Style: Realism

Realism is a tattoo style that aims to reproduce real-life images with high fidelity, using precise shading, smooth gradients, contrast and, often, no hard outlines. It can be done in black and white or colour. Visually it stands out for its volume, texture, depth and fine detail. The most common pieces are portraits, animals, landscapes, objects and scenes. It tends to be chosen by people who want to tattoo a photo, a portrait or a specific image that closely resembles reality.

Also works in black & grey

Black & grey is a style done exclusively with black ink, diluted to create a greyscale and shading. Its visual hallmark is the contrast between solid blacks, smooth transitions, volume and detail, sometimes with white for highlights. It is common in portraits, realism, chicano pieces, religious imagery, skulls and high-contrast compositions. Clients choose it when they want a tattoo without colour, with clear readability, shading and a sober look.