Freehand tattoo

Freehand tattoos are now very popular. The main feature of such tattoos is that they are drawn without using stencils. The finished work always turns out to be original and unique.

This method of applying drawings to the skin is not suitable for all tattoo lovers. Before deciding on such an image, you need to study all the advantages and disadvantages of the technique in advance. You need to start with the pros.

1. Convenience. Transferring drawings from paper to convex or moving parts of the body is quite difficult. The freehand technique allows the master to take into account all the features of the human anatomy and make tattoos as detailed and detailed as possible.
2. Uniqueness. Drawings made in this way always turn out to be especially beautiful. After all, the sketch is developed for a specific customer. If the artist applies a tattoo on the body without prior preparation, it will be difficult for other people to repeat it.
3. Originality. When creating a tattoo using this pattern, you can use elements of several different styles. This option is ideal for those who want to see something bright and unusual on their body.

But this technique has its drawbacks.

• It is not suitable for beginners. If the master has not yet had time to fill his hand in creating sketches, he will not be able to immediately start making high-quality tattoos without preliminary preparation.
• Using this scheme of work, it is impossible to achieve an exact resemblance to the picture that the client has. Therefore, this style is not suitable for a person who wants to fill a photo of a loved one, his idol, or some famous painting on his body.

The freehand technique is suitable for creating a wide variety of designs. Several styles are most popular among the "free masters".

• Realism. Such tattoos using the freehand technique should be done only by professional masters. The main difference between this style is the abundance of details. Tattoos can repeat some photographs, images of flowers or animals. The task of the wizard is to transfer the selected image to the client's skin so that it looks as realistic as possible. This process takes quite a long time. Choosing a master to create such a picture, you need to carefully study all of his work. It is also important to remember that high quality realistic tattoos are very expensive.

• Linework. It is much easier to create works in this style using the freehand technique. The selection of sketches is very large here. Both classic round mandalas and stylized figures of animals or people look beautiful on the body. Flowers made in this style are the most popular among girls. It is quite easy to apply such images to the body. Therefore, your first tattoo using the freehand technique can be done in just this style.

• Oriental. Lovers of exoticism will love bright Japanese-themed tattoos. They are best made by masters who themselves are fond of oriental culture. Sketches with koi carps, foxes, samurai, dragons and masks are popular among fans of the Japanese style. Many also love the delicate sakura and lotuses. Such tattoos are distinguished by their simplicity and brightness. Therefore, it will not be difficult for an experienced master to fill a drawing using the freehand technique.

• Old school. Classic tattoos depicting anchors, lighthouses, hearts, horseshoes and other symbols also do not lose popularity over time. Like Japanese tattoos, they have a precise outline and are filled with vibrant colors. Making a small classic tattoo using the freehand technique is not at all difficult. After all, it was in this way that the first sailors and travelers filled them.

• Abstractionism. This is one of the most popular contemporary styles. These tattoos can be complex designs or simply a collection of chaotic spots of different colors and sizes. It is quite simple for tattoo artists to apply them to the skin. The master has a lot of room for imagination. Therefore, here he can fully demonstrate all his creative abilities.

You need to choose the right style, focusing on your preferences. After all, fashion will pass over time, and the tattoo will remain on the body for life.

To create tattoos using the freehand technique, markers are used, similar to those used by surgeons when lining up the future operating field. They are hypoallergenic and do not harm the skin. Freehand tattoos can be done by masters in different ways.

People working with this scheme draw a sketch in advance. The picture is transferred to transfer paper. The area where the tattoo will be located is treated with a special gel. After that, a sheet of paper is applied to the desired location. Then the paper layer is removed. A sketch of the future drawing remains on the human body.

After that, the wizard starts correcting this sketch. It complements it with the necessary details, draws clearer lines and makes the picture more attractive. This technique is also known as outlining.

Most freehand tattoos are created differently. The process of tattooing the skin consists of simple steps.

To begin with, the master draws a sketch of the future picture on the client's body. If the drawing is simple, the tattooist works with one marker. When creating more complex patterns, 2-3 colors should be used.The main shade is highlighted by large details. The other two colors are used to work out small parts of the picture. This way of creating a sketch allows you to immediately understand what the finished tattoo will look like.

When the sketch is ready, the master immediately starts working. He usually acts on the same principle: first he works out the basis of the picture, then supplements it with small details. The finished tattoo is beautiful and original.

This technique is suitable only for experienced craftsmen with good imagination and a clear knowledge of the features of the chosen style. These tattooists do not use markers or other aids. They apply the drawing to the skin immediately with the help of a typewriter. As a rule, original author's tattoos are created according to this scheme. Many experienced tattooists, having filled their hands on simple sketches, most of all like to get a tattoo in this way.