# Realism tattoos in Seattle

> Realism tattoos reproduce photographs or lifelike scenes on skin, in black and grey or full color, using smooth gradients, precise contrast and little or no outline. They suit portraits of people and pets, wildlife and landscapes, but they demand a specialist, enough size and strong contrast to stay readable as they age.

- Also called: realistic tattoo, photorealism tattoo, portrait tattoo, color realism, black and grey realism, hyperrealism
- Typical Seattle cost (palm-sized): $500–$1300 (Usually 3–5 hours at palm size. Realism specialists often charge at the top of Seattle's hourly range.)
- How well it ages (1–5): 3
- Best placements: Outer forearm, Upper arm, Calf, Thigh, Back
- Page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/styles/realism

Realistic tattooing grew out of black and grey portrait work in 1970s and 1980s Los Angeles and has since expanded into full-color photorealism. Today's realism artists work from reference photos, often editing them digitally first, and build images in layers with no outlines, so the result looks like a picture on skin rather than a drawing.

The style suits portraits of loved ones and pets, wildlife, statues, flowers and landscapes. It also suits patient clients: a realistic piece often needs several sessions, and photo quality matters, since an artist can't add detail a blurry reference doesn't have. Pacific Northwest subjects like Mount Rainier or a resident orca need room. Squeeze a landscape into two inches and the details will merge within a few years.

Realism gets an aging score of 3 out of 5. Without outlines, the image depends on subtle shifts in tone, and as ink spreads slightly over time, small details and pale midtones run together. Larger sizes, deep blacks and bold contrast age far better than small, low-contrast pieces. Keep the tattoo out of the sun to protect the highlights.

## Defining traits

- Photographic detail with little or no outline
- Smooth tonal gradients
- Strong contrast between darks and highlights
- Black and grey or full color
- Built from reference photos

## Studios listing realism work

- [Cleopatra Ink Seattle](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/cleopatra-ink-seattle) — 1523 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 · (206) 699-2822 · https://www.cleopatraink.com/en/studios/seattle-tattoo-and-piercing-studio · Featured: Seattle Tattoo and Cleopatra Ink Seattle share ownership.
- [Slave to the Needle Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle-tattoo) — 508 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117 · (206) 789-2618 · https://www.slavetotheneedle.com
- [True Love Tattoo & Art Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/true-love-tattoo-art-gallery) — 421 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 · (206) 227-3572 · https://www.trueloveart.com
- [Hidden Hand Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/hidden-hand-tattoo) — 702 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 632-7313 · https://www.hiddenhandtattoo.com
- [Kingtide Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/kingtide-ink) — 4222 SW Walker St Suite 5, Seattle, WA 98116 · (425) 922-2906 · https://www.kingtideink.com
- [Fenix Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/fenix-tattoo) — 87 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 · (206) 623-1090 · https://www.fenixtattoos.com
- [Slave To The Needle](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle) — 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 545-3685 · https://slavetotheneedle.com
- [Tiger Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tiger-tattoo) — 1824 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 · (509) 325-8265 · https://tigertattoospokane.com
- [Absolute Body Art](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/absolute-body-art) — 10625 Pacific Ave S Suite E, Tacoma, WA 98444 · (253) 258-6329 · https://absolutebodyart.tacomalocal.net
- [Foundation Body Arts](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/foundation-body-arts) — 12926 Mukilteo Speedway Suite F6, Lynnwood, WA 98087 · (425) 512-9559 · https://foundationbodyarts.com
- [Sorry Mom Ink Tattoos and Piercings](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/sorry-mom-ink-tattoos-and-piercings) — 8120 Freedom Ln NE #102, Lacey, WA 98516 · (360) 522-7740 · https://www.sorrymomink.com
- [Destiny City Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/destiny-city-tattoo) — 762 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 267-5439 · https://destinycitytattoo.com
- [Ghostline Tattoo and Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ghostline-tattoo-and-gallery) — 249 4th St, Bremerton, WA 98337 · (360) 689-0568 · https://ghostlinetattoos.com
- [The Roost](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/the-roost) — 315 N Main St #3311, Ellensburg, WA 98926 · (509) 201-1044 · https://www.theroosttattoostudio.com
- [TygerWolf Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tygerwolf-tattoo) — 539 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (206) 713-2006 · https://www.tygerwolf.com
- [Auralite Art Collective](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/auralite-art-collective) — 205 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 · (509) 437-2122 · https://www.auraliteartcollective.com
- [Bulldog Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bulldog-tattoo) — 3530 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98506 · (360) 350-0237 · https://bulldogtattooparlor.com
- [Lux Studios VA](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/lux-studios-va) — 11818 SE Mill Plain Blvd Suite 412, Vancouver, WA 98684 · (360) 991-9063 · https://www.luxtattoostudio.com
- [Sacred Yeti Tattoos](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/sacred-yeti-tattoos) — 105 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 · (503) 461-1944 · https://customtattoosvancouver.com
- [Artistry King Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/artistry-king-tattoo) — 5620 NE Gher Rd Suite 2, Vancouver, WA 98662 · (360) 718-2396 · https://www.artistryking.com
- [Five Star Tattoo Co](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/five-star-tattoo-co) — 715 W Main St Unit 114, Battle Ground, WA 98604 · (360) 687-8081 · https://fivestartattoo.com
- [Rolling Gypsy Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rolling-gypsy-tattoo) — 13923 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444 · (253) 212-2098 · https://www.rollingypsytattoo.com
- [Highmark Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/highmark-tattoo) — 2109 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 · (425) 412-3864 · https://highmark.tattoo
- [Local Roots Ink Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/local-roots-ink-studio) — 721 S 219th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 · (206) 212-6126 · https://localrootsink.com
- [Tattoo Asylum](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tattoo-asylum) — 5225 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 503-1058 · https://www.tattooasylum253.com
- [All About It Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/all-about-it-tattoo) — 54 E Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 · (509) 326-0276 · https://allaboutittattoo.com
- [Stay Marked Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/stay-marked-tattoo) — 160 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 418, Issaquah, WA 98027 · (206) 999-7017 · https://www.staymarkedtattoo.com
- [The Copper Wolf](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/the-copper-wolf) — 1126 South 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 · (360) 357-5375 · https://www.thecopperwolf.com
- [Bakers Dozen](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bakers-dozen) — 307 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501 · (360) 972-3868 · https://www.bakersdozentattoo.com
- [Carnation Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/carnation-tattoo) — 4473 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014 · (206) 788-5345 · https://carnationtattoo.com
- [Paradox Tattoo Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/paradox-tattoo-gallery) — 19106 Wa-410, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · (253) 750-4485 · https://www.paradoxtattoogallery.com
- [Almanegra Tattoo Studio, Addictive Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/almanegra-tattoo-studio-addictive-ink) — 2707 Bickford Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290 · (425) 387-3310 · https://www.almanegratattoo.com
- [Lotus Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/lotus-tattoo) — 1107 College St SE B, Lacey, WA 98503 · (360) 688-7361 · https://www.lotus-tat2.com
- [Stray Cat Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/stray-cat-tattoo) — 723 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290 · (360) 217-7385 · https://straycattattoos.com
- [Walla Walla Tattoo Co.](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/walla-walla-tattoo-co) — 420 W Main St Suite 1, Walla Walla, WA 99362 · (509) 240-5820 · https://wallawallatattooco.com
- [Bloodstone Tattoo Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bloodstone-tattoo-studio) — 4002 S M St Suite B, Tacoma, WA 98418 · (509) 940-7773 · https://www.bloodstonetattoostudio.com
- [Strictly Irezumi](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/raijin-tattoo) — 8544 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 782-0801 · https://strictlyirezumi.com
- [Ollie Tattoo Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ollie-tattoo-studio) — 404 Central Ave S, Quincy, WA 98848 · (509) 668-0335 · https://ollietattoo.com
- [Tattoos by Tall Paul](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tattoos-by-tall-paul) — 1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 · (360) 333-4395 · https://www.blueheroncraftworks.com
- [Gold Scarab](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/gold-scarab) — 8212 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 702-1202 · https://www.goldscarabtattoo.com
- [Ying's Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/yings-tattoo) — 3003 NE 120th St, Seattle, WA 98125 · (206) 466-6437 · https://www.yingstattoo.com
- [Gray State Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/gray-state-tattoo) — 1110 5th St #2, Marysville, WA 98270 · (564) 249-3808 · https://www.graystatetattoo.com
- [Ivy Ink Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ivy-ink-tattoo) — 134 Washington Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 · (206) 714-0069 · https://ivyinktattoo.com
- [Octopi Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/octopi-ink) — 1911 Main St Suite 104, Washougal, WA 98671 · (360) 210-4832 · https://www.octopiink.com
- [Tattoo Pizzazz](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tattoo-pizzazz) — 6021 California Ave SW #C, Seattle, WA 98136 · (757) 407-9229 · https://www.tattoopizzazz.com
- [Washington St Tattoo Colective](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/washington-st-tattoo-colective) — 410 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 · (330) 628-8391 · https://washingtonstreettattoo.com
- [Legacy Tattoos Co](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/legacy-tattoos-co) — 351 Three Rivers Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · (360) 703-5301 · https://legacytattoocompany.com
- [Malicious Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/malicious-ink) — 8715 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 · (425) 377-3080 · https://www.maliciousink.com/contact-us
- [At The Waverly](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/at-the-waverly) — Seattle, WA · https://www.atthewaverly.com
- [Cleopatra Ink](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/cleopatra-ink) — 4502 S Steele St Unit 133, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 442-3421 · https://www.cleopatraink.com/tacoma

## Artists listing realism work

- [Aaron](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/aaron-lunar-tattoo-and-piercing) — Tattoo artist · Lunar Tattoo and Piercing (Vancouver, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/versatiletattoo
- [Andrew Enos](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/andrew-enos) — Tattoo artist · Gray State Tattoo (Marysville, WA) · Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enos.tattoo
- [Brady](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/brady-andromeda-studio) — Tattoo artist · Andromeda Studio (Renton, WA) · Blackwork, Black and Grey, Realism, Geometric, Dotwork, Script and Lettering, Tribal · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berracudatattoos
- [Charlie White](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/charlie-white) — Owner and tattoo artist · Stray Cat Tattoo (Snohomish, WA) · American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Realism, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattoosbycharliewhite
- [Chris](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/chris-gold-scarab) — Tattoo artist · Gold Scarab (Greenwood, Seattle) · Fine Line, Blackwork, Realism, Script and Lettering, Anime · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jajachris
- [Chris Alpers](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/chris-alpers) — Owner and tattoo artist · InkScribe Tattoo Studio (Marysville, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thakiddtattoos
- [Chris Winn](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/chris-winn) — Tattoo artist · Main Ave Tattoo (Spokane, WA) · Fine Line, American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Realism, Script and Lettering · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswinntattoos
- [Cihan Deniz](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/cihan-deniz) — Tattoo artist · Cleopatra Ink Seattle (Downtown, Seattle) · Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cihan_deniz
- [Crystal Scott](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/crystal-scott) — Tattoo artist · Auralite Art Collective (Spokane, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Micro-Realism, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switchbladecrystal
- [Dani Silva](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/dani-silva) — Tattoo artist · Blood Orange (Fremont, Seattle) · Black and Grey, Realism, Watercolor, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomsdaydani
- [Daniel](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/daniel-foundation-body-arts) — Tattoo artist · Foundation Body Arts (Lynnwood, WA) · American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodminer
- [Daniel Sas](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/daniel-sas) — Tattoo artist · West Seattle Tattoo (West Seattle, Seattle) · Black and Grey, Realism, Script and Lettering, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_sasink
- [David Jennings](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/david-jennings) — Tattoo artist · Visualize Tattoo (Tacoma, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjenningstattoos
- [Diego](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/diego-andromeda-studio) — Tattoo artist · Andromeda Studio (Renton, WA) · Blackwork, Black and Grey, Realism, Script and Lettering, Ornamental · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoart.tattoo
- [Dylan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/dylan-lux-studios-va) — Owner and tattoo artist · Lux Studios VA (Vancouver, WA) · Blackwork, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackworx_ink
- [Elijah](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/elijah-bakers-dozen) — Tattoo artist · Bakers Dozen (Olympia, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Script and Lettering, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimsynmoi
- [Em Alderks](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/em-alderks) — Tattoo artist · Rabid Hands Tattoo (Ballard, Seattle) · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Anime, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emalderkstattoos
- [Ezzy Juarez](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/ezzy-juarez) — Tattoo artist · The Nova Expansion (Queen Anne, Seattle) · Fine Line, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezzy.arttt
- [Farid Pashayev](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/farid-pashayev) — Tattoo artist · Cleopatra Ink (Tacoma, WA) · Japanese (Irezumi), Blackwork, Realism, Dotwork · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faridtattooer
- [Fulin Naz Gurluk](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/fulin-naz-gurluk) — Tattoo artist · Cleopatra Ink Seattle (Downtown, Seattle) · Realism, Dotwork · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ful7n
- [Gabbie](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/gabbie-fine-tattoo-studio) — Tattoo artist · Fine Tattoo Studio (South Lake Union, Seattle) · Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/needleshark
- [Hep](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/hep-nieu-studio) — Tattoo artist · NieU Studio (Downtown, Seattle) · Black and Grey, Realism, Micro-Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hep_aom
- [Jasmine McNallie](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jasmine-mcnallie) — Owner and tattoo artist · Gray State Tattoo (Marysville, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Script and Lettering, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcnalliejasmine
- [Jay Han](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jay-nieu-studio) — Tattoo artist · NieU Studio (Downtown, Seattle) · Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhan_tattoo
- [Jennie](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jennie-octopi-ink) — Tattoo artist · Octopi Ink (Washougal, WA) · Realism, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastalar_ink
- [Jordi B](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/jordi-b) — Tattoo artist · TygerWolf Tattoo (Tacoma, WA) · Fine Line, Blackwork, Realism, Micro-Realism, Ornamental · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordi.b_tattoo
- [Joshua Paulino](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/joshua-paulino) — Owner and tattoo artist · Cosmic Tattoo (Centralia, WA) · American Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuapaulinoart
- [Juan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/juan-tattoo-asylum) — Tattoo artist · Tattoo Asylum (Tacoma, WA) · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Watercolor, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barquisimeto_ink_tattoo
- [Juan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/juan-the-roost) — Tattoo artist · The Roost (Ellensburg, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meme_tattoos
- [Kamil Qurbanov](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kamil-qurbanov) — Tattoo artist · Cleopatra Ink (Tacoma, WA) · Japanese (Irezumi), Realism, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamil_inki
- [Kamile Jordan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kamile-jordan) — Owner and tattoo artist · With Love Tattoo (Bellingham, WA) · Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Ornamental · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamilejordantattoo
- [Katie](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/katie-tygerwolf-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · TygerWolf Tattoo (Tacoma, WA) · Fine Line, American Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.ctattoo
- [Kendal](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kendal-lilith-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Lilith Tattoo (Central District, Seattle) · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lub.dub.tattoo
- [Kirsten](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kirsten-skye-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · Skye Tattoo (Arlington, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_flesh_art
- [Kristina Louise](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/kristina-louise) — Tattoo artist · Kristina Louise Tattoos (Wenatchee, WA) · Fine Line, American Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristina_louise_tattoos
- [Lisa](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/lisa-nieu-studio) — Tattoo artist · NieU Studio (Downtown, Seattle) · Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eight.coins.tattoo
- [London Avery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/london-avery) — Tattoo artist · The Black Bison Studio (Tacoma, WA) · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Geometric, Dotwork, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonaverytattoos
- [Mae](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/mae-tygerwolf-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · TygerWolf Tattoo (Tacoma, WA) · Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Color · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmaeeeee23
- [Malo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/malo-lunar-tattoo-and-piercing) — Tattoo artist · Lunar Tattoo and Piercing (Vancouver, WA) · Black and Grey, Realism · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattoo_malo
- [Marissa](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/marissa-tygerwolf-tattoo) — Tattoo artist · TygerWolf Tattoo (Tacoma, WA) · Fine Line, Blackwork, Realism, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinthepark_tats

## FAQ

**How big should a realistic portrait tattoo be?**
Bigger than most people expect. For a face, plan on roughly palm size (about 4 inches) or larger so the eyes, nose and mouth have room for detail that won't merge as the tattoo ages. Small portraits look sharp when fresh but soften into a blur much sooner.

**What makes a good reference photo for a realism tattoo?**
Use a sharp, high-resolution photo with clear lighting, visible detail in the eyes and strong contrast between light and shadow. Avoid heavy filters, low light and blurry phone screenshots. Your artist may combine several photos or adjust contrast digitally before creating the stencil.

## Sources

- [The Roots Of 'Black And Gray Realism' Tattoos](https://www.npr.org/2018/04/12/601759879/the-roots-of-black-and-gray-realism-tattoos)
- [Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Associated with Tattoos and Permanent Makeup Pigments (J Clin Med, 2024)](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10816451/)
- [Caring for tattooed skin](https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos/caring-for-tattooed-skin)