Inspect healed work
Look for repeated illustrative examples, clear captions, and healed results at a scale similar to your idea.
Tattoo style guide
Illustrative
Drawing-led work that combines line, texture, stylization, and narrative detail.
What to watch for
Complex scenes need enough size for a readable visual hierarchy.
Where it can shine
A useful visual direction—not a substitute for the artist.
Story-driven pieces
Botanical work
Animals
Discuss scale and placement
Ask how line weight, spacing, detail, color, and body movement will change the composition.
Bring the intention
Explain what you like about the style and what the piece should communicate—not only the label.