Color realism
Realism, fully charged with color.
Color realism uses light, value and detail to give a subject depth and volume. It can stay close to a reference or become part of a more expressive composition.
Based in Montreal · Available for conventions
Clear, well-lit source images help evaluate the project. Placement and scale need to provide enough room for the details that bring the portrait to life.
- Visual references reviewed in advance
- Depth, light and saturation serving the subject
- Surrealist elements can be incorporated
Pat X · work
Selected work
Body-led compositions with dense color, decisive contrast and a story built for each project.
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L’Atelier X Tattoo
Montreal, then the world
Patrick Desautels works from L’Atelier X Tattoo at 2093 Parthenais Street in Montreal and travels for selected conventions.
FAQ
Before you book
What subjects can I propose?
Portraits, animals, objects, florals and other realistic imagery can be submitted; suitability is reviewed with the full project.
Do I need a high-resolution image?
A clear, detailed and well-lit source image is strongly preferred for realistic work.
Can realism and surrealism be combined?
Yes, when the elements form a clear composition suited to the placement.
Pat X Tattoo · Montréal
Have an ambitious idea?
Send the subject, placement, approximate size and references. Pat replies directly when the project and availability align.