Tattoo Brief: Gory/dark Jesus Portrait (Black, Grey & White REALISM)
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Tattoo Design Brief
Placement:
Left lower leg on the outside of my calf
Concept:
I would like a detailed, black-and-grey portrait of Jesus, focusing on his face. The design should capture the gravity and somberness of his sacrifice for humanity’s sins, with a darker, almost “gory” edge. I want Jesus to appear introspective, reflective, and emotionally resonant—showing the weight of his mission without depicting him on the cross.
Key Features:
Expression: Somber, solemn, introspective; conveying deep compassion and sacrifice.
Thorn Crown: Essential; can be detailed and slightly menacing, emphasizing suffering.
Style: Realistic/“pretty” but with darker, grittier undertones; striking, detailed, emotionally intense.
Gory Elements: Subtle blood from the crown or cuts on the face/forehead, to emphasize the suffering and sacrifice.
Palette: Black, grey, and white only. No color.
Optional Biblical Elements:
Subtle halos or soft light rays in the background to contrast the darkness.
Light shadowing of symbolic references, e.g., faint olive branches, a small lamb, or faint textural scripture-inspired patterns.
Placement & Size:
Primarily for a portrait-style tattoo focusing on the head and upper shoulders. (Size can be discussed for detail and shading.)
Overall Vibe:
Elegant, reverent, and emotionally powerful, but dark and raw—a portrait that communicates Jesus’ sacrifice, suffering, and solemnity in a visually intense and striking way.
Colors
Designer to choose only greyscale colors for use in the design.
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Requirements
Nice to have
- Might want some options with just the colour RED in spots where there’s blood, or a singular tear, etc
Should not have
- No colour