Professional tattoo by Noelin Wheeler at Montana Tattoo Company: TMNT Splinter Color Realism Tattoo

TMNT Splinter Color Realism Tattoo

January 03, 20261 min read

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TMNT Splinter Color Realism Tattoo in Missoula

This piece is for the true fan. It's a detailed, color-realistic portrait of Splinter from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Artist Noelin Wheeler captured the rat ninja's fierce demeanor with vibrant hues and lifelike textures.

The sharp green eyes and red ears pop against the dark background. It’s more than a cartoon character. It's a custom tattoo that blends comic book inspiration with fine art execution.

This is the kind of work we do at Montana Tattoo Company. We're located off the beaten path in Missoula, offering a semi-private space for projects like this.

The Realism Tattoo Work

This is a color realism tattoo with elements of surrealism. The challenge was rendering realistic fur and skin texture on a fictional character. Noelin had to balance comic book styling with photographic detail.

The color saturation was key. Greens, reds, and browns had to be layered to create depth without looking muddy. This approach defines Noelin's style as a realism tattoo artist in Montana.

Book With Noelin Wheeler

If you want a custom realism tattoo in Missoula, book with Noelin. He specializes in color realism and surrealism pieces. Contact Montana Tattoo Company in Missoula at 406-626-8688 to discuss your idea.

Mickey Schlick

Mickey Schlick has been a tattoo artist for 22 years, owned Montana Tattoo Company for 10 and also runs Lowbrow Knowhow in his limited free time. Get in touch!!

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