Whats your style?
Black and Grey tattoo Brisbane
Black-and-grey tattoos rely only on black ink and different dilutions to create depth, contrast and fine detail. Artists mix black with water to get grey tones, which lets them achieve smooth shading, soft gradients and realistic textures. You’ll see this approach in portraits, realism, script, traditional and illustrative styles.
Why people pick black-and-grey:
Timeless look that ages well
Heals a bit more subtly than some colour tattoos
Often keeps clarity longer for detailed, photoreal work
Good aftercare and an experienced artist are essential for crisp lines and consistent grey washes.
At Tailor Made Tattoo we specialise in custom black-and-grey pieces, precise shading and medically informed techniques to help your tattoo last and look great.
Fine Line Tattoo Brisbane
A fineline tattoo uses very thin, delicate lines to create clean, subtle designs. Think small, intricate motifs like single-line florals, minimalist portraits, tiny script and delicate geometric shapes. These tattoos rely on precision and careful needle control for crisp, long-lasting detail and often suit wrists, fingers, behind-the-ear placements and other intimate areas.
At Tailor Made Tattoo we specialise in fineline work — our artists are experienced in the steady hand and fine needle techniques required for these designs. We offer custom consultations to adapt size, placement and line weight to your skin and lifestyle, plus aftercare guidance to help preserve the detail. Fineline tattoos are available by appointment and, depending on artist availability, can also be accommodated as a walk-in service at our Brisbane studio.
Realism Tattoos Brisbane
A realism tattoo aims to make images look as lifelike as possible on skin. At Tailor Made Tattoo we specialise in this style — our artists who focus on realism bring advanced shading, precise proportions and careful colour work (or black-and-grey) to create depth, highlights and smooth gradients so faces, animals, objects or scenes appear three-dimensional.
To achieve that level of realism our artists study light, texture and anatomy, plan each piece carefully and often completes work across multiple sessions to nail fine detail and seamless blending. This makes realism ideal for portraits, wildlife and photo-based tattoos, but it also requires serious technical skill and experience to capture a true likeness that will stand the test of time.
If you’re considering a realism piece, our specialists can assess your reference images, advise on scale and placement, and outline the session plan needed to get the best result from initial stencil to final touch-ups.
Japanese Tattoo Brisbane
Japanese tattooing (Irezumi) is a traditional style from Japan featuring bold outlines, vibrant colour blocks, mythic motifs (dragons, koi, chrysanthemums) and flowing compositions that follow the body’s form. At Tailor Made Tattoo in Brisbane we specialise in custom Japanese-style tattoos, combining authentic design principles with modern hygiene and precision to deliver personalised pieces—full-body, sleeves or small motifs—crafted by experienced artists who consult on placement, colour and storytelling.
Colour Tattoo Brisbane
Colour tattoos use coloured inks to create vibrant, detailed designs. They can be single colours, multi‑colour pieces, or include shading and gradients for depth. Styles range from realistic colour portraits and neo‑traditional work to illustrative and watercolour tattoos — a soft, painterly style that looks like watercolor paint with washed colours, splashes and minimal outlines. At Tailor Made Tattoo in Brisbane we specialise in custom colour tattoos, precision piercing, cosmetic tattooing and paramedical artistry in a welcoming studio environment.
Coverup Tattoo Brisbane
A cover-up tattoo conceals or transforms an existing tattoo you no longer want — fading, changing colours, reshaping or fully replacing the old design with a new custom piece. At Tailor Made Tattoo we specialise in tailored cover-ups that fit your style, skin tone and the size/colour of the existing tattoo.
What we offer
Free consultation to assess your current tattoo and discuss options
Custom design that masks or integrates the old tattoo while achieving your desired look
Skilled artists experienced in colour correction, shading and layering for effective coverage
Safe, professional studio environment with aftercare guidance
Contact us at Tailor Made Tattoo for a consultation to see what’s possible with your cover-up.
Ornamental Tattoo Brisbane
Ornamental tattooing uses decorative shapes, patterns and motifs—such as mandalas, lace, filigree, dots and geometric lines—to create visually striking designs that emphasise form and flow rather than realistic imagery. At Tailor Made Tattoo we design ornamental pieces to suit each client’s body shape and personal style, working from a consultation to choose scale, placement and detailing; our artists use precise linework and shading techniques to ensure clean, long-lasting results delivered in a calm, professional studio environment.
