# Freehand Tattoo Art Tattoo Artist Jay Freestyle Doesn't Use Stencils or Sketches By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jay-freestyle References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/06/05/This-Amazing-Artist-Does-Freehand-Tattoos-No-Stencils-or-Sketches/) & [tattooj](http://www.tattooj.com/) The work of Jay Freestyle is outstanding for a number of reasons, yet the one that stands out the most is his reliance on [freehand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-device). Foregoing the use [sketches or stencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) that are common in the industry, not only to act as an important guide for the artist, but a comfort for the client as well, Jay Freestyle manages to create masterpieces each and every time. Based in Amsterdam, Jay Freestyle goes by the motto, "Give me a piece of your skin and I'll give you a piece of my soul." A self-taught artist, his skill and talent has built up quite the trusted reputation: "People try to come to Jay with extremely detailed ideas, but after talking it through and hearing his extreme knowledge about aesthetics, [placement, colouring, size and symbolism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-design-platforms); almost all turn around and say: 'Go for it, I trust you blindly' - and he never disappoints." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Freehand Tattooing:** The trend of tattoo artists creating designs without the use of sketches or stencils, allowing for more unique and personalized tattoos. - **Self-taught Artists:** The trend of self-taught artists gaining recognition and building trusted reputations based on their skills and talent. - **Trusted Reputation:** The trend of clients putting their trust in artists who have a proven track record of delivering exceptional work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** The tattoo industry can embrace the trend of freehand tattooing to offer customers more unique and customized tattoo experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can celebrate the trend of self-taught artists as a demonstration of how talent can thrive outside of traditional education systems. - **Customer Service:** The customer service industry can learn from the trend of building trusted reputations and focus on delivering exceptional experiences to build trust and loyalty among clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [Custom Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator2.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-ai-design.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md)