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Tattoo Art Styles Guide
Welcome to our tattoo style directory! Take a quick glimpse at the tattoo styles we're absolutely obsessed with.
An evolution of the traditional style, Neo Traditional tattoos feature more intricate details, a broader color palette, and influences from Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Expect vibrant colors and lush, decorative details​​​​.
Neo Traditional Tattoos
Japanese Traditional Tattoos(Irezumi)
Characterized by bold lines, bright colors, and iconic designs such as roses, anchors, and eagles. This style, pioneered by legends like Sailor Jerry, has a vintage, timeless appeal​​​​.
Known for its rich colors and bold, illustrative style, Japanese tattoos often depict mythical creatures, samurai, and natural elements like koi fish and cherry blossoms. These tattoos are typically large, covering significant areas of the body​​​​.
Blackwork Tattoos
This style uses only black ink to create bold, striking designs. It includes everything from simple line work to complex geometric patterns and large, solid black areas​​​​.
Black & Grey Tattoos
Utilizing varying shades of black ink, this style creates detailed, lifelike images often used for portraits and realistic depictions. It’s known for its depth and shading​​​​.
Designed to look as realistic as possible, these tattoos can be in black and grey or color and often depict portraits, animals, and nature scenes. They require a high level of skill to achieve lifelike detail​​​​.
Realism Tattoos
Tribal Tattoos
Drawing from indigenous cultures, tribal tattoos feature bold, black lines and patterns. These designs can be symbolic and are often chosen for their cultural significance and aesthetic appeal​​​​.
Geometric Tattoos
Focused on shapes and symmetry, geometric tattoos use lines and patterns to create intricate designs. They can range from simple shapes to complex, interconnected patterns​​​​.
Trash Polka Tattoos
A modern style combining realism, abstract elements, and graphic design. Typically done in black and red, Trash Polka is known for its chaotic, yet visually striking compositions​​.
Font/Script/Lettering Tattoos
This style focuses on typographic design, from elegant scripts to bold, graphic letters. It's perfect for meaningful quotes, names, or any text you want to permanently etch in style​​​​.