Army Tattoo Photo #22609

For some people it's a proud "chapter marker," for others it's a quiet memorial. The strongest designs are specific: they reflect a real story, a place, a date, or values that were earned.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

The collarbone's clean horizontal line provides a natural guide for elongated designs. This placement adds a subtle accent to the upper body and works especially well with fine-line and minimalist styles.