Stylized Bird Chest Tattoo by Chyloe

The piece

This stylized bird was done by Chyloe at Golden Tarot Ink Club in Winter Park, near Orlando. A long legged bird stretches across the chest in full flight, drawn in a bold graphic style with heavy black shapes and pops of blue and red. The whole design is built from clean, confident forms rather than soft shading.

Graphic work like this leans on strong silhouettes. The wing feathers are broken into crisp segments, the body carries the color, and the negative space around it does real work. Get the shapes right and it reads from across the room. Chyloe balanced the black against the blue and red so the bird feels bold without turning muddy.

Laying a wide, outstretched design across the chest takes planning so the wings follow the body and the piece stays balanced left to right. This one sits like it belongs there.

How do bold color tattoos stay looking good?

Solid, graphic tattoos are some of the best agers out there. Strong black shapes and packed color hold their edges far better than fine detail, so a piece like this stays punchy for a long time. The trick is packing the color evenly during the tattoo and protecting it after.

Once it is healed, sunscreen is the single best thing for keeping the blue and red vivid. Through healing, keep it clean and moisturized and let it flake on its own. If you want a graphic animal or a bold color piece, bring your reference and let Chyloe design it. There is more of his color work on the tattoos by Chyloe page.

Graphic tattoos like this are some of the best long term investments in ink. Bold shapes and solid color hold up far better than fine detail, so the piece stays punchy for years with basic care. The blue and red will look their best if you keep them out of the sun once healed, which is true of any color work.

Spreading a wide design across the chest takes planning so the wings stay balanced and the composition follows the body. It is worth spending time on placement before the first line goes down, because a piece this size becomes a centerpiece the rest of your tattoos build around.

Booking a custom color tattoo near Orlando

Golden Tarot Ink Club is at 3784 Howell Branch Rd in Winter Park, close to Orlando, Maitland, and Casselberry. Bold custom pieces run by appointment so the design can be drawn to your body. Send your idea through our contact page and we will match you with the right artist.