So You Want A Black & Grey Tattoo | Tattoo Styles

Tattoo artist, Carlos Torres, tells us about the black and grey style of tattooing, and what it is that draws him to the style.
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[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

Seems like a super humble dude. Love his work!

[@nielfoster4135]

Humility is key in life

[@ezon4023]

This guy describes black and grey tattoo as a 80 year old describes his wife

[@SilverWolf_-cj4qn]

Truly. You can honestly tell he is completely in love with what he does and it makes me so happy

[@ezon4023]

@@SilverWolf_-cj4qn truly

[@jaypeedevilla8732]

Your taking ytash.. U dont eben know how ro tattoo lol

[@defbored]

i appreciate that the last few people have mentioned how the art style does on darker skin.

[@dren5810]

Yeah same! I've been looking to get work done but finding the right person who can make it look great on my skin has me a bit reluctant.

[@sporemaster97]

@@dren5810 Most artists, and any worth their shit, understand the different skin tones, and will be able to give you a piece you love! Just talk to different artists until you find one you have a connection with. It's not only a great thing for the one piece, but stuff you will probably want later

[@dren5810]

@@sporemaster97 totally agree, as an update I just got a blackwork piece done and I think I've got the bug haha.

[@almondviloriatattoo]

Down to earth and very humble person...

[@saulbarbecho6681]

Amazing this is my favorite tattoo style black and grey :)

[@Jack-goff]

Thanx, grams

[@DwwwD]

Black and grey is the best. Just looks so super clean and the colours doesnt fade to shit in the sun!

[@johndomoe3735]

Yeahhhh unfortunately I love vibrant colorful work and I know it dosent hold the same way black and gray does

[@EduardoRodriguez-yg7fv]

It wont fade if its done right black and grey and color , i have a black and grey hannibal lecter that i have to fer touched up

[@Stunl3y]

I have color tattoos from 4 years ago I use factor 50 in the sun and I use cocoa butter on my tattoos every single day and someone asked me last week if my tattoo was new , its about looking after your tats imo

[@iamthefuss934]

Stunl3y no

[@gnarrcan108]

@@johndomoe3735 traditional holds just as well as black n grey it’s just bold will hold lots of black n greys fade and look like shit over time

[@dropkickpherby6994]

This guy is great. Love to see a "So you want a vibrant color tattoo".

[@joestockton7016]

Carlos Torres is the f'n man. What a class act; I wish I could get a tattoo done by him.

[@magnusskallagrimsson6707]

When I was starting as an autopsy tech I was being trained by a pathologist who started as a surgical resident. He said the motto in his surgical residency was "See one. Do one. Teach one." One of the best ways to understand why you work the way you do is to teach the way you do it. 100% Great interview.

[@MajorTom696]

i wish i had the money to get tattooed by Carlos, his work is so good!

[@christophermchenry1146]

Just save up

[@kayilla6413]

how much does he charge per hour?

[@juancalderon9621]

@@kayilla6413 $250/hour

[@kayilla6413]

@@juancalderon9621 Shiiiiieeeeeeddddd damn man. thats like my week's wage

[@yungterv198]

kay illa what kinda job you got 😂😂😂

[@crazymike1706]

Carlos is the best black and grey artist ink magazine has showcased, yet him and Nikko Hurtado are two of the most humble artist we have seen.

[@miamotoworld]

omg the process of setting a whole shoot and taking pictures to tattoo them is insane ive never heard of that!! much respect thats so cool

[@Hannah22oz]

He truly is a dedicated artist 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@tortellini6793]

I appreciate a good color tattoo but on my body I only have and only will get Black & Grey 😍

[@lifeispain404]

fettuccine

[@tortellini6793]

@@lifeispain404 Rigatoni

[@shriekinggoblin3021]

I plan to do all Black and Grey when I start getting tattoos. They're just so beautiful and I think they'd suit me best.

[@LifeAdmiral]

Agreed. So far, I'm at three pieces and they're all black & grey. I think I eventually want to do a Japanese traditional sleeve but if I don't go that way, it's old faithful B&G for me.

[@iamthefuss934]

Rafi Broer are yu Japanese?!

[@toriaden833]

I love this guy. He just seems so happy.

[@Kalixio08]

Many wont believe me but on god hes my Cousin and Im so damn proud of him

[@ulrikepels4029]

I love your cousins😉😍

[@Kat-tr2ig]

That's awesome! I can understand why you're proud of him!

[@piitasimonOP]

Having watched many videos on this channel, I have never felt more inclined to have someone tattoo me. This was AMAZING!!

[@NatalBeatle20]

PITAPITA its a cool experience fr I had one done this summer it’s cool when your done to be excited about your tattoo and have the person that did the tattoo just as excited as you 😂

[@blueblue2338]

7:21 by far one of the best artist's there is

[@christophermchenry1146]

Paul Booth is definitely one of the Godfather's of dark themed/demonic tattoos.

[@kcrossover4267]

Paul booth is my favorite artist of all time but there more technically sound artist above him.

[@John-mf6ky]

Black and grey and traditional, my favorite styles.

[@TheEngineer562]

Carlos is a world class black and grey artist. My favorite genre of tattooing, West Coast Black and Grey, nothing like it.

[@irvingcastillo7281]

It's what we do

[@lifelikelu]

I wish they would have showed more of his work because this guy is on another level when you see what hes done.

[@denis_tatuajes]

One of my favorites black and grey tattoo artist.. His work it's so amazing..

[@sahilarora2009]

One of the best videos yet

[@MaureenD-8821]

His work is incredible.

[@spectraamunari9059]

Beautiful work. I’ve lived in LA for about 30 years and this style is a true staple here but he’s next level. So good! Timeless

[@M3ikeiMonsTaRr]

I have tats, I don't work in HR, never tatted by him, but if he came for an interview, I would be impressed with his honesty and modesty. I'd hire him!!

[@josephpinkston9832]

I like black and grey but I love when it has a subtle splash of color

[@kellycouto3791]

This music is so calming

[@thenarrowdoor7]

hes like a kid in a candy store i love this guys spirit , and thats how it should be . humble artist and very amazing tattoo artist i watched this video maybe 5 times today 🤣

[@Abioticlime]

I'm planning on having my first tattoo done in black and grey. I'm just in the phase of saving up and searching for the right artist. I am in no rush so the journey of learning has been enjoyable.

[@itsmrsinshector1979]

You got it yet?

[@Abioticlime]

@@itsmrsinshector1979 Actually yes lol. I have a full sleeve in black and grey now.

[@novellatelfer2591]

I have no interest in ever getting a tattoo and get I love this channel lol

[@jessee7334]

Good for you! I don't mean that sarcastically. It's gotten pretty watered down and meaningless. Too much talky!

[@AdreyM978]

Amazing work nothing like his contrast and creativity

[@narcomane2001]

Seems like a super humble dude! Amazing work too. Would love to get a piece done by this guy

[@AdreyM978]

Amazing video to hear his artistic thinking process nd see him tattoing and how he lays in the shading ink in just amazing! Bad ass Carlos Torres man! Hear his name and seen him in magazines since I was a kid !

[@thedevil3890]

15+ year black n grey artist here. Multi award winning. And I'll say this.... This fools a beast.

[@thedevil3890]

@One Autumn Leaf It means he kills it in his tattooing ability. He's a beast!!

[@ryanpon2776]

I would give me left arm to get inked by this master ink slinger.....always loved the black and grey traditional styles....and he is one of the best

[@jessee7334]

You sound like a chode trying hard to be cool. He's a Tattooer! Not an ink-slinger.

[@ottaviomarconi2926]

i would get a tattoo from this guy anytime even though his style is no really mine... what a nice smile and personality, makes him really appealing

[@rifamyname3060]

Maybe it's time for this channel to make a new segment where they're gonna talk about a certain artist with bad tattoos covering them, showing all the tattoos one by one and asked the tattoo artists for some opinion😀

[@ScharfeMesser]

a true artist

[@andrewturner1735]

My daughter is engaged to his cousin. What a great artist and a cool down to earth dude

[@user-bl9qz2nr8y]

The Raven And The Wolves . Best Tattoo Shop Ever! Hands Down.

[@projectjwoo]

Contrast is key for sure! killer video!

[@nickkduhh]

The 91 fwy sign on his shirt, that's the main freeway that runs through my area 👊🏼

[@jaywallk1259]

Anyone know the music playing in the background? I feel like just accentuates his character 😂

[@Raza_Odiada]

Carlos is so humble. I find that in the tattoo industry those that are the top are humble while the mediocre have a big ego.

[@tunein6765]

is true in pretty much all industries. My theory is that humble people get offered opportunities people with egos don't. I work with a lot of rappers and DJ's for my job, i give more opportunities to the level headed people who turn up and do their job. There are people with egos i will never book again, i have not told them this they will just go on not knowing the opportunities they squandered Also people at the top are always trying to learn, the ones with egos think they are the greatest

[@robsonlee88]

Love black and grey too man 75% covered so far

[@listen7634]

This is the style I’m going to get in the future

[@missnormalee]

Carlos is the man.

[@DerrumBate]

YEAAAAAHAHHAHAHA THEY MADE ONE!!! thank you so much. I genuily wanted to see this as I love black and grey and I wanted to know more about it!!!! I had a shit day at work but this made my day good :))))

[@mr.smellgood2794]

Tat Noti Squadron in effect 💪🏾

[@Kat-tr2ig]

Not gonna lie, I would totally get a black and grey tattoo by Carlos if I ever get the chance to go to the US (or if he ever comes here to Argentina, whatever happens first!), even though I prefer neo-trad color tattoos. He just comes off as being a really cool down-to-earth guy.

[@muffdvr5396]

Wow that was a sick tattoo .

[@litaf5104]

this guy is awesome

[@zoe-ye7ws]

He’s super cool!

[@zachnoe4503]

Black and grey is a great style for longevity

[@eddievenuto1862]

He's such a great tattoo artist I love listening to him what a great video. He's so right he says when he said you can look at a black and gray picture 50 years from now or 20 years from now every time you look at it it's so cool and that's what black and gray tattoos are and he's absolutely right. I actually have less black and gray than color cuz I didn't want to just be like the next guy with all black and gray I wanted to be different and have color and black and gray but I do like black and gray more than color

[@blakelip3]

Sunny Lovan is also a good detailed black and grey tattoo artist getting my sleeve done by him..... Tiffer Wright is also dope

[@artisticendeavorsemmorris.3165]

This guy is amazing!:) Super cool his shop is local:) His paintings are definitely some of the best!:)

[@oodeetee9453]

Nice video and a great artist! :)

[@Marion2turntt]

my favorite frfr

[@deltanovember1672]

What a nice guy, very honest and very open. You’d like to take him for a pint.

[@teodorteisberg8344]

Yes! This is the one! I ACTUALLY WANT a black & grey tattoo! Thank you for the info and insightful video Carlos and Inked

[@LorDQualityOne]

This guy... I like him.

[@jamilam1980]

I don't wanna fanboy unless I see something amazing Drops a beautiful masterpiece He def set a high standard lol

[@AtlasZero13]

Forever black and grey

[@c0wboys4life]

*Can we get a video about lettering artist next? Would be dope to have Big Sleeps or Meas or anybody come up and talk about the style*

[@buddystix]

respect !

[@brettd109]

This guys is awesome!!!!!! well said my friend

[@thomassantomartino7337]

I've enjoyed this series so much. Could Inked please do So You Want A Trash Polka Tattoo?

[@nikond-vp9wt]

I love color

[@buddystix]

I AM going to get tattooed by Carlos Torres someday !

[@aleksandarradulovic8940]

Dude his t-shirt is black and grey

[@chris_allupinya5613]

I'm amazed at the amount of people who do not know who Carlos Torres is.

[@cristiancontreras2093]

Paul booth is 🔥

[@jennybalderas7]

Don’t have any tattoos but I would love to meet him.

[@agampayama]

Waw

[@blakelip3]

Sunny Lovan at Folklore Trading Co. is another good black and grey tattoo artist very detailed work......

[@perrytomczyk]

Most of my work is done in Black & Grey style, another awesome video.

[@KOCKOTATTOOSSTUDIO]

OMG it's real life

[@Virtus925]

All of mine are black and grey until the one I got a few weeks ago.

[@redragna3648]

Sounds like exactly the kind of artists I'd love to work with. So many people I go to and want down to the details of what I want tattooed. I know most people are probably anal but I am not. I saw your work, here is an idea, do whatever you want. I wish I knew more artists where I can just show them the spot and size and they do whatever they wanted. I had that with my last artist but I've moved across the ocean since then.

[@blank_uta7174]

Yes, I really want 2 black and gray tattoos. For me, black and gray is more appealing than color tattoos.

[@treygod7236]

I’m having all black and grey

[@Fatboypool]

All I have is black and gray. Mark Mahoney and Freddy Negritti did 90% of my work.

[@salvadors3488]

Your capping

[@barrybrickowski4447]

I’m from Cardiff wales, my artist has an 18 month. Waiting list, he’s so awesome feel like I can never get want inked 😭

[@rachelhmua]

Permanent art

[@reydelsol7026]

I wanted black and grey so much. My first tattoo. Dude decided without me that it was going to have fusia and pink. SO 😤. Come to find out after that he couldn’t see the beauty of black and grey. Paid top dollar for an artist. Wanted original. Too afraid to try again. Hard lesson learned. The piece in the video is beautiful work.

[@michaelcross7665]

The only real mistake you made was picking the tattoo but not picking the artist. If you want a black and grey tattoo you gotta find a tattoo artist whose portfolio matches your expectations. I got a color one done first and I had to look for artists that prefer color as well as work in the style I was envisioning. My next one is going to be black and grey and that one I picked a completely different artist that I liked his black and grey work he had listed.

[@reydelsol7026]

Michael Cross Agreed, I thought if I asked he’d actually tell me the truth. Lesson learned.

[@michaelcross7665]

I say think of a good concept you want done that you know you'll always be happy with, and look for a decent artist in the area that looks like could do it. I usually look at at about 8 different shops online to narrow it down

[@TheItalianGuy00]

All of these great and awesome tattoo artists that I want to go to but I have to take a 7-10 hour plane ride to get there :(

[@edvenuto9614]

Black and grey is the reason why I got so many. Black grey the reason I go all over my towns shops and get nothing but black and grey. I have color but I like black and grey the most. I love tattoos and I love black grey tattoos. I got tattooed every month for 2 years. I talk to many tattoo artists. I only go to the same shop. I been going to the same shop since 2018. I have over 40. I will won't get more than 50.

[@mrsellenj.a1740]

I'm a blank and grey girl myself

[@meestameestaaaaaa]

Question: what is that light blue goo you dip your needle in after you pick up ink?

[@supg9182]

Oh damn

[@madabouthollyoaks411]

Can you ask them to explain and go into detail about the tenets of their style. From what he's saying value scale and contrast are the most imp aspects of b&grey but he didn't explain exactly what that means, can we treat these more like a "what is this" for dummies please??

[@TheHommeland]

what’s the background song at the beginning?

[@rojitbarlagan]

That scared geometry guy still haunts me to this day. If you know what I mean...

[@crazymike1706]

I thought the same thing. This video shows the difference between real confidence and false projections

[@ShannonRochon]

I love blackwork...it's just so besutuful & It's what I want on my body. My only issue is finding someone who is willing to use my own artwork. So far, I've had nos. I'm an artist myself. Obviously, I would want them to incorporate their style into it (that's why I chose them), but in the end it's my own artwork translated onto a different canvas.

[@septixskeptix1107]

Artists should have no problem using personal art for tattoos. The only objections I could see is if the artwork doesnt aesthetically work with the contours of your body or where you're wanting to get them.

[@septixskeptix1107]

A lot of artists don't want their bad decisions on display or have their names attatched to artwork that they don't personally sign off on. Doing permanent art on people is a very intimate and personal concept for a lot of tattoo artists. That's why many are so picky about what they will or won't tattoo on people. Then again, there are a lot of "jobbers" who will tattoo anything you want for a buck or two.

[@ShannonRochon]

@@septixskeptix1107 I know...that's prolly why I don't have these tattoos yet...lol! I don't want a dime a dozen. If I'm unwilling to give my clients mediocre art, I certainly am unwilling to let someone turn my art into something mediocre. I am my own ultimate canvas afterall and what gets inked on my skin will be a testament to the combo of the artist's technical skill/style & my ability to create beautiful art. I want the artist to be proud of their work & I want people asking me who inked me so I can sing their praises. The artworks I've created are specifically done to stencil well in the areas they are wanted (I basically did a ducktape mockup). They might require slight adjustments as there's always something that can be tweaked to lie better but beyond that they should be good. I've even drawn two of the pieces so that they could be connected together into a full sleeve, over onto the shoulder connecting with the back piece eventually. That part, I would give placement freedom to the artist as it would be floral and winding. It would probably be best drawn directly on the skin as opposed to creating a stencil first. The two individual tattoos will look finished on their own or connected. Yeah, I've given all this almost too much thought...lol!

[@siddhantpande2071]

Does black and grey tattoo would look good on Indian ( brown ) skin ?

[@TypeUsername34]

Wouldn't you want to make a video with freddy negrete if its black and grey??

[@Tuputaperramadre]

I want my whole back tattooed by Carlos Torres !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭

[@joshkiser8600]

Shiiiii you're looking at 15-18k lol

[@Tuputaperramadre]

Josh Kiser yup. 400 an hour I’m sure it’s up there...

[@rsiloliveira]

I wonder how much the quality of the gear influences the result. The artists near me don't have those pen like machines, they use the more traditional ones, with the rubber holder and plastic body.

[@rafaelalodio5116]

I also wonder that

[@izzyred6562]

It’s all about the preference of the artist really You can have quality machines and still do crappy work and vice versa

[@rzkzkr20]

My tattoo artist with $200/hour rate use $50 tattoo machine.

[@josedinero6526]

Tattooing for nearly five years just gonna repeat the above. Doesn't matter the machine as long as the it works for the artist. I've seen old school fellas do softer black and grey with the traditional coil machines than I do with my rotary pen. Just depends on you.

[@seanp3610]

What songs are playing in the back ground... Please.. Please help