# Bennie Ward > I am Bennie Ward, a tattoo artist creating custom black and grey realism in Berkley, Michigan. I help clients turn personal stories, portraits, memories, and ideas into detailed tattoos designed for their vision and placement. From quarter sleeves and full sleeves to cover-ups, hands, chests, legs, and memorial pieces, I focus on thoughtful composition, strong contrast, and lasting impact. Every session is built around your concept and the details that make it personal. - Email: artistiktouch18@gmail.com - Phone: 248-307-6650 - Address: Berkley, MI, USA - **How should I prepare for a tattoo consultation?** Bring a clear idea of the subject, placement, and overall feeling you want the tattoo to convey. Reference images can help communicate direction, while a professional can help shape the concept to suit the body and create a cohesive design. - **Can a tattoo be customized to fit my idea?** Yes, tattoo designs are commonly adapted to reflect a person's preferences, meaning, and chosen placement. A professional can help balance the desired imagery with composition, scale, and details that support a lasting result. - **What should I consider when choosing a tattoo placement?** Placement affects the design's shape, visibility, movement, and relationship to the surrounding skin. Discussing these factors with a professional helps ensure the artwork is considered as part of the body rather than viewed in isolation. - **Can an existing tattoo be covered or reworked?** Some existing tattoos can be covered, softened, or incorporated into a new design, depending on their size, darkness, age, and location. A professional can assess the area and explain which creative approaches are most suitable for the desired outcome. - **How can I care for a new tattoo?** Following the aftercare guidance provided by the tattoo professional helps protect the artwork while the skin heals. Keeping the area clean, avoiding unnecessary irritation, and paying attention to the skin's condition are important parts of responsible aftercare. ## Services - [Custom Tattoo Design](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/custom-tattoo-design.md): I create custom black and grey realism tattoos for you. - [Sleeve Tattoo Sessions](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/sleeve-tattoo-sessions.md): I build detailed quarter sleeve, half-sleeve and full-sleeve tattoo designs. - [Portrait Tattoos](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/realistic-portrait-tattoos.md): I tattoo realistic family, memorial, celebrity and religious portraits. - [Cover-Up Tattoos](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/cover-up-tattoos.md): I transform unwanted tattoos with custom cover-up designs. ## Contact & Social - [instagram](https://instagram.com/__tattoo_man) ## Pages - [Home](https://gettattoo-man.com/index.md) - [A Fresh Start In Ink](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/cover-up-tattoos.md) - [Personalized Realism Concept](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/custom-tattoo-design.md) - [Personal Portrait Session](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/realistic-portrait-tattoos.md) - [Cohesive Sleeve Design](https://gettattoo-man.com/services/sleeve-tattoo-sessions.md)