A “fantasy tattoo” is a loose term used to describe a work of body art that carries themes from the fantasy genre. Fantasy is a genre of literature and cinema that often features supernatural elements that do not exist (at least to our limited senses) in the real world. It’s impossible to pinpoint or pigeonhole what it is, especially when it comes to tattoo designs and concepts. Yes, dragons, magic, and wizards and all of that can be considered an integral part of the genre. However, when it comes to tattoos we often see a combining of categories. For instance, there can be fantasy tattoos with underlying Japanese themes (i.e. an undead Samurai) or characters that borrow directly from Greek Mythology or some other ancient lore. And how can anyone argue that anime, while modern in the grand scheme of things, is anything other than a branch of fantasy? Simply asked; how can the concept of fantasy have any sort of guidelines? All that aside, there is one rule to follow; you must be very discriminating when it comes to your deliberation of who to choose as your fantasy tattoo artist. Those of you located in Vancouver should note that there is only one place to go for this purpose – Adrenaline VanCity. Read ahead to find out why.
Why Choose Adrenaline When Seeking a Fantasy Tattoo Artist in Vancouver
Tattooist Specializing in Photo Realism
Ironically, the best fantasy tattoo artist is one who specializes in the photo-realism style of tattooing. You want the work to look as if it was pulled from the parchment of a Tolkien or R.R. Martin masterpiece. Photo-realism, particularly done in black-and-grey (possibly with subtle hints of color) convert the fantasy genre best, delivering a mural-esque sense of drama and flow. Viewers of your tattoo should feel the movement of storm clouds, swords, and wings in addition to the characters or creatures being featured in the piece. Adrenaline VanCity’s resident photo-realism specialist Carlos is one such tattooist. View his Instagram portfolio here, and check out samples of his work in the featured collage below.
Fantasy Tattoo Ideas to Inspire Your Own
Whether you have a specific fantasy scene from literature or film in mind (upload here) or you’re unsure of exactly what you want, it’s good to look at recently completed work for possible inspiration. The following have been completed at Adrenaline VanCity on Granville Street.
Note: Please excuse the dim lighting for the images below. Carlos likes to create a calming fantasy-esque (not in a weird way) atmosphere for clients when doing their finished-product photos.
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