need suggestions for cover up please

I made the ultimate tatoo mistakes! Now I'm tired of looking at it and reminding myself of all the things I did wrong. I waited many years thinking I'd get a butterfly on my shoulder... nope, talked to those who'd been tattooed....nope, and did the worst of all....switched designs right before I walked in the room. What was I thinking?? Okay, learned from my mistake. Now I'm looking for a good cover up for a distorted blob of color on my ankle. If someone could tell me where to post a pic for ya of the "mistake" I will. I walked into one studio here and was told the only cover up would be a tribal. I'm not thrilled with the amount of dark color it has now .... am I limited to tribal? What started out as a tiny lightly lined vine with a single rose has become dark outlined, dark green "things" and a red thing in the center that does not look like a rose. It might not be as bad as I claim, but for me it's bad. Also seeking advice as to whom might be the best in the Warren, Ohio area for cover ups. Right after I went to the original artist, as he said I could, and told him I didn't feel it looked like a rose and was not real happy with the outcome (admitting I was wrong in what I'd expected). He was not very kind, nor willing to help, but did tell me to come back in a few weeks after it healed a bit more. When I returned, he was gone. That was 8 months ago, and nope, I still don't like it. I've gotten a few names of local artist, but welcome any suggestions. Also would welcome suggestion as to what to turn this into. I've got a few ideas (a sunflower but question size, or a bear but worry about it having to be all black). Many here seem very knowlegeable so I welcome any comments.

First off your tattoo should heal for a minimum of 6-12 months before attempting a cover.....If you e-mail me a photo I would be glad to offer up some suggestions and maybe help out with an overlay sketch or two...Taz

taz you seam like a nice guy! its nice to offer your assistance with the cover up

Thanks Taz, it's on it's way to ya!

go check out Debbie [email removed] she does really nice solid work..and bryan krause is really talented too. he [email removed]

Ahhh, very nice work. Seriously amazing portraits. Dang, if I'd have done this much work checking artists before I'd gotten my tattoo..... live lessons I guess. Thanks