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BLACK AND GRAY TATTOOS

Custom Black and Gray Full Back Fantasy Dragon
Timeless Ink, Unmatched Style
Black and gray tattoos are a staple of the tattoo industry, offering a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic that never goes out of style. Whether you’re looking for fine line work, bold realism, or intricate shading, black and gray tattoos bring depth, contrast, and stunning detail to any design.
At our tattoo studio, we specialize in custom black and gray tattoos, from realistic portraits and ornamental designs to dark illustrative pieces and classic blackwork tattoos. Using expert shading techniques, we create depth and dimension that give your ink a lifelike or artistic touch, depending on your vision.
Why choose black and gray? These tattoos age beautifully, work well with all skin tones, and allow for striking levels of detail. Whether you want a sleeve, back piece, or small delicate tattoo, black and gray ink is a versatile choice that holds its beauty for years to come.
Browse our gallery to see expert tattoo artistry in black and gray. If you’re looking for a professional tattoo artist to bring your vision to life, book a consultation today!

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🖤 Finished this shoulder piece inspired by trad 🖤 Finished this shoulder piece inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting — a peaceful scene in black and gray with subtle red highlights.  A steady water buffalo, a playful monkey, and a little girl playing her flute beneath misty mountains — each element chosen with care. The animals represent the client’s children and their zodiac signs, woven into a timeless landscape of family and tradition.  One of my favorite touches: tattooing my surname chop 黄 just above the elbow — a personal signature to honor the roots behind the work.  #ChineseInkTattoo #BlackAndGrayTattoo #WaterBuffaloTattoo #MonkeyTattoo #FluteTattoo #MountainTattoo #ThousandStrokeTattoo #OliverWongTattoo #ShoulderTattoo #AsianArtTattoo #TattooWithSoul #InkWithMeaning
Flow & Bloom This blackwork piece tells a story of Flow & Bloom
This blackwork piece tells a story of movement and growth—like a river carving its path and a lotus rising through the stillness. It flows from chest, across the collarbone, and winds all the way to the wrist.  It’s about trusting the direction you’re going, and blooming wherever you land.  Flow & Bloom. Always.  #BlackworkTattoo #FlowAndBloom #LotusTattoo #ChestToWristTattoo #TattooArtist #InkStory #TattooArt
Just finished this cover-up tattoo featuring the C Just finished this cover-up tattoo featuring the Chinese character for 天 (heaven) surrounded by soft, flowing clouds. 🌥️✨ This design symbolizes the vastness of the sky and the endless possibilities above. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to transform and elevate a piece that holds personal meaning. Thank you for trusting me with your skin! 💫 #TattooArt #CoverUpTattoo #ChineseCharacter #天 #CloudTattoo #TattooTransformation #InkMasters #TattooJourney
🚨 **LIMITED EDITION PEACE-THEMED TATTOO FLASH S 🚨 **LIMITED EDITION PEACE-THEMED TATTOO FLASH SHEET – ROUND 2!** 🚨  We’re dropping **six new monochrome tattoo designs** inspired by **Gerald Holtom’s international peace symbol**—each carrying a unique message of **harmony, resilience, and transformation.** 🌿✨  🔥 **Available Designs:** 
🦊 **Kitsune & Lantern** – Wisdom & guidance 
🐿️ **Squirrels & Acorns** – Preparation & abundance 
🐉 **Dragonfly & Tully Reed** – Serenity & resilience 
🔥 **Peace Symbol in Flames** – Strength in protection 
🐍 **Snake & Chrysanthemum** – Renewal & longevity 
🦢 **Red Crown Cranes** – Unity & peace  💰 **Flat Rate: $500** per design 
📏 **Size: 3.5” x 3.5” - 5” x 5”** 
⏳ **Limited availability – once they’re gone, they’re gone!**  Want one? **DM to book your session NOW!** 📩💉  #PeaceTattoo #TattooFlash #CustomTattoos #MonochromeTattoo #TattooArtist #TattooDesign #FineLineTattoo #BlackworkTattoo #TattooCollector #PeaceSymbol #FlashTattoo #TattooArt
Peace theme tattoo flash is now available for imme Peace theme tattoo flash is now available for immediate booking without consultation or design fee. I created these designs using Gerald Holtom’s 1958 international peace symbol as a foundation. If you value peace and want to carry that ideal with you for the rest of your days here’s some tattoo designs you might like.  I am offering each design at a special flat rate of $500, minimum size 3.5″x3.5″, max size 5″x5″ Color/Reworks +$100  DM or Email for booking
Foo dog right on the sternum, text just below the Foo dog right on the sternum, text just below the collarbone. I couldn’t tell you how that felt because even I don’t have my sternum tattooed.  #sternumtattoo #foodogtatttoo #chinesetattoo #sanfranciscotattooartist #thousandstroketattoo #chinesetattooartist #redinktattoo #chesttattoo
壽 #chinesetattoo 壽 #chinesetattoo
Before I started it was just California, the risin Before I started it was just California, the rising sun and the Core. I’d like to have a clean slate to start with, but in life when do ever get a clean slate? From time to time I’ll hear that argument from people that they are afraid of committing to a tattoo because they are fickle. But like any other decision that sticks with you in life, you’ll just have to own it, and build upon it. #patchworksleeve #thousandstroketattoo
If you started collecting tattoos early like me, c If you started collecting tattoos early like me, chances are you didn’t have a plan for how to tie things together as you continued to add more tattoos. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one going forward for the rest of your tattoos. Got some old work that you want woven into something new? Hit me up ✍️ #tattoosleeve #tattoocollection  #artcollection
Tough to photograph it all, but that just makes it Tough to photograph it all, but that just makes it better in person #thousandstroketattoo #sanfranciscotattooartist #chinesetattooartist #dragontattoo #phoenixtattoo
Can you believe that this is @haut.clair first and Can you believe that this is @haut.clair first and only tattoo experience? Thanks for the dedication and the privilege of allowing me to tattoo this🙏 This project was inspired by 2 of the celestial animals, eastern azure dragon and southern vermilion phoenix. Now the question is what’s next? #dragontattoo #phoenixtattoo #thousandstroketattoo #brushstroketattoo
Around here it’s always the year of the dragon. Around here it’s always the year of the dragon. Thanks for the privilege at @thejteee for letting me put this on you! See you next time #handtattoo #dragontattoo
My first throat piece. Tough spot to tattoo for bo My first throat piece. Tough spot to tattoo for both myself and my client. Real tough fellow for choosing this. But such a cool tattoo, especially when it moves. From the sounds of it, there will be some upcoming additions to this one at some point. #dragontattoo #throattattoo
新年快乐蛇年大吉 Happy Year of the Snake. 新年快乐蛇年大吉 Happy Year of the Snake. 🐍 ☮️出入平安Here’s a time lapse of my annual water color painting. There’s a digital copy that’s free available through my website. #yearofthesnake2025 #lunarnewyear #watercolorpainting #timelapse
余君琪 君 明 Thanks @mrspanahong for another 余君琪
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Thanks @mrspanahong for another one
My interpretation of the legendary battle between My interpretation of the legendary battle between snake and crane that inspired Tai-Chi. Snake representing Yin and Crane Yang in the counterparts of the Tai Chi Symbol 太極圖. I like the fact that the circle can be spun around to make either animal dominate the fight. #taijitu #cranetattoo #snaketattoo #taichi #thousandstroketstattoo
Painterly #panchangknot tattoo and “余” chop Painterly #panchangknot tattoo and “余” chop
Final tattoo session of 2024. Has to make a hand s Final tattoo session of 2024. Has to make a hand stencil this time because my printer hit its limit. The quality and strength of the stencil is so good, it’s still there after all the wiping. We are actually going to add some purple to it next. Ethic heritage family tattoo, the client concept was a Chinese dragon circling the Filipino sun 🐉🇵🇭 3 of 3 #dragontattoo #filipinotattoo #thousandstroketattoo #oliverwongtattoo
We made it all the way around. Mostly healed, with We made it all the way around. Mostly healed, with a rework of another tattoo I did on the inner arm #landscapetattoo #rosetattoo #abstracttattoo #watercolortattoo #brushstroketattoo #oliverwongtattoo #thousandstroketattoo
Ethic heritage family tattoo, the client concept w Ethic heritage family tattoo, the client concept was a Chinese dragon circling the Filipino sun 🐉🇵🇭 2 of 3 #dragontattoo #filipinotattoo #thousandstroketattoo #oliverwongtattoo
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🖤 Finished this shoulder piece inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting — a peaceful scene in black and gray with subtle red highlights.A steady water buffalo, a playful monkey, and a little girl playing her flute beneath misty mountains — each element chosen with care. The animals represent the client’s children and their zodiac signs, woven into a timeless landscape of family and tradition.One of my favorite touches: tattooing my surname chop 黄 just above the elbow — a personal signature to honor the roots behind the work.#ChineseInkTattoo #BlackAndGrayTattoo #WaterBuffaloTattoo #MonkeyTattoo #FluteTattoo #MountainTattoo #ThousandStrokeTattoo #OliverWongTattoo #ShoulderTattoo #AsianArtTattoo #TattooWithSoul #InkWithMeaning ... See MoreSee Less

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Flow & BloomThis blackwork piece tells a story of movement and growth—like a river carving its path and a lotus rising through the stillness. It flows from chest, across the collarbone, and winds all the way to the wrist.It’s about trusting the direction you’re going, and blooming wherever you land.Flow & Bloom. Always.#BlackworkTattoo #FlowAndBloom #LotusTattoo #ChestToWristTattoo #TattooArtist #InkStory #TattooArt ... See MoreSee Less

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