Several ways of drawing in one image
The backpiece shown here places dense dark areas beside open skin, fine repeated marks and animal figures. The different textures do distinct jobs: some create a surface, while others make an image stand out.
Look at the work from a distance, then move closer to the details. The shift between an overall structure and its individual marks is a useful way to understand why a portfolio feels different from a collection of separate motifs.
A reference can be about atmosphere
An idea for Jekie might begin with a mystical subject or a particular visual mood. It can also start with a texture you like in the existing work. Tell the artist whether the figure, the structure or the overall atmosphere matters most to you.
Placement and scale are useful to discuss early. A broad textured passage and a compact symbol place different demands on a design, even when they refer to a similar subject.
These influences are part of a wider individual language. Our essay What do you call this tattoo style? explores how an artist’s own signature develops beyond a category.
Talk about your project
Contact @jekie313tattoo with your idea and a few relevant portfolio examples. Current availability, the approach to the composition and the price are discussed individually.
Explore blackwork at The Chamber for related work and planning questions.
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