VETER field notes

Tattoo stencil guides for better decisions before the skin.

Practical notes on references, Linework, value maps and transfer-ready tattoo stencils—written around the way tattoo artists actually work.

Featured guide

How to make a tattoo stencil from a reference image

A practical way to decide what becomes Linework, what stays tonal and what should disappear before the transfer.

Latest field notes

Technique, preparation and visual judgement for a cleaner tattoo workflow.

Separate light, midtones and dark masses before tattooing so the reference stays readable when colour disappears.

Clean compression, weak contrast and missing detail without allowing enhancement to redesign the subject.

Put it into practice

Upload the image, choose the right generator and refine the result inside VETER.