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Different Style, Same Heart 🐾

Different Style, Same Heart 🐾 Portrait realism with animals and people has always been my ultimate specialty. I love the technical intensity of capturing a likeness in full detail, but every now and then, it’s great to change the pace. I knocked it down about ten notches for this piece to create something clean, elegant, and minimalist. Even stripped back to a single-line style, the essence and gentle expression of Lexi really shine through. To be clear, this is about as minimalistic as I’m willing to go before it starts to look like some generic bullshit. I can do this exact same minimalist style with portraits of people, too—whether it’s a loved one or a clean, subtle line-art piece of your children. Whether you're looking for a hyper-realistic portrait or a smooth, modern minimalist design, every tattoo gets the exact same level of intention and care. 👇 Ready to bring a portrait to life? Reach out to lock in your spot: 📞 Text (803) 606-5826 (Do not DM here on Facebook—text only!) #CustomTattooing #MinimalistTattoo #SingleLineArt #PetPortrait #FamilyPortrait #ColumbiaSC #WestColumbiaSC

A Fine Line pets tattoo on the forearm by Steve Phipps at Steve Phipps in Columbia, SC, posted on Oct 11, 2026.

by Steve Phipps

Studio

Steve Phipps

Columbia, SC

Styles

Fine Line Portrait Minimalist

Subjects

Pets Dogs

Body Parts

Forearm

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