Fine line, ornament, black and grey
Fine Line and Ornamental Tattoos in Puerto Morelos, near Cancun
A lotus with drapes of dotted jewels, a moth among wildflowers, a mermaid in shades of grey: delicate work that still has to hold up for years.
Recent work
Recent fine line and black and grey work
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Mermaid skull collector
Ornamental
Ornamental sternum tattoos: decorating the sacred temple
The sternum, and the space under the chest, is one of the most beautiful places for ornament: the body is symmetrical there, so a lotus, a mandala or a drape of jewels sits like a piece of jewelry.
Ornamental work is precise. I draw it to your measurements, check the symmetry on your body before we start, and use dotwork for soft, shimmering shading.
Three quiet styles
Fine line, ornament or black and grey
Fine line
Thin, clean lines and soft touches of color: botanicals, small symbols and delicate figures.
Ornamental and dotwork
Mandalas, lotus flowers, jewel drapes and patterns, shaded with dots for a soft, shimmering finish.
Black and grey
Illustrative pieces built with black and grey shading: moths, skulls, dark florals and mermaids of the deep.
Keeping fine work fine
Delicate lines need gentle healing. Follow the aftercare I give you after your session, and see a doctor if anything worries you. Once the skin has healed, sunscreen keeps black crisp and soft color alive.
Your session is in my private studio in Puerto Morelos, by appointment. Read about me, or see how I draw mermaids in black and grey.
Tell me the detail you dream of
Send me the motif, the placement and a photo of the area. For ornamental work, a straight-on photo helps me with the symmetry.