However, Seurat was far from the first artist to use this technique.

As noted byMcGill, some form of tattooing has been present in nearly every society in human history.

Much like Seurat with his paintbrush, the artist is creating an image one pinprick at a time.

Tattoo artists works on client’s upper arm

Also due to the additional time, these designs typically cost more.

It is still a serious procedure."

You might be surprised to learnwhat happens to your body when you get a tattooin general, in fact.

Dotwork square ghost tattoo in black & white

It’s most common to see black, gray, or dark blue designs in this style.

Some artists use dotwork solely for shading in a process known as stippling (viaChronic Ink).

But no matter what, always ensure you go to a reputable artist.

hand poked dot mandala