St. Petersburg, Florida · Nonprofit
Your Skin.Your Story.Rewritten.
Free tattoo cover-ups and art therapy for people in recovery — because your skin shouldn't tell a story you're no longer living.
We cover up the past.
We fund the ink.
We walk beside you.
What We Do
How We Help
Cover-Up Tattoos
We work with talented artists to cover gang markings, drug symbols, and names tied to your old life. We also create custom tattoos celebrating your recovery milestones — 30 days, 1 year, a decade clean. Your skin gets a fresh start — free of charge for those who qualify.
Art Therapy Through Ink
The tattooing process itself is part of the healing. We pair each session with peer support and a guided reflection on what the new design means to you.
Recovery Resources
We connect you to local St. Pete treatment centers, NA/AA meetings, housing support, and mental health services — all in one place.
Est. 2019 · St. Petersburg, Florida
Real People. Real Change.
Their Stories
"I had a spider web on my neck from my using days. INK 4 RECOVERY covered it with a phoenix. Every time I look in the mirror now, I see who I'm becoming."
Marcus
Tampa, FL
"I didn't think I deserved something beautiful on my skin. They showed me I did. That session changed something in me I can't explain."
Destiny
St. Pete, FL
Simple Process
How to Apply
Fill Out the Application
Complete our short online form. Tell us about your recovery journey and the tattoo you'd like covered.
We Review & Match You
Our team reviews your application and matches you with a partner artist whose style fits your vision.
Come In for Your Session
Show up, sit down, and let the healing begin. Your artist and a peer support volunteer will be there with you.
Official Partner Studio
Dragonz
Eye
Tattoo Studio · St. Petersburg, Florida
Our founding partner studio. Dragonz Eye artists donate their time and talent to every INK 4 RECOVERY session — turning old ink into new beginnings.
Dragonz Eye Tattoo
www.dragonzeye.com
In Partnership With Dragonz Eye Tattoo · St. Pete, FL
Make an Impact
Every dollar
covers someone's
past.
Your donation funds free tattoo sessions for people in recovery across the Tampa Bay area. One session can change a life.
Average cost per session
$150
covers one full cover-up session
Official Partner Shop
Dragonz Eye Tattoo
St. Petersburg's home for world-class ink — and the shop that makes our cover-up sessions possible.
Where Art Meets Recovery
Dragonz Eye Tattoo is our founding partner shop in St. Petersburg, FL. Their artists donate their time and talent to every INK 4 RECOVERY session — turning old ink into new beginnings, one cover-up at a time.
- ◆Expert cover-up specialists on staff
- ◆Custom designs tailored to your story
- ◆Safe, welcoming environment for people in recovery
- ◆Located in St. Petersburg, Florida