# Eric Elliott > I am Eric Elliott, a tattoo artist creating custom black and gray work in Orange County and beyond. I help clients turn meaningful ideas into one-of-a-kind tattoos, from focused pieces to larger sleeves and ongoing projects. My process is collaborative, giving each design a personal twist while preserving the detail, depth, and character that make it yours. I value trust, creative direction, and artwork you will be proud to wear for life. - Email: erictat2zart@gmail.com - Phone: (714) 576-4736 - Address: Orange County, CA, USA - **How do I choose the right idea for my tattoo?** Start with the meaning, imagery, or feeling you want the tattoo to express. A professional tattoo artist can help refine those ideas into a composition that suits your body and reflects your personal vision. - **What should I consider when choosing tattoo placement?** Placement can affect the composition, visibility, movement, and long-term appearance of a tattoo. A professional can discuss how the design may work with the contours of your body and help you make an informed choice. - **Can a tattoo artist create a custom design?** Many tattoo artists collaborate with clients to develop original designs rather than simply reproducing a generic image. Sharing clear references, preferences, and meaningful details gives the artist a strong foundation for creating something personal. - **What happens during a tattoo consultation?** A consultation is an opportunity to discuss your concept, placement, scale, and visual direction. It also helps establish a shared understanding between you and the artist before the tattoo work begins. - **How should I care for a new tattoo?** Aftercare supports the skin as it recovers and helps protect the quality of the finished tattoo. Follow the professional's guidance, keep the area clean, and avoid picking or irritating the healing skin. Apply very thin layer of healing ointments when skin is feeling dry for first week, anti-bacterial soap when washing ## Services - [Custom Tattoo Design](https://getelliotttats.com/services/custom-tattoo-design.md): I create one-of-a-kind tattoo concepts shaped around your vision. - [Black and Grey Tattoos](https://getelliotttats.com/services/black-grey-tattoos.md): I create detailed black and grey tattoos with strong shading and contrast. - [Large Tattoo Projects](https://getelliotttats.com/services/large-tattoo-projects.md): I develop larger back, leg, arm, and sleeve projects across sessions. - [Tattoo Consultations](https://getelliotttats.com/services/tattoo-consultations.md): I discuss your idea, placement, and project direction before booking. ## Contact & Social - [instagram](https://instagram.com/elliott.tats) ## Pages - [Home](https://getelliotttats.com/index.md) - [Custom Shaded Tattoo Session](https://getelliotttats.com/services/black-grey-tattoos.md) - [Personal Concept Development](https://getelliotttats.com/services/custom-tattoo-design.md) - [Cohesive Multi-Session Work](https://getelliotttats.com/services/large-tattoo-projects.md) - [Project Direction Session](https://getelliotttats.com/services/tattoo-consultations.md)