so you are looking to get a tattoo?
Pick your artist carefully. A good tattoo artist should be able to do the fundamentals -linework, shading, placement , saturation of ink, contrast,
if the artist doesn’t have this in his portfolio you are going to regret it in the end.
when looking at his work make sure to pay attention to the outlines of his tattoos they should be smooth and in one stroke. A strong outline of for your tattoo is the best foundation to build your master piece of.
strong outline
contrast brings the light and depth of your tattoo. if you are thinking of getting a black and grey style tattoo or portrait this would be a good time to look at your design and make sure that your artist is able to use
this to capture your image. It should not be overly exposed , a clear picture and in good size is Best. An artist who specialises in dot work would be perfect for a representation there are some stunning examples in dot work to take that contrast to the next level by making a realistic 3D tattoo.
All of us want our tattoos to last and look fresh, so an artist should be able to really pack in the ink without blow outs. What is a blow out? well it’s where they go over the same line or area and the ink bleeds under the skin or it forms a scab. leading to a messy tattoo. a really good saturation will leave pieces of your skin exposed for the tattoo to breathe. not packing enough ink leads to it fading fast. I do have a few examples. of good and bad saturation.
good and bad saturation
Shading is a very big part of the tattoo. without the right shading your tattoo will be flat and unappealing. it brings out the dimensions and is particularly important with black and grey style tattoo. Shading
brings your tattoo to life, highlighting your focal point by using the contrast and accentuating the darker areas.
Placement in is one of the key factors when choosing your tattoo and artist. Some places require true skill to accomplish and other is your run if the mill placement. Be sure that your artist is informed about the impact the placement will have on your design.
Since it’s such a huge factor. I will be focusing on in it in my next article. Diving deep in to the pros and cons of general placement and specialised placement in
hope you found this interesting and keep on comin
