BLACK & GREY REALISM / SAN JOSE

REALISM
WITH PRESENCE.

Portraits, custom concepts, and large-scale black-and-grey work by Tiffy at Tattoo Nerds.

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Black-and-grey Chicana portrait tattoo across the torso.

SELECTED WORK

THE WORK
IS THE SYSTEM.

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Large black-and-grey crane and floral backpiece.
01LARGE SCALE / BACK
Black-and-grey forearm portrait with ornate headdress.
02PORTRAIT / FOREARM
Black-and-grey anatomical heart and classical sleeve.
03COMPOSITION / SLEEVE
Black-and-grey bulldog memorial portrait.
04MEMORIAL / ARM
Black-and-grey grim reaper tattoo.
05DARK REALISM / THIGH

THE FOCUS

PORTRAITSCUSTOM REALISMLARGE-SCALE WORK

Custom realism designed around the subject, the placement, and the way the full piece should move with the body.

THE PROCESS

START WITH
THE IDEA.

  1. 01

    Send the subject, placement, size, and references.

  2. 02

    Tiffy reviews the full concept and fit.

  3. 03

    If the project is a fit, the team contacts you to coordinate a consultation.

  4. 04

    Confirm the direction, then schedule the session.

HAVE A CONCEPT IN MIND?

LET'S SEE WHAT IT COULD BE.

Send the subject, placement, size, and references. Tiffy will review the full project before confirming next steps.

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SELECTED WORK / 01–08

PORTRAITS.
SHADOW. SCALE.

Explore Tiffy's black-and-grey realism, portraiture, memorial work, and connected large-scale composition. Select any piece for a closer look.

ABOUT TIFFY

THE ARTIST
BEHIND THE WORK.

Tiffany Tiffy working on a digital tattoo concept at Tattoo Nerds.

ARTIST PROFILE

TIFFANY “TIFFY”

Studio
Tattoo Nerds
Based in
San Jose, California
Specialty
Black-and-grey realism
Focus
Portraits, custom work, large-scale tattoos
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HOW IT WORKS

FROM IDEA
TO SESSION.

A request starts the conversation. It does not automatically confirm a tattoo appointment.

  1. 01

    PROJECT BRIEF

    Share the concept, placement, approximate size, references, and the detail that matters most.

  2. 02

    FIT REVIEW

    Tiffy reviews the full request for subject, scale, placement, and creative fit.

  3. 03

    CONSULTATION

    If the project is a fit, Tiffy’s team contacts you to coordinate a consultation.

  4. 04

    DESIGN DIRECTION

    The consultation establishes composition, reference priorities, and next steps.

  5. 05

    DEPOSIT & SCHEDULING

    Once accepted, current studio terms and session options are shared directly.

  6. 06

    SESSION & FOLLOW-UP

    Preparation, aftercare, and healed-photo follow-up stay connected to the project.

POLICIES

CLEAR TERMS.
NO SURPRISES.

Review the current studio expectations before sending a project request. Project-specific terms are confirmed directly before a deposit is collected.

Clients must be 18 or older and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

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START A PROJECT

TELL ME WHAT IT SHOULD HOLD.

Share the subject, placement, scale, references, and general availability. Tiffy reviews every request before any consultation is offered.

Submitting this form does not confirm an appointment.

01 / THE PROJECT

WHAT SHOULD THE PIECE HOLD?