Tattoos are among those decisions you’ll live with for the rest of your life, so it’s only natural to put months, or even years, of thought into the design itself before actually committing. Once you’ve narrowed down your preferences from the thousands of possible images available, whether to go with vivid hues or Black and white tattoo designs comes into play. A number of factors can be used to determine which color scheme is right for you.
Skin Tone
Bright colors show up well on light to medium skin tones, but they tend to blur together on darker skin. Black and all its variations, on the other hand, stand out regardless of the natural canvas on which the artwork is being displayed. Truly skilled tattoo artists hold the ability to create impressive contrast without the use of the entire spectrum of color options, making any image hold its own in simple black and gray.
Lifestyle
Colored ink is notorious for fading after being exposed to sunlight, lotions, soaps and other common elements. If you spend a great deal of time outside and are prone to repetitive sunburns, you may fare better with as little color as possible. Black ink fades, yet it maintains its contrast long after colors lose their vibrancy. Black and white tattoo designs will still need to be touched up from time to time but typically not as often as the rest of the rainbow.
The Design Itself
Certain images, such as flowers and cartoon characters warrant color whereas others simply don’t. If your image of choice is a phoenix rising from fire, it’s not going to have the same impact in black shading as it would in brilliant tones. Should your artwork revolve around the Grim Reaper, having him depicted wearing a technicolor cloak could detract from his significance. Take the actual design into consideration when choosing the hues to be included.
These are only a few of the most common factors to take into account before making your visions a permanent part of your skin. An artist from Da Vinci Tattoo can help decide which option is best. These professionals may be able to create computer generated images of your design of choice in both black shading and color to help with the decision making process.
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