Which animals work best in black and grey realism?

Anything with strong contrast in the face — big cats, wolves, owls and stags all read clearly from across a room and still hold up close. A single animal head on a forearm or calf is typically a 6-hour full day sitting.

Portfolio · Black & Grey Realism

Wildlife Tattoos

Lions, wolves, tigers, owls, elephants and stags in black and grey realism, as stand-alone pieces and as the focal points of themed sleeves. Fur, feathers and eyes are what I spend the time on.

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Lion, tiger and dove full arm sleeve

arm sleeve

arm sleeveliontigerdovebirdwildlifegreek key patternupper arm

Lion, tiger and dove full arm sleeve with Greek key border

arm sleeve

arm sleeveliontigerdovebirdwildlifeupper armforearm

Roaring grizzly bear with cubs and mountains chest piece

realism

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Jungle leg sleeve with gorilla, snake and leopard

leg sleeve

leg sleevegorillaleopardsnakejunglewildlifeleavesthigh

Dragon chest and ribs piece with roaring lion on the opposite chest

realism

dragonchestribslionupper armjapanesescales

Crowned lion and sugar skull woman leg piece with rose

realism

leglioncrownrosesugar skullthighcalfblack and grey

Crowned lion and pocket watch on the forearm

realism

lionforearmcrownclockpocket watchking

Rhino, giraffe and roaring tiger thigh piece

realism

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Lion family back piece with cubs

realism

backlionlionesscubswildlifefamilyblack and grey

Lion pride family portrait chest piece

realism

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Lion and cub with script on the forearm

realism

lioncubforearmscriptnameswildlife

Multiple wolf portraits arm sleeve

arm sleeve

wolfarm sleeveupper armforearmanimalnature

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Wildlife Tattoos: Questions

Which animals work best in black and grey realism?: Anything with strong contrast in the face — big cats, wolves, owls and stags all read clearly from across a room and still hold up close. A single animal head on a forearm or calf is typically a 6-hour full day sitting.

More answers on the FAQs page, or see every price.

Portfolio · Black & Grey Realism

Wildlife Tattoos

Lions, wolves, tigers, owls, elephants and stags in black and grey realism, as stand-alone pieces and as the focal points of themed sleeves. Fur, feathers and eyes are what I spend the time on.

Check availability & book Get a custom quote

Realism tattoo sessions →

Lion, tiger and dove full arm sleeve

arm sleeve

arm sleeveliontigerdovebirdwildlifegreek key patternupper arm

Lion, tiger and dove full arm sleeve with Greek key border

arm sleeve

arm sleeveliontigerdovebirdwildlifeupper armforearm

Roaring grizzly bear with cubs and mountains chest piece

realism

chestbeargrizzlycubsmountainswildlifenature

Jungle leg sleeve with gorilla, snake and leopard

leg sleeve

leg sleevegorillaleopardsnakejunglewildlifeleavesthigh

Dragon chest and ribs piece with roaring lion on the opposite chest

realism

dragonchestribslionupper armjapanesescales

Crowned lion and sugar skull woman leg piece with rose

realism

leglioncrownrosesugar skullthighcalfblack and grey

Crowned lion and pocket watch on the forearm

realism

lionforearmcrownclockpocket watchking

Rhino, giraffe and roaring tiger thigh piece

realism

thighrhinogiraffetigerwildlifeafrican animals

Lion family back piece with cubs

realism

backlionlionesscubswildlifefamilyblack and grey

Lion pride family portrait chest piece

realism

lionlionesscubchestwildlifesavannatreebirds

Lion and cub with script on the forearm

realism

lioncubforearmscriptnameswildlife

Multiple wolf portraits arm sleeve

arm sleeve

wolfarm sleeveupper armforearmanimalnature

Browse every piece by name →

Wildlife Tattoos: Questions

Which animals work best in black and grey realism?: Anything with strong contrast in the face — big cats, wolves, owls and stags all read clearly from across a room and still hold up close. A single animal head on a forearm or calf is typically a 6-hour full day sitting.

More answers on the FAQs page, or see every price.

Wildlife Tattoos

Wildlife Tattoos gallery

Wildlife Tattoos: Questions

Wildlife Tattoos

Wildlife Tattoos gallery

Wildlife Tattoos: Questions