There are plenty of ways to create a black and grey sleeve. Still, the two most common are: having one general theme that spans the whole piece or figuring out ways to incorporate many different images that don’t necessarily go together. There’s no right or wrong because the tattoo is specific to you. Once we narrow down the ideas, we can brainstorm ways to create a sleeve that’s unique to you, a one-of-a-kind piece that tells your story. Although the black and grey realism tattoo will cover a large amount of skin, that doesn’t mean that there’s room to put a million different ideas. There has to be a balance. We have to be selective on what we choose so we can create focus — a combination of big, impactful images mixed in with small details throughout. Otherwise, we’re left with a whole bunch of ink and nothing too readable. We want it to be eye-catching across the room, using high contrast and texture to draw attention. Then upon closer inspection, we can see the little nuances we designed, the details that aren’t obvious.