Choosing between monochromatic black and grey or saturated colour realism is one of the most exciting creative choices you will make. Both styles offer distinctive aesthetic characteristics and interaction with your skin's natural undertones.
Black and grey realism uses carbon inks diluted with sterile water to produce infinite shades of charcoal and silver. It is renowned for its cinematic moodiness, classical sculpture aesthetic, and forgiving aging profile across all skin types.
Colour realism brings wildlife, botanical flowers, and organic textures to life with radiant intensity. Achieving vivid colour requires packing layered pigment hues from darkest shadows to vibrant highlights.
Colour realism demands an understanding of chromatic harmonies and pigment stability. When done right, animals and flora appear ready to leap right off the arm.
During your consultation at Lady Ink, our artists review your ideas and recommend palette strategies suited to your anatomical placement.
