Gray Wash

Category: art

Tattoo ink that has been diluted with distilled water to create various shades of gray.

Gray wash allows artists to create soft portraits, realistic shadows, and subtle backgrounds. Artists typically keep a series of caps containing different "steps" of gray wash, ranging from very light to near-black.

Common Examples

• By using a specific gray wash setup, the artist was able to capture the soft, delicate contours of the subject’s face.
• Experienced artists mix their own custom gray wash blends to ensure every shadow on the tattoo looks perfectly natural.