Any tattoo requires lots of patience, skill, and a steady hand, of course. In addition to that, it calls for a beautiful design. And combining it all usually results in some quite impressive works leaving the admirers in awe. Whether it’s their intricacy, the size, the color combination, or everything at once that impresses people the most, there’s no other choice but to applaud the artists behind them.
Those who appreciate multicolor tattoos would likely agree that Saegeem is one such praiseworthy professional. Their detailed designs are simply eye candy for any fan of colorful ink out there. The Los Angeles-based tattooist shares their work on the ‘saegeemtattoo’ Instagram account that has gathered over 505k followers already. We’ve put some of Saegeem’s best work on this list today, so wait no more, scroll down, and marvel at the beautiful tattoos.
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Saegeem’s work is so detailed, it’s difficult to take your eyes off of it. The impressive tattoos are also typically very colorful, which—even though very appealing for the viewer—are not the easiest ones to perform.
Working with color requires lots of skill, as well as knowledge about the right techniques to use. In order to reach the best results, artists have to be familiar with ‘color packing’—the process of saturating the surface of the skin by inserting pigment so there’s no negative space left.
Crypt Tattoo Studio pointed out that using high-quality pigment can help reach the best results. However, technique is of utmost importance when it comes to color packing, nevertheless.
They emphasized that the right technique is placing the maximum amount of pigment into the skin with as little damage to it as possible. Otherwise, the skin might reject some of the dye while healing, which leads to less vibrant colors and a faded look once it’s fully recovered.
Good call not to include the man looking up her dress from the original painting.
Tattooing with one color is a complex enough process, so it’s no surprise that multicolor ones require even more know-how and storing more information in the back of your head. For instance, one rule to remember is always starting with dark colors and gradually making your way to the brighter ones. For instance, if the design calls for using dark blue, green, and yellow, that should be the sequence in which they’re used.
OH WOW, I don't usually like coloured tattoos, but damn doesn't that look great
Going from darker to lighter is far from the only thing to remember when it comes to colors and tattoos. It might also be useful to know how long certain colors last, for instance. Inkeeze revealed that black and gray are the go-tos if you want your tattoo to last longer. They are the most dense, which makes them the most fade-resistant ones as well.
The next long-lasting one on the list is dark blue, which can last up to ten years without the need to refresh it. It’s followed by red, orange, yellow, and purple, all of which require a retouch after roughly eight years. Pastel colors might send you back to the tattoo artist in as little as five years. Inkeeze also pointed out that if they’re not done correctly, such colors can resemble scars.
The tattoos that fade the quickest are the ultraviolet ones. Also known as UV or glow-in-the-dark tattoos, they only reveal themselves under UV light because of the fluorescent dye that responds to it. Medical News Today revealed that such dye contains a substance that absorbs UV light while exposed to blacklight and later emits it at a wavelength that’s visible to the human eye.
It seems that UV tattoos might be living through a renaissance, though they first became popular back in the ‘90s, during the all-things-neon era. According to Glamour, some of the main tattoo trends nowadays include nature-inspired and minimalist designs, as well as ignorant tattoos that show off just how creative some people can get.
No two tattoos are the same; even trying to replicate them might result in minor differences. There is one thing they have in common, though, and that’s being somewhat pricey. Especially the colorful ones, which are typically slightly more expensive than the all-black designs. Be that as it may, when it comes to body art, that’s not the time to be cheap, as it’s likely to stay with you for the rest of your life.
Insider’s article about colored tattoos affirmed them being slightly more costly. In addition to that, it pointed out that they might hurt a little more than a monochromatic one as well. That might be one of the reasons black is the most popular color for a tattoo. Statista’s 2019 survey showed that it’s followed by a mix of colors, then gray, red, blue, and yellow respectively.
Insider also emphasized that colorful designs don’t look exactly the same once healed as they do right after getting them done. That’s what makes retouching them a typical practice. However, the longevity of the tattoo differs depending on each person’s skin and the artist likewise, which is why some people might have to come back sooner than others.
If you’d like to browse more beautiful ink work, Bored Panda has plenty in store for you: you can choose from this list of perfectly executed ideas, these genius tattoos that reveal all their glory only after their canvases move, some of the best designs listed here, or the ones here that are minimal yet far from simplistic.
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Unfortunately most of these tattoos are going to be so faded in 6 months you can't tell what it even was.. there's a reason black outlines and bold colors are usually used.
I was going to comment on this too. The size of these as well will not wear for very long either. At least they can enjoy these while they last.
Load More Replies... Unfortunately most of these tattoos are going to be so faded in 6 months you can't tell what it even was.. there's a reason black outlines and bold colors are usually used.
I was going to comment on this too. The size of these as well will not wear for very long either. At least they can enjoy these while they last.
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