Tattoo styles · Dublin
Colour realism tattoos in Dublin
Colour, studied closely.
The examples below show each approach on skin. Check the artist credits to follow a portfolio, or ask about your own subject through the enquiry form.

Your consultation
About the work
Colour realism uses changes in light, shade and colour to describe a subject. Fur, feathers, petals and faces all offer different textures to work with. The starting point can be a subject with personal meaning or simply an image you enjoy looking at.
Your artist will consider how the reference translates to skin, including its contrast, composition and level of detail. Size and placement affect those decisions. We’ll explain the options at your consultation.
Send clear references and point out the details you want to keep. A single photograph can guide the likeness; several images can help us develop a custom composition.
Questions you may have
01Can my tattoo be based on a photograph?
Yes. A clear photograph helps with the subject’s features and colour. Your artist will discuss how to adapt the crop and detail for the tattoo.
02How big should a colour realism tattoo be?
The reference and level of detail guide the size. We’ll explain where extra space may help the drawing and discuss what you want to wear.
03How do I begin?
Start with the enquiry form: include your subject, references, placement and rough dimensions. We’ll discuss an initial estimate and arrange a consultation. Each session is confirmed in writing once its deposit is paid.
Selected work
Selected tattoos by our artists
Have a tattoo idea in mind?
Send your tattoo idea, references and approximate size. We’ll review the request and reply about the estimate and consultation.

