What Is The Current Tattoo Trend?

Micro Realism

“It's trending right now because it's following the trend of fine line tattoos that have dominated in the past few years.” While micro-realism tats can be a small work of art, there is one thing Go's clients request most. “A lot of clients recently want a small portrait of their family or pets

This is realistic tattooing in a small size that aims to use a variety of details and techniques to create designs that look like a photograph. This particular style requires a lot of planning, precision, skill, and technical training.

What styles are part of micro-realism?

One of them is the Dotwork, a tattoo style that is a trend. It is based on the pictorial style "Pointillism", which is characterized by making the strokes of the drawing with small dots that, when viewed from afar, compose the desired image. Dotwork has been combined very well with the geometric tattoo style where, based on repetitions, creations are achieved that attract by their symmetry and art.

On the other hand, there is also hyperrealism. The objective of this style is to confuse the real eye, making it believe that the tattoo is a real image, resembling it as much as possible. To achieve this technique, tattoo artists spend many hours because this type of art requires long hours of sessions.

Do micro-realistic tattoos hurt more? 

It depends on the location of the tattoo. Also, micro-realistic tattoos often require more time than others that have less detail. It is important to discuss any concerns you may have with the artist before getting it done, so they can advise you on what to expect, depending on the design and its location.

Do micro-realistic tattoos have outlines? While all other tattoos use sharp black outlines, micro-realistic tattoos use gradual shading and layering to create 3D effects that stand out. This type of less defined outline helps to increase the feeling of three-dimensionality.

Do they last as long as other styles of tattoos? There are many factors that influence the longevity of a tattoo. Although small details and light shades sometimes fade faster than dark black lines, there are some measures that make it last longer:

• It is important to find an artist who is a specialist in this style, with lots of practice in the proper application of micro-realistic tattoo ink.

• The pigment quality of the ink you use should be taken into account as lower quality inks fade faster.

• The way you care for the tattoo is also key, either right after getting it done or in the long term. It is also important to protect it from the sun, as ultraviolet rays can degrade the ink.