The palette starts with your idea
I choose color around the mood, subject and what matters to you. The palette should support the story of the piece, not distract from it.
Color tattoo · Montreal
Color tattoos in Montreal, built for your skin.
For me, color is not an effect added at the end. I build the palette, contrast and light around your idea so the tattoo stays readable, alive and unmistakably yours.
Pointe-aux-Trembles · Montreal · conventions
Patrick DesautelsPointe-aux-Trembles · MontréalTravelling artistFYT · PurKlenz Pro Team
I start with a clear direction: the right subject, the right scale and a composition that follows your body instead of simply filling space.
- I build a custom palette around your concept
- I design contrast for clarity on skin
- I create detailed one-offs and large multi-session projects
My color method
What makes a color tattoo truly readable.
A strong color tattoo is about more than saturation. I plan the palette, contrast, scale and placement together so the image stays clear on skin.
Contrast keeps the piece clear
I organize light, dark and saturated areas to create a strong read, even when the project contains a lot of detail.
Scale gives detail room to breathe
I guide you on size and placement so faces, textures and graphic elements have enough space to work together.
Pat X portfolio
My color tattoos
See how I use saturation, light and contrast across my anime, gaming, realistic and surrealist projects.
View allCyber ramenAnime · pop surrealism
Fresh
Glitch playerGaming · color realism
Fresh
Red frequencyGraphic · surrealism
Fresh
Portrait in bluePortrait · color realism
Fresh
Naruto + HinataAnime · memorial
Fresh + healed
Good guy gone badHorror · color realism
FreshPat X · signature
My tattoo styles
My signature spans color tattooing, surrealism, realism, anime and neo-traditional work.
Pointe-aux-Trembles · by appointment
I tattoo in Pointe-aux-Trembles
When you write, you speak directly with me. I tattoo by appointment in Pointe-aux-Trembles, in Montreal’s east end, and at selected conventions. I personally confirm every detail before your session.
FAQ
My answers before we start your project
Do I need to choose every color in advance?
No. A mood, a few references or colors that matter to you give me enough to begin.
Can I propose a large-scale piece?
Yes. I determine the final scale from the subject, placement and required level of detail.
Can I see healed work?
Yes. I collect available examples on the Healed tattoos page and identify any fresh parts of a project.
Pat X Tattoo · Montréal
Have something in mind? Let’s talk.
Your idea does not need to be fully defined. Send me what you have in mind, the placement and a few references. I read every message myself and reply directly.