Black & Grey

Black & grey tattoos use black ink and varying shades of grey instead of color. This style works especially well for realistic tattoos, portraits, florals, illustrative designs, and pieces that rely on strong contrast and shading.

Realism

Realism tattoos are designed to look as lifelike as possible, almost like a photograph brought onto the skin. The style focuses on capturing realistic light, texture, depth, and fine details.

Surrealism

Surrealism combines the lifelike detail of realism with dreamlike and imaginative elements. Familiar faces, objects, and scenes can be blended with unusual or impossible details to create something that feels both realistic and otherworldly.

Ornamental 

Ornamental tattoos are decorative, intricate designs inspired by elements such as lace, jewelry, filigree, and mandalas. The style focuses on symmetry, flow, patterns, and detailed linework rather than realism.

Portrait 

Portrait tattoos capture a person's likeness through detailed linework, shading, and realistic proportions. The goal is to create a recognizable representation while preserving the character and features of the subject.

Illustrative

Illustrative tattoos combine the qualities of drawing and painting with tattooing. They can incorporate clean linework, shading, texture, and painterly details to create a piece that feels like wearable artwork rather than strictly realistic imagery.

Shading and Contrast

Shading and contrast create depth, dimension, and definition within a tattoo. Carefully blended tones can create smooth transitions and realistic textures, while stronger contrasts help certain elements stand out and give the overall piece greater impact.