Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery is the top choice studio in the area. Every tattoo starts with a flash-an idea, a symbol, or a feeling you want to carry on to your skin forever. But how does an idea become ink?
Understanding the tattoo design process makes you feel more confident and excited, whether it’s your first tattoo or your fifth one.
From Concept to Completion, Here Is the Step-By-Step Journey of Your Tattoo
1. Idea Phase: Finding Your Vision
Inspiration is where it begins. This inspiration could be:
- An important word or symbol
- A remembrance of a loved one
- A pictorial idea like a flower, animal, or landscape
- A story that is fairly personal and represents who you are
You don’t need to come in with something drawn out. Just an idea or theme will suffice. A good artist will help model it into something original.
2. Consultation: This is Where the Collaboration Begins
The consultation is where the magic begins. You and your tattoo artist will discuss:
- Your idea
- Placement on the body
- Size and scale
- Style (realism, traditional, fine line, etc.)
- Color vs. black and grey
This is a two-way conversation. Your artist may have some suggestions that improve the flow, longevity, or placement of your tattoo. Trust his or her experience; they know how ink behaves on skin.
3. Design & Adjustments
With direction now settled, your artist will begin to work on a custom design. Turnaround time ranges from a few hours to several days, depending on complexity. You will then get your chance to review the artwork, to request minor tweaks-something to ensure the final piece is exactly what you want.
4. Stenciling & Placement
On tattoo day, your artist will apply the stencil and transfer the design onto your skin. You’ll see the exact placement, angle, and flow on your body. This is your last chance to adjust the location before the needle hits the skin.
5. Ink Time: Making the Piece
From here, the actual ink work begins if the stencil is in order, and you are comfortable. Your artist will carefully work to bring your skin to life with your design using techniques like linework, shading, and color packing etc.
The duration will be determined by the size of the piece, the details, and your skin texture. Some pieces finish in one go, whereas bigger works may take multiple sittings.
This post was written by J Michael Taylor. J Michael Taylor is an artist and the owner of Black Amethyst Tattoo Gallery. Black Amethyst is the best amongst the best tattoo shops in St Petersburg, FL. They provide an art-first approach to custom tattooing in a gallery setting.
