Pointlism tattoo

As with any art form, tattoo design offers a lot of variety. Tattoo styles can be very simplistic or highly elaborate, monochrome or full of color, and can be executed with various techniques. But is there one tattoo style that combines many different types? Oh yes, there is. Let us introduce you to simple fine-line tattoos.

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Dotwork tattoos and simplistic, minimalist tattoos are all the rage right now, and for good reason. These incredibly detailed tattoos show off the talent of these amazing tattoo artists, worn proudly as permanent art on the uniquely beautiful canvas of skin. Take a look at our picks of some of the best dotwork tattoo designs out there.

So, this is it: you have finally decided to get your first tattoo. But there are still some hesitations roaming in your mind. What if you don’t like it when it’s finished? What if it doesn’t suit you? What if it hurts way too much in the process? All these concerns are very understandable, but they also have a great solution. What you need to put your worries to rest is a minimalist tattoo.

Pereira, Colombia-born artist Velco stipples black-and-white tattoos that are patchwork compositions of dots. A densely inked patch might form a snoozing koala’s ear or human silhouette, while a fading gradient composes the steam emanating from a moka pot. Lighthearted and often evoking the surreal, the works are derived from conversations with clients and the artist’s interactions withContinue reading "Dense Dotwork Adds Grainy Texture to Velco’s Lighthearted Monochromatic Tattoos"

Quick sketch of a sphinx cat in pointillism