Polynesian Tattoo Design Process
Written and reviewed by Joshawa Elsas — Founder and Polynesian Tattoo Artist, IslandTAT · practicing tattoo since 1999. Last reviewed .
Stencils are a legitimate professional method; IslandTAT works freehand because it suits large-scale body-flow design. The human body is three-dimensional — muscles curve, joints bend, and proportions vary from person to person. Freehand design allows your artist to adapt the composition in real-time, ensuring the tattoo looks like it was born on your skin.
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