Tattoo Glossary — F
Freehand
Drawing a tattoo design directly onto the skin with a marker pen before tattooing, without a printed stencil. Allows compositions to be customised to the body's contours in real time.
In detail
Freehand tattooing requires confident drawing skills and spatial awareness. It allows compositions that flow naturally with the body's shape — curves, muscles, and bone structure are incorporated rather than printed over.