Minimalist Tattoos

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The Commercial or Minimalist Tattoos are small pieces that can express a lot with very little. This means that they’re complex ideas and emotions that summarize all its value and energy in something as elementary as a name, a sentence or a date… These type of tattoos we can also find symbols, traces or foot/hand prints, silhouettes and even simple linear drawings. They are usually done in black ink, although they can also have solid touches of colour added.

In Rolling Tattoo, we consider these type of pieces as important as the most artistic ones.
Why do these tattoos require a special attention from the tattoo artist? Because a mistake in a more complex or “artistic” piece can be fixed or concealed, getting lost in the composition and other details, without catching the attention and interest of those who look at it… On the other hand, an error in a simple tattoo like a name or a date, can suppose a great problem that can only be solved by the resignation, the patience and several tattoo removal sessions with laser.

The experience and skill of the tattoo artist is decisive in the result of a minimalist tattoo:

  • The tattooist will know if the size that you want for your tattoo is possible and if the placement where you want to wear your tattoo is appropriate (Not only speaking of the aesthetic and visual aspects, but also depending on your type of skin, the healing results on the area, etc…) These advices will avoid a blurry tattoo in the future.
  • As these are visually simple and small pieces, they require a firm pulse. The clients demand very thin lines, so these must be very precise and clean for the limited space we
    have.
  • The black or colour fillings must be solid and meticulous.
  • In case these include shadows, the artist will know how to evaluate and work on the saturation that the gradient will need.
  • These tattoos require special attention and dedication to the details. The artist must show interest.

In Rolling Tattoo we are specialised in these type of tattoos. We like to get involved in the work with our clients even for the smaller pieces. Besides, we can always try to look for
some time for your tattoo during the week to avoid long waits. You just have to tell us your ideas filling in our Booking Form.