black belt in martial arts
- Languages
- French, Portuguese, English
At the studio, Gabriel works alongside a team of artists in realism, colour and blackwork. Meet the team
VIHow it works
From first message to healed tattoo.
- 01
You message us
On WhatsApp or through the simulator, with a photo of your tattoo or your references.
- 02
Free consultation
We look at your skin, the existing tattoo and what you want. You get a detailed quote then.
- 03
The design
A custom design, adapted to the placement and to what needs covering.
- 04
The sessions
One or more depending on size and complexity; large cover-ups often take several sessions.
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Healing
We explain aftercare after each session for a result that lasts.
VIIThe studio
A studio in Uccle. By appointment.
In the south of Brussels, GF Tattoo Studio is open Monday to Saturday. Quality inks that meet safety standards, and a free consultation before every project.
GF Tattoo StudioChaussée de Ruisbroek 76, 1180 Uccle · Bruxelles+32 466 41 99 90Monday – Saturday · 10:00 – 18:00 · closed Sunday
Verified Google reviews
What our clients say about us
GF Tattoo Studio is rated 5,0 out of 5 on Google, across 236 reviews. None are written by the studio: each one is posted by the client on our Google profile. Click any of them to read it at the source.
« Je suis venu chez GF Tattoo pour un cover réalisé en 3 séances en juillet, et j’ai rarement vu un salon où tout est aussi bien géré. »
« Du premier au dernier rdv je n’ai qu’une chose à dire : un grand merci!!!. Jai été conseillée et écoutée. Le travail effectué sur mon dos pour cacher un coover fait il y a quelques années par un autre tatoueur est juste exceptionnel. »
« Suite à un tatouage raté, j’ai mis des années avant de trouver une solution et un salon capable de comprendre réellement ce que je voulais. Puis on m’a recommandé ce salon, et honnêtement, l’expérience a dépassé toutes mes attentes. »
« Je n’ai pas de mot. 100% satisfaite. Couverture d’un tatouage que je voulais oublier… »
« Un travail d’une qualité exceptionnelle ! Chaque minute de la séance en valait la peine. Je recommande vivement. »
« Fiz minha primeira tatuagem hj, estúdio incrível assim como o atendimento, Gabriel e sua equipe me fizeram sentir muito a vontade até parecia que já era meus amigos. »
IXYour project
Tell us about your tattoo.
Six quick questions. At the end, your message lands neatly organised on the studio’s WhatsApp: just read it over and send.
No price list: every quote depends on the project, the size, the placement and the number of sessions. The consultation is free.
Frequently asked questions
All questionsAre consultations free?
Yes, the consultation is free. It’s the time to talk through your ideas, ask questions and get advice from our artists.
Can you cover up or rework an old tattoo?
Yes, it’s our speciality. A cover-up starts with a technical analysis of your tattoo, then a tailored plan and design. You can also preview the result on your own photo with our simulator.
How much does a tattoo cost at GF Tattoo Studio?
The price depends on size, complexity and the time needed. We give you a detailed quote at the consultation.
How long does a tattoo or cover-up take?
It depends on size, complexity and style. The artist gives you an estimate at the consultation; complex pieces often need several sessions.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp at +32 466 41 99 90 or call the studio. We’ll talk through your idea and schedule the consultation.
Which tattoo styles do you offer?
Black and grey realism, colour realism, blackwork, neo-traditional, Maori, cartoon, micro-realism and custom projects. Cover-ups are our speciality.
Every tattoo deserves a second story.
Show us your tattoo, even if the idea is still rough. We build the rest together.
Opening film (including the scene of Gabriel in the studio, created from his photos) and ink animation: AI-generated. Every tattoo photo and video is real work by Gabriel Fernandes and the studio.