THE WHITE WONDERS OF TATTOOING

White Tattoo with light shading 

Tattoos have evolved from simple lines and shading to complex definitions of colour and 

design that is just breath-taking to see. The design can range from lines that look effortless, with shadings without even having to outline the design.

All White Design

White tattoos take on this similar trait, they are elegant in design and appearance but the end result is so mind blowing it takes tattooing to a new level of beauty. White tattoos can be both a mixture of sections being white with the implication of colour or a all white tattoo design. A white tattoo are done with only the use on of ink.

All White Design 

 images of white tattoo ideas

By: Cool tattoo Ideas

White Tattoo Design before tattooing 

White with Pink Lining ink

All White 

Abstract 

3D Shaded Effect (Soul escaping)

Apple White And Wash White ink 

All Images where taken from google images

BREAKING THE NORMIES WITH LEIGH-ANN BRODBERSCAR TATTOOS! 

In the tattooing community even we have things that are seen as norms and things that are breaking out into levelS of extreme so to become a norm itself. The art of tattooing itself has become less and less taboo everyday. It is less founded upon by religious group and elder members of the community and society is slowly accepting it. Now there is a new and extreme ways of tattooing it goes by the name SCAR TATTOOING.
Scar tattooing or scaring is the new rage within the tattooing community. It is the process of removing the surface of the skin with a scalp blade, it is done by a trained tattoo artist with and design oriented. This rear action of scar is becoming on of a norm within the american and European countries. These acts where said to once be used as a form of tourer for individuals who got into trouble with the wrong groups.

Images and a video of the procedure is as follows: 

WARNING THE PICTURES THE FOLLOW ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IF YOU HAVE A POOR STOMACH DO NOT WATCH !!!

the procedure 

Skin that was removed and tools used

healing process

Completely healed 

Videos

Done by rene westergaard

Done by rickpermanentmarker 

freshly done scar tattoo

before and after  

skin removed 

All Image where obtain from Google Images.

THE BASIC PROPERTIES OF SHADING A TATTOO

THE BASIC PROPERTIES OF 
SHADING A TATTOO

The ability to do good shading is a skill that can really make a difference in the quality of a tattoo.  Tattoo artists spend years perfecting their shading skills in order to make their designs really stand out.  There are so many aspects that go into learning proper shading techniques, but there are some basics that every tattoo artist should learn early on.

•    The Machine – A 10-coil machine can be sued for shading, but it’s best for small areas.  A 12-coil machine is a better choice, as it has the power needed to run the larger needle groupings that are used to cover bigger surfaces.

•    Speed – Many artists find that their shading goes better if the speed on the machine is higher than they typically run it for lining.

•    Preparing the Area – Shading takes place after outlining, and it is recommended to clean the entire area of the tattoo with soap and water.  This helps to get rid of excess ink left by the lining process, as well as to get off any stencil marks or sticky residue that have been left behind.

•    Techniques – There are multiple ways to get a shading effect on your artwork.  The perfect approach for one artist may not give the desired results to another.  It’s a good idea to learn a variety of techniques and then choose the one that is best for a given situation

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•    Shading Before Coloring – Inks are generally added to a tattoo in order from darkest to lightest.  This means that shading is often the step right after outlining, even though logic might tell you that shading would be the last step.  This keeps the darker ink from muddying the lighter colors and requires you to do some advance planning.

•    Clean the Needles – …and the tubes, and the tips, etc.  Once you finish shading, you want to make sure that there is no black ink left anywhere that might be able to accidentally mix with the lighter colors you will be applying next.

•    Cover Up Work – Shading can be used as a method for covering up other work.  One example is using shading to hide where you added a line or element that was a mistake.  It is also used to cover up or modify older tattoos that someone regrets or wants to change for some reason.  Shading can be an effective tool for turning an unwanted design into something fresh and new.

Here are so from Jackie Rabbit Tattoo Shop.

Except in cases where there is little to no shading used as a method for developing desired contrast, shading creates a wonderful play of light on your designs and gives them the depth.  The 3-D feel really makes them pop.  When a tattoo artist isn’t particularly skilled in this area, the result is designs that are flat and don’t have much appeal.  This is why artists spend so much time and energy developing their abilities in this area.

 Shading tutorial on Youtube to show you how its done:-



Video done by Johnny Gault

Video done by painful pleasures