Visible ink colour
The words for where a tattoo sits, how big it is, how heavy the lines are and what style it is in.
What to notice
Read each definition and look for the detail it names. Related terms overlap, and a name alone cannot tell you the method or the result.
These drawings explain a term. They are not anyone’s work or results.
Compare the details
2 terms to explore
- Black Ink
- A tattoo design with visibly black or grey areas and no clear added colour.
- Colour Ink
- A tattoo design with visibly coloured areas rather than only black or grey.