Vism Mag Vol. 3
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Fine-line tattoos started to spread as a trend worldwide, bringing a fresh wind to the tattoo culture
Fine-line tattoo. It has become a familiar genre to many in recent years. As a newer genre in the world of tattoos, Fine-line tattoos started to spread as a trend worldwide, bringing a fresh wind to the tattoo culture. In the midst of it all, tattooists who stood out began to emerge and gained a huge following and support from many of those who received their tattoos. Many of these artists worked tirelessly to explore new limits and strived to exhibit better results to prove that this genre is indeed possible.

Tattoo Needle
New theories and ideas always take time to be accepted by the mass and are always subject to controversy. The fine-line tattoo is definitely going through this process. Although contrary to these misunderstandings, the satisfaction level of many who received the fine-line tattoos is very high, and many of us see firsthand that these tattoos stand the test of time.
We asked clients who received tattoos from the artists of Vism Studio and here is what they had to say.
Q. As someone with fine-line tattoos, what do you think about the opinion that Fine-line tattoos fade more than traditional tattoos?
A. I just got my 4th piece from Saegeem at Vism. she is fantastic. Of course, tattoos change over time from when you first get them. It can be said for all types of tattoos. It is a misconception that fine lines fade and are less likely to hold their shape than other styles. She has an in-depth understanding of the Fine-line tattoo and has never let me down. I am highly pleased with her work every single time.
A. I just got my 4th piece from Saegeem at Vism. she is fantastic. Of course, tattoos change over time from when you first get them. It can be said for all types of tattoos. It is a misconception that fine lines fade and are less likely to hold their shape than other styles. She has an in-depth understanding of the Fine-line tattoo and has never let me down. I am highly pleased with her work every single time.

Interviewee Dongwon Lee
Q. What do you think of the comments that the Fine-line tattoos are more likely to fade over time?
A. I got more than a handful of tattoos from Vism artists. I've heard these stories about fine-line work in other places, but that's completely different from the experiences I had getting them. It all comes down to the individual artist's skill and understanding of this style. All my tattoos healed perfectly and are holding up well, including the first one from 7 years ago. What more can I say?
A. I got more than a handful of tattoos from Vism artists. I've heard these stories about fine-line work in other places, but that's completely different from the experiences I had getting them. It all comes down to the individual artist's skill and understanding of this style. All my tattoos healed perfectly and are holding up well, including the first one from 7 years ago. What more can I say?
These artists have become experts and mastered the coloration issues derived from the fine-line process while taking advantage of the fine-line tattoo's intricate application. Therefore, fine-line tattoos offered a new direction, broadened the range of choices for consumers, and attracted a new crowd to the tattoo culture.

Vism Studio
We asked some of the artists about their thoughts on these misconceptions.
Sol
When people question the quality of my fine-line work, I just ask them to look at all my healed photos. Some people think tattoos with desaturated color palettes with super thin lines cannot heal well, but that is precisely how I approach my tattoos. I wanted to be able to play with the density of the ink, just like a painting. It's about the control of the amount of ink that is applied to the skin to control the contrast of the work. This allows the healing to vary in different parts of the piece, thus creating more realistic and natural-looking results.

Sol

"Knighthawks Phillies" healed close-up

"Carnation, Lily, Lily" heald close-up

Salvador Dali "Trois Elephants" healed close-up
Saegeem
I understand that many are interested in the issue surrounding how well the fine lines heal, and my answer is simple. It all depends on who is working on the piece. The artist's ability is the most significant factor determining the outcome; therefore, some cases may be accurate. It is also evident that all tattoos change over time. In most cases, the tattoo is fully healed within the first year, and other outside effects like skin aging may cause the tattoos to change. As a result, the quality of the tattoo after it heals depends on who worked on it and how it was taken care of.




Abii
I want to approach this from a Fine Art perspective. The fine-line tattoo is no different from any other style, as any art form is considered equal, and the element that separates these is the difference in expression. Therefore, I believe it is just a matter of perception that the fine-line tattoo cannot be recognized as a genre, which stems from a misconception. As for the fine-line work from a technical perspective, my work is proof as many artists at Vism Studio.




E.Nal
The majority of my work is done in blue ink. So I get a lot of questions about how it will show on different skin tones after they heal. Some might think all blues are the same, but I mix different blue colors every time according to each person's skin tone and condition. Doing so, I devised my method to anticipate how the tattoo would be after it heals and how much the colors would hold up over the years.




It is thought-provoking to see these artists' different takes on this subject. I wonder, as much as the tattoo industry has changed over the last decade, how we will keep up with these changes and avoid getting stuck in the past. It begins with accepting the new, cherishing the old, and respecting different ideas.
All changes come with challenges, and we must view this as a positive change to tattoos as a whole rather than with misconceptions.
Text by Yuki T.
All changes come with challenges, and we must view this as a positive change to tattoos as a whole rather than with misconceptions.
Text by Yuki T.