Tattoo style
Black & Grey
Black & grey tattooing uses black ink only, diluted into a range of greys, with no colour.
Overview
About Black & Grey
Visual markers to recognise Black & Grey.
Depth comes from smooth gradients between deep black, soft greys and bare skin. It is a palette shared by many styles, from realism to lettering and Chicano work.
Black ink only
Greys are obtained by diluting black, not by adding colour.
Soft gradients
Smooth transitions build light and volume.
Skin as highlight
The lightest value is usually the skin itself.
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