Technique:
Tattoo artists with experience can recreate any image you envision for your custom piece. Their past work can inspire you if you’re having trouble conceptualizing it yourself. Make sure they specialize in the style you want.
Reputable artists also demonstrate outstanding line work in their portfolios. Good line work should be bold and crisp with multiple tones to make pieces stand out. Artists must possess an intimate knowledge of anatomy and how to stretch the skin.
Design:
Tattoo designs should reflect personal style, beliefs, and values. Designs representing purity and goodness, such as angel wings or halo tattoos, are popular. Demons, skulls, or blood-red roses can represent evil.
Flower or dainty floral tattoo designs are suitable for both men and women. They represent love, hope, and beauty and can be inked in a watercolor-like style for a delicate effect.
Composition is critical to the success of any design. The proportions, arrangement, and positioning of different elements should be considered. Understanding color effects and how other body parts respond to methods is helpful.
Aftercare:
Tattoo aftercare starts with keeping your new ink clean. Avoid using too many products, as they obstruct natural healing and cause uneven recovery or premature fading.
On the first day, your tattoo artist will cover it in plastic and bandage it. After several hours, gently unwrap and wash it with mild soap. Apply any recommended ointment.
Be cautious of touching the tattoo with dirty fingers to prevent bacterial infection. Avoid scratching it, as it can delay healing. Use balms or moisturizers designed to relieve itching temporarily.
