Abstract tattoos
In an abstract tattoo, freeform or geometric shapes are the subject of the composition. A personal story can guide their choice, or you might simply like the way they look.
What gives the piece its balance?
Proportions and the space between shapes matter as much as the lines themselves. Their arrangement gives the piece balance and lets you distinguish its elements.
In the calf tattoo shown here, long, curved black lines sit apart with wide spaces of skin between them. You can follow each line with your eye.
An abstract composition can also add to an existing piece or connect several tattoos. You can see my work in the abstract gallery .
How should you gather references?
Choose images you like the look of or that show the subject you'd like me to represent. They can be photographs, drawings, landscapes or anything else that catches your eye. I'll ask you to tell me what matters to you or what you particularly like about them, as well as any elements you don't like or that aren't important to you.
Choose references without AI-generated images. I explain the reasons on the Process page .
How does the piece find its place?
Lines become thicker over time, and details placed very close together may merge. I take this into account in the space I leave between elements.
If the size or placement you have in mind isn't ideal, I'll tell you and explain why. I'll then suggest alternatives that would work better and talk you through my reasoning. We can try several options, and the final decision will always be yours.