PORTRAITS

Portrait tattoos are a highly specialized art form that is the ultimate way to memorialize or pay homage to a person, a pet, or an existing work of art. They’re a big commitment, and there are several important things you should consider before you book your appointment.

The goal of a portrait tattoo is to exhibit a mastery of the technique — not to lend a stylistic interpretation that may significantly change the portrait unless you specifically ask to do so. 

Portrait tattoos have a lot of small details and require a lot of blending and shading. Your artist will have to swap needle cartridges several times throughout the process because each grouping of needles acts like a different type of paintbrush. Color portraits will take much longer than black and white portraits. 

You also need to remember that your portrait tattoo will need a lot of aftercare if you want it to age well. If you don’t regularly moisturize your skin or apply sunscreen, now is the time to star