Features of graphic tattoos
Graphic tattoos have similarities with Chicano, Black & Gray. The link between the techniques is monochrome. Graphics, as a style of tattoo art, are distinguished by the following features:
- Drawing images using expressive hatching. All shades and shadows are drawn by means of dashes, linear shading, clear contours are required. Hatching is applied within the drawing, adhering to the rule: all lines should be parallel to each other.
- Lack of penumbra and transitions, monochrome. The main color of graphic tattoos is black. There are gradations up to gray due to the change in the hatch density. This technique is necessary to emphasize the elements of the plot. Color graphics are extremely rare. The main part of the picture has a rich black tone, variations with its depth.
Graphics are often combined with dotwork, blackwork. In the first case, dotted illustrations complement the hatching, in the second - areas completely filled with black.
Popular graphic style tattoos
Graphic-style tattoo sketches attract with the ability to embody any plot, from book illustrations to popular anime pictures. Images of flora and fauna, mythical characters, abstract, surreal scenes look spectacular in monochrome graphic design.
Flowers
Floral patterns and ornaments, single flowers can be modest in size and complexity, or large-scale. The interpretation of tattoos depends on the type of flower, the availability of additional details. Most often, the sketch reflects the sensual side of nature, emphasizes the beauty of the curves of the body.
Monochrome flowers are used to decorate different parts of the body - miniature sketches are chosen for the wrists, collarbones, ankles, and hands. Volumetric tattoos are placed on the outside of the thigh, calves, forearm, chest, back, lower back.
Animals
Graphic style animal tattoos are a special category. Animalistic tattoos in graphics eloquently reflect the energy and emotions of the character, accurately convey the message of the drawing.
Mandala
Such tattoos in graphics suggest an abundance of small details, the complexity of the plot composition. Monochrome images with cyclicallyrepeating elements play the role of amulets, so each sketch is developed individually, based on the advice of the tattoo parlor master.
Birds
Bird compositions in graphic tattoos are also popular. Depending on the idea, you can choose a predatory representative of birds, a gentle and quivering swallow, a wise owl. The graphics allow you to realistically convey the bird's appearance, to outline the contours of the wings.
Female graphic tattoos
Common options for female tattoos in graphics include:
- graceful ornaments;
- insects, reptiles;
- labels;
- space theme;
- plant and flower subjects (peonies, roses, sakura);
- images of graceful animals (cats, foxes, deer).
Graphic tattoos are applied to any part of the body - ankles, hands, forearms, under the chest. The choice depends on personal preference and the size of the sketch.
Graphic style tattoos for men
Popular male graphic tattoos include:
- images of wild animals, birds of prey, dragons;
- heart, roses showing deep personal experiences;
- sacred symbols;
- sketches for naval, military, occult themes.
Large-scale plot tattoos, portraits of historical figures, close people, covering the chest, back, and shoulder area, look beautiful in this technique.
Graphics are one of the most complex and attractive styles of tattoo art at the same time. Here, the accuracy of the lines, the precise alignment of the movements of the master are important - then you can count on an amazing result. See examples of beautiful graphic tattoos in our photo gallery.
