A relative newcomer in the modern tattooing game, pointillism tattoos are quickly becoming the go-to style for those wishing to show their dedication to the art of tattooing. Pointillism involves using thousands of tiny dots to create an image which looks solid from a distance.
Upon looking closely at a pointillism tattoo, people are often shocked at the precision and technique used to create these stunning images.
Though the skills involved might be somewhat overlooked by a layperson, particularly one who is not familiar with the style, a close up of a pointillism tattoo tells all.
Pointillism isn’t just about randomly placing dots in an area to eventually create a drawing. Rather, using an intricate set of motions, tattoo artists are able to create very precise dots in a pattern. These patterns eventually grow to form the shape of the tattooed image. Pointillism isn’t so much a type of tattoo, but rather a method of being tattooed. A good artist can create any kind of image imaginable using the pointillism technique.
However, there are men who prefer to have designs which specifically detail the points themselves as part of the image. With tattooing becoming more popular than ever, styles like pointillism are becoming in-demand as a way for men to break free of the mold of traditional tattooing styles.
