Realistic Tattoos

A tattoo style that is certainly not practiced by every tattoo artist is Realistic. Because this type of tattoo requires a lot of experience, talent and the right eye for detail. The focus is often on faces, animals, landscapes or various objects and creates, if well stung, a detailed and deceptively real work of art. Stitching a Realistic Tattoo requires a great deal of patience. Several sessions are necessary to achieve the maximum 3D effect with the help of different layers and colors.

Realistic tattoos were inspired by the realistic art movement that developed in France in the 1850s. However, this style only really gained popularity in the last few decades, when photography became more and more important. Painting a realistic image with pen and paper takes a lot of talent, but putting it on skin with a machine and ink is truly a challenge and should only be done by true professionals. Artists who practice this type of style often train for several years before they are ready to immortalize a permanent work on human skin. As popular as the trend is today, it is met with disapproval from some artists due to the lack of expression in terms of creativity. True to the motto: The tattoo artist as a living photocopier.

What you should consider

What should be considered when getting a Realistic Tattoo is not just choosing an experienced artist. You should expect that the motif you get under your skin will not look as detailed and realistic as it did in the beginning for eternity. The many small and fine lines that make the tattoo look so real, can fade over time and reduce the desired 3D effect. Excessive sun exposure, skin regeneration or loss of skin elasticity with age will accelerate the fading and disappearance of the details in the Realistic Tattoo. If this should be the case, there is still often the possibility to have the tattoo re-pierced or enhanced. When choosing the size of the tattoo explains itself that a realistic tattoo can not be a tiny little motif on the back of the finger or behind the ear, for example. This would not do justice to the many small details of a realistic tattoo and complicate the sufficiently required space for shading. With a photo and the right artist, you can create a true work of art on the skin in honor of a popular celebrity, your beloved pet or an amazing landscape from your vacation, which is guaranteed to amaze you and those around you.