Realism tattoos aim to create a lifelike impression through proportion, shading, texture and carefully controlled contrast. Micro realism uses the same interest in detailed imagery at a smaller scale, but it has less physical room for every transition and texture. The...
A small tattoo can be simple, personal and easy to live with, but small does not mean effortless. The design still needs enough space for its lines, lettering and details to remain clear. The best starting point is not a list of trendy pictures. It is an idea that can...
Tattoo blowout is when ink appears to spread beyond the intended edge of a tattoo, creating a soft, blurred or shadowed look. It can be disappointing, especially when the tattoo is fresh and you are still getting used to how it looks. The first step is not to panic or...
So you’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo. It could be something small to start, a little piece on your wrist or behind the ear, just to test the waters. That’s a completely fair approach. But here’s something a lot of first-time clients...
So you’ve got a tattoo you’d rather forget. Maybe it’s an ex’s name. Maybe it was your first tattoo, and the design just doesn’t suit you anymore. Whatever the reason, you’re not alone. Research by McCrindle found that one in three...
If you’ve been thinking about a sleeve tattoo for a while now, you’re in good company. A record one in four Australians now has at least one tattoo, up from just 19% in 2016, according to McCrindle Research. And more of those people are going bigger, going...
