Microrealism
Photorealistic tattooing at extremely small scale — typically under 5cm. Requires exceptional technical skill as every element of realism must be reproduced in miniature.
In detail
Microrealism pushes the technical boundaries of tattooing. The finest details are reproduced at scales where skin texture itself becomes a factor. Artists who specialise in microrealism typically work under magnification and charge premium rates.
Related styles
See also
Realism
A tattoo style that reproduces photographic accuracy — portraits, wildlife, landscapes, and objects rendered with depth, shadow, and detail matching a photograph.
Fine Line
A tattooing style using ultra-thin needles to create delicate, precise work with minimal line weight — botanical drawings, portraits, lettering, and geometric compositions.