Virgin Mary Portrait Tattoo | Soft Black & Grey Realism BREAKDOWN

In this video I break down how I approached this Virgin Mary portrait tattoo using soft black & grey realism techniques. I talk through my shading decisions, value control, needle choices, and how I keep the portrait looking smooth while still holding contrast and structure in the design. This style depends heavily on patience and layering, so I wanted to show the process behind how I build these tones. If you're a tattoo artist working on portraits or trying to improve your black & grey realism, this breakdown will help you understand how I think through the tattoo while working. Let me know what you think of this piece and what you want me to break down next.