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Realism tattoos are what they say on the tin, photo realistic work of art inked in the skin. Realism tattoos can be of people, objects, plants, animals or scenes mimicking the intricate details you see in real life, including the texture of skin and fur.
The style began with Mexican Chicano style prison tattoos, which are still massively popular. The style has continued to develop to include Microrealism tattoos, Surrealism tattoos and Hyper Realism tattoos. Reach to our tattoo studio in Birmingham to discuss your vision for your next tattoos.
Microrealism Tattoos
If you want beautiful, realistic tattoos including portraits but aren’t into massive tattoos, microrealism tattoos are your answer. Microrealism tattoos have gained popularity in recent years for their intricate detail and realistic portrayal of images on a miniature scale. Generally no bigger than a few inches and done with a single needle or small needle grouping they can capture intricate details such as facial features, textures, and shading in a compact design. And if you’re looking for Microrealism tattoos in Birmingham, you’ve come to the right place.
After your new tattoo has been completed your artist will provide you with our full aftercare instructions. Please follow these to prevent infection and ensure your tattoo heals perfectly. Have you tried our tattoo butter? 100% natural, made by us, for us. Pick one up in store or purchase one online.
Sheine is able take on any tattoo project and smash it every time. Portraits, blackwork and script are her thing and she has a way of pulling an idea out of your mind when you can’t find the words to explain it.
Being a relatively new style, we are often asked, do Microrealism tattoos last? What will they look over time? And do Microrealism tattoos blur or fade? There is a lot of conflicting information on the subject but don’t worry you can find the answers to your questions below. However, the two most important things for you to consider when getting a Microrealism tattoo are the experience of your artist and whether or not you will look after the tattoo.
Like all tattoos aftercare is just as fundamental as your artists technique. All tattoos over time can fade slightly if exposed to a lot of sun, and if you don’t have a good skin care routine. Microrealism tattoos do require you to be extra careful during the healing process. Now, we’ve got you 100% covered on both fronts that we are responsible for. We have our own tattoo butter formulated for us by us, ensuring the longevity and optimum healing conditions for your new fine line tattoo. And of course the absolute best Microrealism tattoo artists deliver exceptional results first time every time.
Realism tattoos done by an inexperienced artist or someone who hasn’t trained in that particular style can be a disaster, there’s nothing worse than a scary child portrait or one that simply looks nothing like the person it’s supposed to be. To find a good realism artist, check their portfolio for previous work and ask to see healed pictures of their work too. At Outliers Ink we have one of the best portrait and realism tattoo artists in Birmingham.
Absolutely and this question deserves its own section WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED. When we talk about inclusivity this is exactly one of the key points that we know is sadly still massively underrepresented in the tattoo industry.
We are experts in tattooing all skin tones: black and brown skin in all shades. We constantly have clients who come to us who were told that the tattoo they wanted couldn’t be done on their skin tone. This includes colour tattoos on black skin. The thing is, your skin tone is not the issue, the artist’s skill set is. Like hair shops we believe you should be able to walk into a tattoo shop in Birmingham and receive the best work not just locally but in the country regardless of your age or skin tone.
So we created Outliers Ink, a tattoo and piercing studio that is the place for everyone to get their dream tattoo without worrying whether they will be told their skin will be an issue. Leave it to us. The home of the best Birmingham tattoo artists. Have you booked yours yet?
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