Raphael Portrait Tattoo
A bold color realism piece featuring Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The character’s intense взгляд is captured through detailed shading and strong contrasts, while the red mask becomes the main focal point against deep green tones of the skin. The smooth gradients and realistic highlights give volume to the face and muscles, creating a lifelike, cinematic effect. Rich color saturation and clean transitions make the piece pop, while maintaining depth and texture throughout the composition.
Surge Grey
Austin, TX
My name is Surge, I’m a tattoo artist in Austin with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in color realism, black and grey realism, and modern Japanese tattoo style. I focus on custom projects, creating each design specifically for the client. For me, a tattoo is a carefully planned composition that should flow naturally with the body and stay expressive over time. I pay close attention to the concept, details, and placement. Bookings are open for custom projects. Send me a message to discuss your idea.