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Realism tattoo check: Photo references & outlines
Realism relies on soft shading, not heavy outlines. Learn how to check contrast levels and ensure a clean stencil guides the needles.
Safe linework guidelines
Every style has unique rules. Make sure your reference blueprint stencil matches these baseline limits:
- Spacing: Keep a minimum 1.5mm gap clearance between any adjacent parallel outlines.
- Skin Breaks: Ensure solid fillings have blank skin windows to breathe and retain high contrast.
- Outline weight: Delicate fine-lines must still hold enough pigment depth to prevent fading.