# Custom Realism Tattoo Session

Black And Grey Realism Tattoos

Detailed portraits, animals, and custom concepts shaped into lasting works of art.

A focused tattoo experience for detailed black and grey realism tailored to your story and style.
A More Personal Way to Create Meaningful Art
I begin by discussing the subject, references, placement, and overall feeling you want the tattoo to carry. From portraits and animals to symbolic themes, I develop the concept around the details that matter most to you. The design is considered carefully so it works naturally with your body and remains visually balanced.
During the session, I build the image through controlled linework, layered shading, and carefully placed contrast. I work at a steady pace, keeping communication open while giving the realism time and attention it needs. The result is a custom tattoo with depth, character, and a clear connection to your original idea.
Ideal For
Portraits of people or petsAnimal and wildlife designsMeaningful memorial piecesCustom themed concepts
How It Works
Share Your Idea: Send your concept, references, preferred placement, and approximate size.Refine The Design: I shape the composition and discuss the details that will make it feel personal.Create The Tattoo: We complete the piece through a focused session with careful shading and detail.

- Realism tattoo session

## About

I am Conor Metcalf, a Southampton tattoo artist specialising in black and grey realism and blackwork. I create considered tattoos shaped around each client's ideas, from detailed portraits and animals to bold sleeves, cover-ups, and striking standalone pieces. My approach combines close attention to detail with a collaborative process, helping each person turn a meaningful concept into a tattoo that feels personal, balanced, and built to last.

## Services

- [Blackwork Tattoos](https://gentootattoo.com/services/blackwork-tattoos.md): I design and tattoo bold blackwork pieces with strong contrast and carefully planned composition.
- [Sleeve Projects](https://gentootattoo.com/services/custom-sleeve-tattoo.md): I build cohesive arm and leg sleeves through planned sessions, including work in progress and finishing sessions.
- [Cover-Up Tattoos](https://gentootattoo.com/services/cover-up-tattoos.md): I create custom cover-ups that work with the existing tattoo and suit the new design.

## FAQ

### How do I choose the right tattoo design?

A professional tattoo artist can help you develop an idea that reflects your preferences while considering composition, placement, scale, and how the design will translate onto skin. Bringing reference images and discussing what you like or want to avoid can make the creative process clearer.

### What should I consider when choosing a tattoo placement?

Placement can affect the appearance, movement, and long-term presentation of a tattoo. A professional can talk through how the design works with the body's shape and help you choose an area that suits your vision.

### Can a tattoo be adapted to suit my skin and body?

Yes, tattoo designs are often adjusted to work naturally with individual skin, contours, and proportions. A professional artist can refine details, spacing, contrast, and flow so the artwork feels considered rather than simply transferred onto the body.

### What is involved in creating a larger tattoo or sleeve?

Larger pieces are usually approached as a connected composition, with attention to flow, balance, and how each section relates to the next. Discussing the overall direction with a professional helps create artwork that feels cohesive as it develops.

### How should I care for a new tattoo?

A professional tattoo artist will explain suitable aftercare to help protect the tattoo while the skin settles and heals. Following those instructions carefully, keeping the area clean, and avoiding unnecessary irritation can support the best possible result.

## Contact

- Address: Southampton, UK