Romantasy

Healed result will be softer than this drawing.

This is a large piece: best placed on the upper back, outer thigh, or across the outer arm and shoulder. The bigger sizes (10–12" and 14–15") keep the scales, wing veins, violets and carved frame crisp as the tattoo ages; at 8–9" it works best on a flat area like the upper back or thigh, with a little less fine detail so it stays readable as it heals. The copper frame and soft gold dragon will heal more muted and matte than they look on screen, the pale cream highlights won't stay as bright in skin, and the violets' purple fades fastest in sun. Expect bolder outlines and a simplified frame scrollwork when it is traced. Booking time: 8–9" is about 8 hours (can be split into 2 sessions); 10–12" and 14–15" take 2–3 sessions of about 7 hours each. Plus a touch-up; keep it out of the sun.

Healed result will be softer than this drawing.

This is a large piece: best placed on the outer thigh, upper back, or the outer upper arm and shoulder, where the warrior, the dragon and the burning castle have room to breathe. At 13–15" the armor, dragon scales, flames and the script "I will not die today" stay crisp as the tattoo ages; at 10–12" expect a little less fine detail in the background city so it stays readable as it heals. The bright orange glow and embers will heal more muted than they look on screen, the darkest shadows will settle into soft black, and warm tones fade fastest in sun. Expect bolder outlines and simplified fire and ruins when it is traced. Booking time: 10–12" is 2 or 4 days of 7-hour sessions; 13–15" needs 3 or 4 days. Plus a touch-up; keep it out of the sun.

Healed result will be softer than this drawing.

Best placed on the outer thigh, upper back/shoulder blade, or outer upper arm. The small scale plates and claw tips will soften and the faint plum tones will read as near-black, but the charcoal silhouette and oxblood wings stay bold. Plan on 2–3 sessions plus one touch-up, and keep it out of the sun because reds fade fastest.

Healed result will be softer than this drawing.

Best placed on the outer forearm, calf, or along the ribs/spine, where the tall, narrow shape fits naturally. The antique-brass and mustard tones are lighter inks, so they heal softer and can look patchy until a touch-up, while the charcoal shading carries the scale detail. Plan on about 2 sessions plus a touch-up, and use sunscreen because yellows and ochres fade quickly.

Healed result will be softer than this drawing.

Best placed on the outer thigh, upper back/shoulder blade, or the outer upper arm wrapping to the shoulder, up to 9" × 9"; this is a one-of-a-kind original, so the artist works slowly and adds extra detail, and she has paws, not claws, so the claw tips get rounded into paws when it's drawn up. The fine feather-plume detail and the soft gold blends will settle and soften as it heals, while the bold outlines and the darker ochre shading carry the shape. Plan on about 2 sessions plus a touch-up, and wear sunscreen because gold and yellow inks fade fastest in sun.