STYLE OVERVIEW
Style overview – At Ministry of Ink, we specialize in a range of tattoo styles, from traditional and lettering to color tattoos, black and grey realism, cover-ups, and touch ups. Every client receives personalized attention, from the initial consultation to aftercare. Our dedicated MOI team and talented artists are with you every step of the way, ensuring your unique vision comes to life, because your satisfaction is our top priority.
REALISTIC BLACK AND GREY
Breathtaking depth of field, meticulously crafted shading, and the ambiance of artistic black-and-white photography – that’s the style of Realistic Black and Grey. The designs don’t have to depict real objects or photographs. Anything goes – from your cinema, series, and gaming heroes to your pets, family members (think portraits), and even custom designs made just for you. Legend has it that Black and Grey Tattoos originated in American prisons. From simple symbols, the realism we know today evolved.
REALISTIC BLACK AND GREY
Breathtaking depth of field, meticulously crafted shading, and the ambiance of artistic black-and-white photography – that’s the style of Realistic Black and Grey. The designs don’t have to depict real objects or photographs. Anything goes – from your cinema, series, and gaming heroes to your pets, family members (think portraits), and even custom designs made just for you. Legend has it that Black and Grey Tattoos originated in American prisons. From simple symbols, the realism we know today evolved.
MICRO REALISM
Is bigger better? Perhaps – but not when it comes to tattoos! Micro Realism is a style that celebrates small details and the finest craftsmanship. Absolutely realistic and nuanced down to the smallest details, these small-scale artworks appear remarkably lifelike.
There are no restrictions regarding motifs. Micro Realism simply means that, thanks to the latest technologies, your tattoo looks extremely fine and realistic. It’s important to get your tattoo done by experienced artists or tattooists. Micro Realism requires skill and experience
WHIP SHADING
Whip Shading is a special technique used to give depth and volume to your tattoo design. Unlike Dotwork or Graphic styles, this technique doesn’t stand out visibly. Your tattoo can appear detailed without revealing the artist’s technique. Depth, volume, and texture are achieved by applying colors in gradients from light to dark. The art of Whip Shading lies in precisely delivering the color concentration under the skin. The swaying hand movement during tattooing is called „to whip“ in English. There are no restrictions regarding motifs. Micro Realism simply means that, thanks to the latest technologies, your tattoo looks extremely fine and realistic. It’s important to get your tattoo done by experienced artists or tattooists. Micro Realism requires skill and experience.
WHIP SHADING
Whip Shading is a special technique used to give depth and volume to your tattoo design. Unlike Dotwork or Graphic styles, this technique doesn’t stand out visibly. Your tattoo can appear detailed without revealing the artist’s technique. Depth, volume, and texture are achieved by applying colors in gradients from light to dark. The art of Whip Shading lies in precisely delivering the color concentration under the skin. The swaying hand movement during tattooing is called „to whip“ in English. There are no restrictions regarding motifs. Micro Realism simply means that, thanks to the latest technologies, your tattoo looks extremely fine and realistic. It’s important to get your tattoo done by experienced artists or tattooists. Micro Realism requires skill and experience.
MANDALA, GEOMETRIC
Round, symmetrically arranged, and somehow self-contained: Mandalas exude calmness and harmony. The word „Mandala“ comes from the Sanskrit language and means „circle“. These intricately constructed images have been used for many thousands of years. From ancient church windows to rock drawings in South America, we find Mandalas in almost all cultures and religions. Symmetry, geometric shapes, and colors unfold a psychological effect when viewed. Often, numerical symbolism accompanies them. Popular motifs include flowers, especially the Lotus, symbolizing fidelity and purity.
COLOR TATTOOS
NOW IT GETS COLORFUL! COLOR TATTOOS ARE THE ULTIMATE EYE-CATCHER. IT’S NOT A DISTINCT TATTOO STYLE, BUT SIMPLY A WAY TO CREATE AN IMPACT. COLOR TATTOOS CAN BE ANYTHING FROM REALISM TO ANIME, MANDALAS, AND DOTWORK. A SUBSET OF COLOR TATTOOS REQUIRES ONLY ONE OR TWO COLORS, APPEARING MONOCHROMATIC. TRADITIONAL TATTOO STYLES OFTEN UTILIZE BLUE, GREEN, RED, AND AT TIMES YELLOW. TODAY, COLOR TATTOOS ARE FULL-SPECTRUM, INCLUDING SHADES OF PINK, TURQUOISE, PURPLE, ORANGE, AND EVEN WHITE.
COLOR TATTOOS
NOW IT GETS COLORFUL! COLOR TATTOOS ARE THE ULTIMATE EYE-CATCHER. IT’S NOT A DISTINCT TATTOO STYLE, BUT SIMPLY A WAY TO CREATE AN IMPACT. COLOR TATTOOS CAN BE ANYTHING FROM REALISM TO ANIME, MANDALAS, AND DOTWORK. A SUBSET OF COLOR TATTOOS REQUIRES ONLY ONE OR TWO COLORS, APPEARING MONOCHROMATIC. TRADITIONAL TATTOO STYLES OFTEN UTILIZE BLUE, GREEN, RED, AND AT TIMES YELLOW. TODAY, COLOR TATTOOS ARE FULL-SPECTRUM, INCLUDING SHADES OF PINK, TURQUOISE, PURPLE, ORANGE, AND EVEN WHITE.
FINELINE
SMALL MOTIFS FOR THESE TATTOOS, ADORNING THEM WITH COUNTLESS DETAILS. FINELINE TATTOOS CAN ONLY BE CLEANLY EXECUTED BY ARTISTS WITH A LOT OF EXPERIENCE. THIS IS DUE TO HOW THE LINES ARE TATTOOED INTO THE SKIN. YOUR SKIN CONSISTS OF DIFFERENT LAYERS. THE NEEDLE INJECTS THE INK BETWEEN TWO LAYERS OF SKIN. IF THIS IS TOO SUPERFICIAL, THE TATTOO FADES QUICKLY AND MAY EVEN DISAPPEAR PARTIALLY BECAUSE YOUR SKIN CONSTANTLY RENEWS ITSELF. IF THE TATTOOING IS TOO DEEP, THE COLORS BLEED, AND THE BODY PARTIALLY TRANSPORTS AWAY THE PIGMENTS. THEREFORE, WITH FINELINE TATTOOS, EVERY SINGLE NEEDLE PRICK MUST BE PRECISELY PLACED. SINGLE LINE TATTOOS ARE CONSIDERED THEIR OWN TATTOO STYLE, A SUBTYPE OF FINELINE TATTOOS. HERE, ARTISTS CREATE THE ENTIRE MOTIF FROM A SINGLE CONTINUOUS LINE, WHICH INTERTWINES AND CROSSES ITSELF, CREATING A COMPLEX DESIGN.
DOTWORK
DOTWORK MEANS YOUR TATTOO IS COMPOSED OF A MULTITUDE OF TINY DOTS. HOWEVER, THIS IS ONLY NOTICEABLE UP CLOSE. FROM A DISTANCE, THE COLOR AREAS APPEAR COMPLETELY REALISTIC, INCLUDING THE SHADING. COLOR AREAS? ISN’T DOTWORK SUPPOSED TO BE BLACK AND GREY? DOTWORK DESCRIBES THE DRAWING STYLE IN WHICH THE TATTOO IS EXECUTED. IT CAN BE BLACK AND GREY, BUT IT CAN ALSO COME IN COLOR. GEOMETRIC PATTERNS, MANDALAS, ORNAMENTS, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. FOR THE FINEST WORK, DOTWORK ARTISTS SET ASIDE THEIR MACHINES AND WORK BY HAND. THIS IS TRUE ART!
DOTWORK
DOTWORK MEANS YOUR TATTOO IS COMPOSED OF A MULTITUDE OF TINY DOTS. HOWEVER, THIS IS ONLY NOTICEABLE UP CLOSE. FROM A DISTANCE, THE COLOR AREAS APPEAR COMPLETELY REALISTIC, INCLUDING THE SHADING. COLOR AREAS? ISN’T DOTWORK SUPPOSED TO BE BLACK AND GREY? DOTWORK DESCRIBES THE DRAWING STYLE IN WHICH THE TATTOO IS EXECUTED. IT CAN BE BLACK AND GREY, BUT IT CAN ALSO COME IN COLOR. GEOMETRIC PATTERNS, MANDALAS, ORNAMENTS, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. FOR THE FINEST WORK, DOTWORK ARTISTS SET ASIDE THEIR MACHINES AND WORK BY HAND. THIS IS TRUE ART!
ANIME
WITH ANIME, WE ARE FAMILIAR WITH JAPANESE ANIMATED FILMS. THE DRAWING STYLE STANDS OUT WITH CLEAR, BOLD LINES, VIBRANT COLORS, AND EXPRESSIVE FACES, MAKING IT PERHAPS JAPAN’S MOST SUCCESSFUL EXPORT PRODUCT! THE EMOTIONALLY CHARGED PORTRAYALS OF HEROES, ANIMALS, VILLAINS, AND ENTIRE UNIVERSES GET UNDER YOUR SKIN – LITERALLY AS TATTOOS. WHETHER YOU’RE A FAN OF MANGA, ANIME, OR JUST REFINED ARTISTRY: EXPERIENCED ARTISTS CAN EITHER TRANSLATE PORTRAITS OF YOUR LOVED ONES INTO THIS STYLE OR INK ANY CHARACTER FROM ANIME, MANGA, OR GAMES FOR YOU.
LETTERING
The tattooed words, scripts, dates, or numerical codes are referred to as Tattoo Letterings. The exact layout of the script depends on the body part where the tattoo appears. The font style and script flow are individually tailored to the body part. It’s important that you truly trust the artist. Because the font is selected with consideration for the three-dimensionality of your body. The fonts you know from books and the internet are designed for two-dimensional media and do not work on the human body. Tattoos with scripts, words, and whole sentences are very popular nowadays. However, there are significant differences in the implementation of lettering under the skin. A truly unique tattoo is created when the tattoo artist understands and internalizes your motives and freely sets the lines by hand. In the consultation, you develop a vision together. An idea emerges, which is then brought to your skin using the tattoo machine and needle. Trust and a profound understanding are of utmost importance. Therefore, take the time we provide and discuss every single detail thoroughly with your chosen artist.
LETTERING
The tattooed words, scripts, dates, or numerical codes are referred to as Tattoo Letterings. The exact layout of the script depends on the body part where the tattoo appears. The font style and script flow are individually tailored to the body part. It’s important that you truly trust the artist. Because the font is selected with consideration for the three-dimensionality of your body. The fonts you know from books and the internet are designed for two-dimensional media and do not work on the human body. Tattoos with scripts, words, and whole sentences are very popular nowadays. However, there are significant differences in the implementation of lettering under the skin. A truly unique tattoo is created when the tattoo artist understands and internalizes your motives and freely sets the lines by hand. In the consultation, you develop a vision together. An idea emerges, which is then brought to your skin using the tattoo machine and needle. Trust and a profound understanding are of utmost importance. Therefore, take the time we provide and discuss every single detail thoroughly with your chosen artist.
MINISTRY OF INK
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PERSONAL ADVICE
We provide comprehensive advice on your planned tattoo in our tattoo studios and support you on all matters related to the tattooing process.
AWARD WINNINGS
Our artists have years of experience. Each of them specializing in their own tattoo style. Personal advice – We provide comprehensive advice on your planned tattoo in our studio and support you in all matters relating to the process.
UNIQUE DESIGNS
Each tattoo should be unique and ultimately suit you. That’s why we create custom tattoo designs tailored specifically for you.