Tattoo styles
I do custom tattoos and flash at Revival Tattoo Studio in Urbandale, Iowa. These are the styles I work in, with what to expect from each and how to plan your piece.
Florals →Roses, lilies, peonies, hibiscus and birth flower bouquets, placed to follow your body.
Black & grey →Stipple shading for animals, pet portraits, memorial pieces, handwriting and paw prints.
Traditional →Bold outlines and solid color: roosters, daggers, tigers, eagles and butterflies.
Color →Bright traditional color and soft watercolor, plus how color heals and stays bright.
Illustrative →Characters, cartoons, fantasy and horror, drawn from your references.
Cover-ups & reworks →Cover an old tattoo, rework it, or add to it. What’s possible and what to send.
Guides
Getting tattooed for the first time, taking care of a new tattoo, and two of the things I get asked about most.
First tattoo guide →What to know before your first tattoo, from picking a design to the appointment.- Tattoo aftercare →How to take care of a new tattoo while it heals.
Fine line →Delicate fine line work in Des Moines, and how it ages.
Birth flowers →Birth flower bouquets and monthly blooms in Des Moines.
Ready to book?
Send me your idea, where you want it and roughly how big. I’ll reply with a price estimate and open dates.