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Fine line and micro-realism are different styles, and the right choice depends on the idea you want tattooed, the part of the body, and the result you're after.

Fine line is defined by clean, delicate strokes. It's ideal for botanical and illustrative designs, lettering, and minimal compositions.

Micro-realism uses shading, texture, and contrast to create a more lifelike appearance, making it possible to render animals, objects, portraits, and compositions with a much higher level of detail.

In many cases the two styles can be combined within a single piece. If you're not yet sure which one suits your idea, we'll define it together during the consultation, always aiming for a design that works well on your skin and holds up over time.

Everything starts on WhatsApp. We talk about your idea, the style you're after, the part of the body, and any references you'd like to share. If you're not yet sure what you want tattooed, we can also book a consultation to develop the idea from scratch.

From that conversation, the creative process begins. Every design is custom and is developed with anatomy, composition, and the long-term viability of the tattoo in mind.

On the day of your appointment we go over the proposal together, make any adjustments, and try different placements if needed. The idea is that you can make every decision calmly and enjoy the process as much as the final result.

No. How a tattoo evolves depends on several factors: the part of the body, the size of the design, the weight of the lines, the level of detail, your skin type, and aftercare.

That's why every project is designed individually. Beyond how it looks on the day, I want the composition to work over time and to keep its balance and legibility.

During the consultation I'll explain which options work best for your idea and answer any questions, so you can decide with confidence.

In some cases, yes. Although the goal is for every tattoo to heal well from the first session, each person's skin responds differently during healing.

Factors such as placement, skin type, aftercare, and even your body's natural response can cause an area to heal with less intensity and need a small touch-up.

If I think a touch-up is needed once healing is complete, I'll tell you and take care of it with you. My goal isn't only for the tattoo to look good on the day, but for the final result to be what we expected once it has fully healed.

The price depends on the size, the complexity of the design, the part of the body, and the time each project takes. It can also vary if the tattoo needs more than one session.

That's why every tattoo is quoted individually. My aim isn't to charge by the centimetre, but to look at each idea and offer a price that matches the design and the time needed to develop it.

If you'd like a quote, write to me on WhatsApp with your idea or send a few references. With that I can guide you and answer any questions before we book.

Yes. You don't need a finished design to book an appointment. Many people arrive with an idea, a concept, or simply a reference, and we develop a custom proposal from there.

In our conversation we talk about what you want to express, which style best suits your idea, the part of the body, and other things that shape the design. If you still have doubts, we can also book a consultation to explore different options before starting the creative process.

The goal is for the tattoo not only to look good, but to mean something to you and to work as well as possible on your skin.

I work at Main Galerie, a private studio in El Poblado, Medellín, designed to offer a calm, comfortable, and personal experience from the very first moment.

To book, write to me directly on WhatsApp. Tell me your idea, share any references you have, and if you don't know exactly what you want yet, we can start with a consultation.

From that conversation we'll define the style, answer your questions, and I'll guide you on the next step to turn your idea into a project.