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Realism tattoo flash
Realism chases photographic depth: smooth gradients, real light, no outline holding the shape together. It is the style most dependent on the individual artist, because without a black outline doing the structural work, everything rests on the shading.
What to know about realism work
- Realism needs size. Compressed into a small area, the gradients that create depth simply merge.
- It fades differently. Without an outline, a realism piece softens overall rather than blurring at the edges, and most need a touch-up sooner than traditional work.
- Check an artist's healed photos, not fresh ones. Realism looks its best on day one and its most honest at one year.
Where it sits best
Upper arms, thighs, backs and chests. Give realism the largest flat area you are willing to commit.