Whipshading tattoo

With the development of equipment for tattooing the skin of the body, so too the number of techniques through which the desired effect can be achieved. The tattoo, as a rule, is applied for a very long time, so it is extremely important that the result is not only beautiful, but also justifies all the hopes of its wearer. The whipshading style has become one of the most popular ways to apply ink among those wishing to acquire a pattern on the body.

The name "whipshading" comes from the English phrase whip shading, where whip is translated as "whip", and shading - "shading, shading." The technique itself consists in high-quality darkening of individual parts of the sketch, which creates the effect of drawing with a pencil on the skin.

This method allows you to achieve maximum realism. and is suitable for those who want to transfer a complex sketch or a freehand sketch to their body. This method is only capable of experienced and talented craftsmen, which is why the price for it is quite high. This technique requires meticulousness and patience to properly apply the ink to the skin. Those parts that need to be darkened, the masters go through several times or hold the needle in the area longer than standard application techniques require.

The drawing itself is performed, as a rule, with rotary machines. Their main advantage over induction equipment is as follows.

• Low vibration frequencies. They allow you to make the work more accurate, avoiding mistakes.
• Availability of additional settings that control ink supply. Thus, you can achieve softer or, conversely, hard lines, which is important when darkening individual areas of the pattern.
• A light weight.Whipshading tattoos are time-consuming, so it is important that the artist does not feel discomfort during a long session.
• Ability to work well with bright ink when darkening.

The technique itself is actively used in the depiction of flora and fauna, where it is important to achieve naturalness and realism. It is especially popular for achieving a 3D effect where shadows play an important role. Whipshading techniques are often mixed with other styles for best results. This will allow you to achieve an interesting transfer of even the most common sketches.

The choice of the initial sketch is very important, since it is this drawing that will be imprinted on the human body for a long time. It is best to develop a drawing together with a master - this will help determine its level and immediately show his ability to convey the drawing.

The most popular whipshading sketch options include the following images.

• Flowers and Plants... With the help of shading in the flora image, you can achieve high results in the transfer of detail. The most popular among clients of tattoo parlors are images of rosebuds and peonies, both among women and men.

• Animals... The whipshading technique is great for drawing wool, which is why it is often taken as a basis for sketches with animals. Wolves, lions and bears are popular male choices, while foxes, cats, and deer are popular choices for women.

• Birds... Birds stuffed realistically onto human skin can make a positive impression on those around them. Sketches in the form of an eagle, a swallow and an owl, made in this style, look very beautiful and unusual. This is especially a popular option for girls.

• Mythical creatures. Often, as a tattoo, young people decide to fill themselves with an unusual creature, laying a special meaning in it. Most often, clients are asked to make sketches with images of a dragon, griffin, siren, phoenix or chimera.

• Geometric figures. In search of unusual tattoos, clients can turn to complex compositions that consist of many geometric shapes that make up a coherent picture among themselves. Correctly shaded areas will help in creating a 3D effect and make the drawing even more vivid and interesting.

• Landscapes... Whipshading is great for landscapes, especially with colored inks. As a basis for them, you can take not just a finished drawing, but choose a high-quality photograph of your favorite or memorable place and ask the master to make several sketch options based on it.

• An image of a person or parts of a human body. Drawings of eyes, hands or silhouettes of a person, transferred to the skin using this technique, look very realistic and beautiful. Very often, this method of applying ink is used in cases where an image of a real person is used as a sketch.

Whipshading work is usually quite large in size. The place where the tattoo is applied depends on how organic it will look on the body. Very often, masters recommend hammering in the "sleeves" in this technique, as well as applying a pattern to the thigh or lower leg, since much attention will be paid to details in the final work. Geometric sketches made on the back will look especially interesting.

Less often, tattoos using this technique are stuffed on the collarbones and chest, since these parts of the body have a smaller area, and in everyday life the pattern can stand out too much, looking awkwardly from under the clothes. Whipshading tattoos are the least common on the fingers and wrists, but depending on the sketch and the experience of the master, they can organically fit here in the form of a spectacular pattern or a realistic rose.