Inspect healed work
Look for repeated traditional examples, clear captions, and healed results at a scale similar to your idea.
Tattoo style guide
Traditional
Bold outlines, readable shapes, and a limited palette built for clarity.
What to watch for
The composition should stay simple enough to read clearly at the chosen size.
Where it can shine
A useful visual direction—not a substitute for the artist.
Iconic subjects
Flash
High-contrast color
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.