TYPE // 001 | CLASSIFICATION: Black_and Grey

Black and Grey

Utilises heavily diluted black ink (wash) to create a wide spectrum of shading without using colour. Originating in prison systems where colour inks were unavailable, it evolved into a highly detailed and smooth aesthetic.

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Portrait, Flower, Butterfly
Black and GreyRealismPortraitFlowerButterfly
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London
Nun, Portrait, Tears, Cross
RealismBlack and GreyNunPortraitTearsCross
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London
Eagle, Sword
RealismBlack and GreyEagleSword
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London
Praying hands, Broken glass, Human figure
Black and GreyRealismPraying handsBroken glassHuman figure
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London
mushrooms, trees, flower
Black and GreyRealismmushroomstreesflower
akuznecovas_tattoo
London
German Shepherd dog, playing cards, chain
RealismBlack and GreyGerman Shepherd dogplaying cardschain
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London
Skull, Dagger
Black and GreyRealismSkullDagger
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London
Dragon
Black and GreyRealismDragon
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London
lighthouse, waves, storm clouds
Black and GreyRealismlighthousewavesstorm clouds
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London
Samurai, Cherry Blossoms, Moon
RealismBlack and GreySamuraiCherry BlossomsMoon
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London
Angel, Wings, Cross
RealismBlack and GreyAngelWingsCross
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London
masked face, chain, letter M pendant
RealismBlack and Greymasked facechainletter M pendant
akuznecovas_tattoo
London