Realism Tattoos

Realism tattoos depend on careful tonal shading, controlled contrast and close attention to texture, so a subject reads with depth and presence on the skin.

At B36 Tattoo & Piercing on Melrose Avenue, our realism work centers on black and grey pieces, from detailed animals and botanicals to statues and still-life subjects, often paired with graphic or geometric elements. Approaches vary by artist and piece, and each tattoo is a custom design matched to an artist whose realism work suits it.