Black and grey realism
Portraits, animals and statues in grey wash, built in layers from the softest shade to solid black.
- Starting price
- from €250 per half day
- Typical session
- half days, often 2 or 3 sessions
Realism is built like a photograph: dilutions of black ink, from the lightest grey wash to solid black, laid in layers. It needs room, a good reference photo and, usually, more than one session.
What is included
- A consultation to choose or compose the reference image
- A drawing adapted to the shape of the muscle
- Sessions planned in advance, with the time between them
- Aftercare instructions in writing
- A check of the healing between sessions
Good to know
A portrait smaller than a palm loses its expression within a few years. For a face, count on a forearm or larger.
Bring the sharpest photo you have, taken in daylight: a blurry or over-filtered picture cannot be tattooed sharp.
Caring for a fine line
Keep the film on
For as long as we told you: a few hours for a classic film, several days for a second-skin dressing.
Wash, dry, a thin layer
Clean hands, mild soap, pat dry with paper, then a thin layer of healing cream, two or three times a day.
No bath, sea, pool or sun
For about three weeks, until the skin has closed. After that, sunscreen keeps the lines sharp.
Do not scratch
The skin peels and itches: let it. Picking a scab takes the ink with it.
Tell us about your project
A few lines are enough: the idea, where on the body, roughly how big. Paste links to references if you have some. We answer within three working days with a price range and a consultation date.
Deposit from €50, deducted from the final price. Kept if you cancel less than 48 hours before.
Rather talk it through? Call the studio01 23 45 67 89