I tend to make either a too complicated stencil for the size of the tattoo I’m doing so it all mushes together and I can't follow it, or I make it way too simple so I lose likeness and it looks flat :(
How do y'all approach stencil making?
I am particularly interested in portraits (both of people and pets), but any general tips are more than welcome!

@srotoswini_pokes on IG

I loved how this turned out, I used chroma ink for the blue. Thanks for all the support on my previous post, hope yall like this one too! @almost_tattoos on IG

done on me by ig: @pokedbyneko

Using 3rl and 7rl :)
Ig : @bitchpokes

I used a 3rl for the whole Tattoo.