Custom tattoos · Beaufort, SC
Black & grey realism
Explore black-and-grey tattoos by Billy Smith in Beaufort, South Carolina. This collection brings together wildlife, sculptural faces, and dramatic subjects built around light and shadow.
Discuss your tattooLet the contrast do the work.
A lion’s expression, a raven’s feathers, or the planes of a classical face each call for a different balance of detail and open space. The examples here range from focused forearm pieces to larger compositions. Use them to explain the mood you want: soft and atmospheric, sharply defined, or dark and dramatic.
Planning your piece
Bring clear references for the subject and a photo of the intended placement. We’ll discuss how much detail belongs in the piece, its size, and how it will sit on your body. For a sleeve, share the whole idea even if you plan to build it over several appointments.
Can a realistic tattoo become part of a sleeve?
Yes. Billy’s portfolio includes larger realism projects. Discuss the surrounding subjects and intended coverage during your consultation so the individual images can be planned as one composition.
Start your project
Let’s plan your tattoo.
Billy works at Apex Arts Collective, 34 Savannah Highway in Beaufort, South Carolina.
$200 per hour · $600 half day · $1,200 full day
A $200 retainer is required for all scheduling. An in-person consultation is required; a virtual consultation is available if distance prevents you from attending.
Send your idea & referencesReplies come from wtstattoos@gmail.com or 843-476-1960.