I create detailed black and grey tattoos with strong shading and contrast.






Custom Shaded Tattoo Session
A considered tattoo built around your story, style, and chosen placement.
A More Personal Way to Create Meaningful Body Art
I begin by learning what you want the tattoo to express, then develop the visual direction around your references, proportions, and placement. Strong values and carefully layered shading give the design depth without relying on colour. Every element is placed with intention so the finished piece feels balanced on the body.
The session is focused and collaborative, with space to review the design direction and make thoughtful adjustments before tattooing begins. I work patiently through fine details, soft transitions, and deeper contrast to create a piece with atmosphere and definition. The result is a custom black and grey tattoo that feels personal, polished, and made for you.
Ideal For
Portraits and realistic subjects
Meaningful symbols and memorial pieces
Illustrative designs with strong contrast
Clients seeking a custom monochrome tattoo
How It Works
Share Your Idea: Tell me about your concept, references, placement, and preferred scale.
Refine The Design: I shape the composition and shading approach around your vision.
Create The Tattoo: We review the final direction before I carefully tattoo the finished piece.
Precision In Every Mark

Eric Elliott
Start your custom tattoo project

I create one-of-a-kind tattoo concepts shaped around your vision.

I develop larger back, leg, arm, and sleeve projects across sessions.

I discuss your idea, placement, and project direction before booking.
Frequently Asked Tattoo Questions
Send me your idea and let's start planning your tattoo.