Eye and Triangle Blackwork Hand

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?

Ornamental style tattoo of an eye on the hand, done in black & grey. By Vivian Hava at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.

Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, 819 W. Cary Street. View on Google Maps →

How painful is a hand tattoo?

Hand: Brutal on our 5-step pain scale — bone near the surface and skin that flexes constantly. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse. Pain map →

How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?

The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the hand healing is harder (constant washing and use), and it is always visible. When can I swim, work out, tan? →

How will a tattoo like this age?

All tattoos soften slightly over the years as the skin renews itself and the sun breaks pigment down. Size, placement and sun protection matter more than the style name. How tattoos age →

Is this photo fresh or healed?

Fresh — photographed on the day. Lines look crisper and colours brighter than they will once healed; ask the artist for healed photos too. Why healed photos matter →

Can I get this exact design?

Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →

How do I book something like this?

Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template. How to message a tattoo artist →