Strong tonal structure
The darkest values, midtones and open skin are planned so the image has depth and remains readable instead of turning into one flat gray mass.
BLACK & GRAY / ROUND LAKE BEACH
Black and gray tattoos built on contrast, line and detail.
Keith uses clean structure, controlled shading and deliberate contrast to create black-and-gray tattoos that stay readable at the size and placement you choose.
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Black and gray tattoo artist in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.
Neo Tokyo Tattoos is an artist-run studio at 920 E Rollins Rd in Round Lake Beach. Keith works with clients from Round Lake, Grayslake, Lake Villa, Fox Lake, Gurnee and throughout Lake County on custom black-and-gray and graphic tattoo work.
RELATED WORK BY KEITH
Black and Gray Tattoos by Keith.
A closer look at Keith’s finished work in this style, selected from the Neo Tokyo Tattoos portfolio.
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Detail at the right scale
Small details only help when the tattoo has room for them. Keith adjusts linework and texture around the size and placement so the design works as a tattoo.
Custom composition
Bring portraits, symbols, scenes or illustrative references. Keith uses the material to build a piece around your body rather than forcing a pre-made layout.
WHAT TO SEND KEITH
Give the idea enough context to design it right.
- 01Your idea or subject
- 02Body placement
- 03Approximate size
- 04Color or black and gray
- 05Reference images
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you book.
What kinds of black-and-gray tattoos does Keith do?+
Keith works across detailed illustrative, graphic, character-driven and custom black-and-gray projects. Send your reference images and placement so he can evaluate the idea.
Can an anime tattoo be done in black and gray?+
Yes. Anime-inspired work does not have to use full color. Black and gray can work well when the source art, contrast and composition support it.
Where is Neo Tokyo Tattoos in Round Lake Beach?+
The studio is at 920 E Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
EXPLORE MORE STYLES
Find the right direction for your piece.
Keith works across several styles and can help shape the approach around your references, placement and existing tattoos.
NEO TOKYO TATTOOS • ROUND LAKE BEACH
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