Blackwork and Illustrative Tattoos
Blackwork or illustrative tattoos are a creative way to portray any image you have in mind. They can be done in a multitude of ways so the possibilities are endless. It gives a flare to something so it doesn’t have to be so clean-cut if that’s not what you’re looking for.
- Pricing Varies And Is Discussed Prior To Booking
About Blackwork and Illustrative Style Tattoos
Blackwork tattoos and illustrative tattoos can range from being drastically different than the original or having just a minor change. There’s a special energy when it comes to doing a tattoo that’s not so exact like realism tattoos. There are certain characteristics that you can only truly describe when you’re looking at it in the mirror. Blackwork tattoos use predominately black ink to create the image. Without using different shades of grey, we get an effect that’s high in contrast and stands out nicely on your skin. Illustrative tattoos take advantage of the entire spectrum of greys so it’s a nice in-between of realism and blackwork. If these styles sound like they interest you, please feel free to reach out so we can talk about your ideas!
Key Features:
- Use of linework to create emphasis on the tattoo
- Control of contrast throughout the piece to maintain the integrity of the piece and not make it too dark
- Use of stipple shading to create gradients
- Finding unique ways to layer the images to create a flow within the tattoo
Blackwork and Illustrative tattoo ideas:
- Flower tattoos
- Skull tattoos
- Animal tattoos
- Cultural artifact tattoos
San Diego Blackwork Tattoos & Illustrative Tattoos
If you’re interested in the blackwork or illustrative tattoo style, book an appointment with me today to discuss your ideas! Feel free to check out the other tattoo styles I can do too like black and grey realism or portraits.