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3D Tattoo Style Key factors of 3D Tattoos Abstract Tattoo Style Key factors of Abstract Tattoos Some Abstract Tattoo artists Aesthetic Tattoo Style Key factors of Aesthetic Tattoos Ambigram Tattoo Style Key factors of Ambigram Tattoos American Traditional / Classic Americana Tattoo Style Key factors of American Traditional Tattoos Anatomical Tattoo Style Key factors of Anatomical Tattoos Bands Tattoo Style Key factors of Band Tattoos Biomechanical Tattoo Style Key factors of Biomechanical Tattoos Black and Grey Tattoo Style Key factors of Black and Grey Tattoos Blackwork Tattoo Style Key factors of Blackwork tattoos Blast Over Tattoo Style Key factors of Blast Over tattoos Broken Glass Tattoo Style Key factors of Broken Glass tattoos Brush Stoke Tattoo Style Key factors of Brush Stoke tattoos Cartoon Tattoo Style Key factors of Cartoon tattoos Celtic Tattoo Style Key factors of Celtic tattoos Chicano Tattoo Style Key factors of Chicano tattoos Dotwork Tattoo Style Key factors of Dotwork tattoos Geometric Tattoo Style Key factors of Geometric tattoos Glitch Tattoo Style Key factors of Glitch tattoos Glow in the Dark Tattoo Style Key factors of Glow in the dark tattoos Gradient Tattoo Style Key factors of Gradient tattoos Graffiti Tattoo Style Key factors of Graffiti tattoos Grey Wash Tattoo Style Key factors of Grey Wash tattoos Half Tattoo Style Key factors for Half Tattoo Style Haida Tattoo Style Key factors of Haida tattoos Hyper Realism Tattoo Style Key factors of Hyper Realism tattoos Illustrative Tattoo Style Key factors of Illustrative tattoos Inverted Tattoo Style Key factors of Inverted tattoos Japanese / Irezumi Tattoo Style Key factors of Japanese tattoos Kawaii Tattoo Style Key factors of Kawaii tattoos Lettering or Script Tattoo Style Key factors of Lettering tattoos Line Tattoo Style Key factors of Lines tattoos Mambo / Destrutturato Tattoo Style Key factors of Destrutturato tattoos Mandala Tattoo Style Key factors of Mandala tattoos Mayan Tattoo Style Key factors of Mayan tattoos Minimalist Tattoo Style Key factors of Minimalism tattoos Native American Tattoo Style Key factors of Native American tattoos Negative Space / Blackout Tattoo Style Key factors of Negative Space tattoos Neotraditional Tattoo Style Key factors of Neo-Traditional tattoos New School Tattoo Style Key factors of New School tattoos Norse / Viking Tattoo Style Key factors of Norse / Vikings tattoos Optical Illusion Tattoo Style Key factors of Optical Illusion tattoos Ornamental Tattoo Style Key factors of Ornamental tattoos Outline Tattoo Style Key factors of Outline tattoos Pinstripe Tattoo Style Key factors of Pinstripe tattoos Pixel Tattoo Style Key factors of Pixel tattoos Pointillism Tattoo Style Key factors of Pointillism tattoos Polygon Tattoo Style Key factors of Polygon tattoos Pop Art Tattoo Style Key factors of Pop Art tattoos Portrait Tattoo Style Key factors of Portrait tattoos Psychedelic Tattoo Style Key factors of Psychedelic tattoos Quote/Words Tattoo Style Key factors of Quote tattoos Silhouette Tattoo Style Key factors of Silhouette tattoos Sketch Tattoo Style Key factors of Sketch tattoos Small/Micro Tattoo Style Key factors of Micro tattoos Stained-Glass Tattoo Style Key factors of Stained Glass tattoos Stick and Poke Tattoo Style Key factors of Stick and Pole tattoos Sticker Tattoo Style Key factors of Sticker tattoos Stonework Tattoo Style Key factors of Stonework tattoos Surrealism Tattoo Style Key factors of Surrealism tattoos Torn / Ripped Skin Tattoo Style Key factors of Torn skin tattoos Trash Polka Tattoo Style Key factors of Trash Polka tattoos Tribal Tattoo Style Key factors of Tribal tattoos Watercolor Tattoo Style Key factors of Watercolor tattoos Some Watercolor artists we want you to know: White ink Tattoo Style Key factors of White Ink tattoos Wood Carving Tattoo Style Key factors of Wood Carving tattoos Some FAQs about Tattoo styles 2 Responses

The Tattoo world is changing and evolving every day, and today there are a lot of different tattoo styles.

We mean it.

On this list there are more than 60 different tattoo styles, and we want to share with you all of them, explained, with a lot of pictures.

With this, we hope you can select the style you want to ink on your next tattoo, and we hope to clarify this mess for you.

To help you even more, we are going to do it in alphabetical order.

Sounds good?

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3D Tattoo Style

The first in the list is, for me, one of the most spectacular tattoo styles ever, and it is kind of brand new.

I am talking about 3D tattoos, a difficult technique when the tattoo designs seem to be a part of the body, or just floating above the skin.

Awesome.

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Key factors of 3D Tattoos

  • Usual tattoo is 2D, with this kind of tatto, it comes the illusion of depth in the skin.
  • Can be biomechanical.
  • Or something floating over the skin.
  • Maybe some perspective illusion.
  • Can be black or coloured.
  • But usually comes with shadows or white ink for creating the effect.

The awesome tattoo of the 3D butterfly is from Paolo Sellani, from Roma Ink.

Something cool for youLater inthis guide I will talk to you about Sticker Tattoo Style. It gets alot of 3D technique, but it is more specific, you know, about doing nearly realstickers.

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You can say 3D tattoo style is a transversal style, because you can combine it with a lot of other tattoo styles.

The point is, is this tattoo is well done, it is just amazing.

But this kind of tattoo are quite difficult. So, go to a good tattoo artist.

Really.

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This is a 3D tattoo really special, because it’s made for… 3D glasses!

Trully, if you put a 3D glasses on, the classic ones with a blue and a red glass, you are going to see the tattoo in 3D.

This tattoo is from Travis Lamont.

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And this beautiful biomechanical tattoo is from an awesome tattoo artist called Stepan Negur.

Personally, I do love biomechanical ones because, if the tattoo artist is really good, the tattoo is just awesome for everyone.

Abstract Tattoo Style

If you think in abstract art, maybe in your head are names like Picasso, van Gogh o Jackson Pollock, isn’t it?

Well, this kind of art is in the tattoo world too, of course.

And like in painting or sculpture, the point is the same: To distort forms and shapesto create an idea or feeling about something, but not having the real representation.

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Key factors of Abstract Tattoos

  • It can be based on lines and shadows that you cannot recognize.
  • Maybe you can put some colors too, why not?
  • But geometric, brushwork and splashes are in the abstract tattoo too.
  • Even more semi-realistic things.
  • Can represent people, animals, plants or just a physical item.
  • Or being something more emotional or spiritual too.

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The awesome abstract tattoo in the arm is done by Richard Blackstar, based in Bologna, and we do love it.

Something cool for youSo, the point is abstract tattoo has no limits to represent something, just like in other arts.And it works so well with emotions that can create really beautiful things.

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This piece of work is done by Tyna Majczuk.

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And this beautiful work is from Scady Elena.

You can say abstract tattoo style is a huge one, very flexible and with a lot of applications, and you are right.

We were talking a lot about the meaning of abstract tattoos but, just for telling you something:

Sometimes abstracts tattoo does not have a meaning, they are just beautiful for the person who have it, or just the tattoo artist who did it!

Some Abstract Tattoo artists

Now we want to share with you just some more abstract tattoo artists you should follow

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This artwork is made by netta_r_tist.

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And this spectacular one is by Daria Osokina.

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This cover up in abstract tattoo is made by Jana Frech.

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Finally, arwork by Polin Perhaps.

Aesthetic Tattoo Style

What about aesthetic tattoo? Really not all tattoos try to be aesthetic?

Well, yes and no.

When we talk about aesthetic tattoo, we are talking about tattoos that only go after aesthetic purposes.

Sometimes they are just beautiful, sometimes they are for covering up another tattoo, or even for covering up some physical problem or complex.

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Key factors of Aesthetic Tattoos

  • Maybe is not a style itself, it’s more like a concept.
  • This kind of tattoos can be just beautiful and done for enhance a physical attribute.
  • Sometimes this style is used to cover up another tattoo for aesthetic purpose.
  • Sometimes they are used for covering up scars or physical marks from surgery, accidents, etc.
  • And they can have some meaning, or just not.

This aesthetic tattoo is done by Marta Red, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Something cool for youYes, as you can see, this is a concept, not a close style like others, so it is hard to define.

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Ambigram Tattoo Style

An ambigram is when you can read a word, at least, in two different ways.

There are a lot of ambigrams there, sometimes it happens when it rotates, sometimes when you look the word in the mirror, other times it is a circle, etc.

The ambigram looks really good and it’s a thing to do it on the right way.

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Key factors of Ambigram Tattoos

  • An ambigram is a substyle of lettering style.
  • Usually they are on black and grey ink, but it depends a lot.
  • There are a lot of different ambigram forms or kinds, and each one performs better with each word.
  • You can do ambigrams with phrases too.
  • The largest the word or phrase, the most difficult the ambigram is.

This ambigram tattoo is done by Persil Tattoo and it is a fantastic example of what are we talking about.

Something cool for youIf you think about it a little bit, I am sure you can remember a lot of ambigrams tattoos in people. Maybe the most popular ones are the circle and the rotational ones.

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Now, a couple of photos about different ambigrams tattoos.

American Traditional / Classic Americana Tattoo Style

Think about the old movies you have watched and about the tattoos that the bad people have there.

Ok, this could be the first image of American Traditional tattoo styles we all have in mind.

Of course, these days have gone, and the tattoo art evolved a lot, but the essence is the same.

And we love it because is one of the legacies in tattoo world.

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Key factors of American Traditional Tattoos

  • Bold lines, better if the lines are black.
  • Designs like roses, ladies, or anchors.
  • Can be colored, but with primary colors.
  • Can have labels or written words.
  • Simple designs.
  • Balanced composition.

This tattoo is done by Free Horses Tattoo.

Something cool for youThis tattoo style has a lot of story.Maybe the guy who introduce tattoo in the English world was Captain Cook, back in 1771, but there are a lot of written stuff about tattoos back this date.Maybe the first name you must know is Martin Hidelbrandtr, who opened something like a tattoo shop in New York back in… 1846!After this name, Samuel F. O’Reilly in 1875, the first using electric machines and many others.

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For this, Classic Americana is one of the main tattoo styles in the US, and it is always a trend.

Anatomical Tattoo Style

Anatomical style is not a very common one but, for us, it does worth a lot.

Theoretically speaking, this style is for tattoos that represents parts of the body in a realistic way, but there is a lot more.

This kind of tattoo usually means some accident, illness, or injury that marked one life.

And this is a thing.

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Key factors of Anatomical Tattoos

  • Usually black or black and grey.
  • Should be realistic.
  • Should represent a part of the human body.
  • Can be bones, organs, muscles or whatever.
  • Should have a deep meaning.

This tattoo is done by Michele Volpi.

Something cool for youYes, these tattoos are used to be very emotional, and sometimes the story before the tattoo is bold, or hard.Nevertheless, sometimes the story this tattoo is telling is about the illness or accident of a very loved person for the one who did the tattoo, and I think this is beautiful.

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Made by Ines.

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Made by Georgia Roe.

Bands Tattoo Style

Well, this is not about gangster, you do not have to worry.

When we talk about Bands Tattoo Style, is about having bands (black or colored) in your skin, that’s all.

Yes, in theory it is a blackwork substyle, but I think is something different.

Sometimes the bands are just bands, but other times can have something more.

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Key factors of Band Tattoos

  • Usually black or black and grey.
  • Sometimes can be colored (only sometimes).
  • The band can have something more.
  • Sometimes can be several brands, o brand and lines.

This tattoo is done by Katie Byrne.

Something cool for youAs I told you before, this is a blackwork substyle.If you use this style with good taste, the results can be awesome!

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Biomechanical Tattoo Style

If you like bold tattoos, this is your style.

If you like to pretend being Terminator, this is your style too.

Yes, Biomechanical Tattoo Style combines the machine drawings with realistic 3D tattoo with just one purpose: Pretending you have mechanical pieces inside you.

Trully.

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Key factors of Biomechanical Tattoos

  • Usually black and grey but can be colored.
  • 3D is a must for the tattoo.
  • And the realistic style in the pieces and in the gap between the tattoo and the natural skin.
  • Only good tattoo artists can master this style.
  • Usually these tattoos are big (or huge).

This tattoo is done by Przemek (Shamack) Malachowski.

Something cool for youTalking about biomechanical tattoos there is something only reachable by a few tattoo artists:They can do drawings that seems the machinery is inside your skin. And this kind of tattoos are just amazing!

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A couple of examples here:

Black and Grey Tattoo Style

Black and Grey tattoos are one of the most popular ones ever, and I think it is going to be always on this way.

This style is one of the biggest on this list, because when the tattoo artist uses just only black, or grey ink, the tattoo is here.

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Key factors of Black and Grey Tattoos

  • Only black and or grey ink are allowed.

This tattoo is done by PolTattoo.

Something cool for youYes, only one key factor, because black and grey tattoo style is just this.Of course, you can set up a lot of beautiful and astonishing tattoos only with black and grey.Nevertheless, this style was the only one for decades, then, it started the colors.Sincerely, we do love black and grey tattoos!

Here it is a couple of black and grey tattoos examples.

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Made by Klaus Huber.

Blackwork Tattoo Style

Just after black and grey tattoo style, just an introduction about blackwork tattoo style.

Is another of the big ones and, as well as black and grey, only have one condition:

Only black ink.

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Key factors of Blackwork tattoos

  • Just one: Only black ink.

This tattoo is done by William Muller.

Something cool for youIf you look at the history of tattooing, for a lot of centuries, there were only black tattoos.It does not matter if you look at the Vikings, the Amazonian tribes or Polynesian, even in Europe: In the ancient times, the tattoos where just black.So, maybe the essence of tattooing is made with black ink, and a lot of tattoo artist just love to use only black.And I think this is beautiful.

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Now, a couple of examples.

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Made by Isa.

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Made by Kevin Carrick.

Blast Over Tattoo Style

Ok, this is a hard one.

Blast Over is a tattoo style a little bit weird and psychedelic, and definitely not for everyone.

But it is awesome too.

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Key factors of Blast Over tattoos

  • At the end of the day, is a cover up tattoo style, but a very accurate one.
  • First, you need a watercolor tattoo in your skin, the most colorful, the best.
  • Second, you do a black ink tattoo for covering up partially the watercolor one.
  • And then, you just must wait, and the psychedelia begins.

This tattoo is done by Fille a Papa.

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Something cool for youThis tattoo is usually made by people who have a lot of tattoos and little skin to have another one.Nevertheless, it works fine with watercolors old tattoos, because watercolor tattoos doesn’t last forever.

Some examples of Blast Over tattoos:

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Made by Alex Hall.

Broken Glass Tattoo Style

Broken Glass tattoo style is inside all the 3D tattoos.

It’s true is not the trendiest one, but we like it.

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Key factors of Broken Glass tattoos

  • Is a 3D tattoo style.
  • Usually done in Black and Grey ink.
  • You can use it in almost every tattoo style.
  • But, in the real world, it is only used on gangster tattoos…

This tattoo is done by Adam Watkins.

Something cool for youAs we wrote just above these lines, the 3D effect of the broken glass is awesome, but it is only used on gangster tattoos.Maybe another application can be with screens (mobiles, TV, etc.).

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Brush Stoke Tattoo Style

The brush stoke tattoo is not one of the most common on earth, but we love it, because it is delicate, balanced, and beautiful.

The point here is doing designs with ink (black or colored) are unique, because you cannot copy a brush stoke!

This technique is very used for abstract designs, but you can do a lot of different things.

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Key factors of Brush Stoke tattoos

  • The point is having a tattoo like a painter put his paint brush in you.
  • Can be black or colored.
  • Abstract design works better.
  • Can be only 1 β€œline” or several.

This tattoo is done by Chaelee.

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Something cool for youEvery tattoo artist cannot do this style, it is really complicated, and you need to be really good at what you are doing.Some tattoo artists are awesome on this style and they can imitate not only brush stoke, you can feel if it is pretending to be regular painting or oil painting, for example.

Some examples of Brush Stoke tattoos.

Cartoon Tattoo Style

I think you can realize what is cartoon tattoo style only with the name, isn’t it?

Spoiler Alert!

Cartoon tattoo style is only for cartoons (you know, American and European cartoon), manga and anime are on another category…

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Key factors of Cartoon tattoos

  • Can be directly some characters of cartoons series in America or in Europe (mainly).
  • Can be your design with a character you figured out and draw.
  • Usually are colored tattoos but can be black and grey too.
  • Usually are small or medium tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Claudia Denti.

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Something cool for youThis kind of cartoons tattoos are usually cute and friendly, but you can move forward and do weird and even scary tattoos with this technique, it only depends on the design.Of course, cartoon tattoos are not only for post-teenagers, you can do awesome things with this.

A few examples about Cartoon tattoo:

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Made by Roxy Ryder.

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Made by Polti.

Celtic Tattoo Style

I have to tell you something.

We are based in a Celtic Culture area in Spain (yes, we mean it), so we are very used to this symbology.

Celtic symbology is really a thing, and you have lot of designs over there.

They used to work well in the shoulders or chest, but you can ink with this style almost in every place.

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Key factors of Celtic tattoos

  • The first thing: Only Celtic symbols are allowed or, at least, something about Celtic culture.
  • Usually are in black and grey.
  • The symbols usually are β€œcircles with things”, so they fit fine on shoulders and chest.
  • Can be traditional or with a 3D concept.

This tattoo is done by Jessy James.

Something cool for youYes, Celtic symbols are on the top trend on this style, but you can do a lot of β€œCeltic stuff”.You can see warriors, buildings, landscapes and a lot of different concepts.

Some examples here:

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Made by Cherien Falk.

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Made by Studio77.

Chicano Tattoo Style

Chicano Tattoo style is really a thing, specially in countries like MΓ©xico or the US.

Chicano Style comes from the gangs of the Mexican people who lives in the south of the US neighborhoods and they have their special cultures and iconography.

And we love all cultural expressions.

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Key factors of Chicano tattoos

  • Not always, but usually black and grey tattoos are welcomed on Chicano Tattoo Style.
  • Chicano lettering is really a huge thing.
  • Big tattoos are pretty cool with this style.
  • Crosses, saints, and halo designs too.

This tattoo is done by Puerkoman.

Something cool for youYes, Chicano tattoo style is like an explosion of concepts and art, and, as every explosion, this style is not for everyone.You need to be bold to have a lettering Chicano tattoo in your chest, and more if you want your back.But, the results are just awesome!

Some examples here:

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Made by Ink87.

Dotwork Tattoo Style

Dotwork has appeared some years ago and it is really a trend.

Of course, is really beautiful, if the tattoo artist can do it well.

The point is doing something like the pointillist do in painting, but tattooing.

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Key factors of Dotwork tattoos

  • Only dots or, at least, a big part of the tattoo may be do with points.
  • Usually black and grey but can be colored.
  • Sometimes the hole tattoo is made with dots.
  • Ornamental, tribal, Celtic, and other kind of this tattoo styles are welcomed.
  • Sometimes, is a part of a bigger design.

This tattoo is done by Manuel Colocci.

Something cool for youDotwork is a tattoo style very nice but, for doing correctly a dotwork tattoo the tattoo artist have to be really good at this style.Personally, we love dotwork as a concept, we think it is pretty cool almost on every skin.

Some examples of dotwork tattoo style.

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Made by Joe Munroy.

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Made by Israel Paketh.

Geometric Tattoo Style

Geometric tattoos are all tattoos with geometry inside.

Can be patterns of different shapes, or just one design made with geometry.

They work really fine with dotwork, ornamental one and many others, and we love it.

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Key factors of Geometric tattoos

  • Yes, the tattoo has to be with some geometrical concept.
  • Now there is a trend of doing some designs with different patterns, and we love it.
  • You can go for a bigger piece (like a deer) and do it on a geometrical way.
  • Black and grey with some color works pretty good.
  • Perspective and 3D are a must here.

This tattoo is done by Eric Striker.

Something cool for youSome years ago, the trend was doing some animals on a geometrical way, but now patterns rocks.In big artworks wit patterns works really great, but this kind of tattoos are not for everyone, because they have a lot of hours (and pain).

Some examples of geometric tattoos:

Glitch Tattoo Style

Yes, you know exactly what glitch effect is (at least, if you are above 30 years old).

This effect used to happen on VHS tapes and in TV in the 90’s, and then, you can watch it a lot of times in films (maybe in The Matrix?).

Well, Glitch Tattoo Style is the same, but inked.

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Key factors of Glitch tattoos

  • The tattoo must be, at least, with one glitch effect.
  • There are a lot of different glitch effects, not just the standard one.
  • This kind of tattoos usually are on black and grey but can be colored too.
  • For doing this glitch effect properly, you must be a good tattoo artist.

This tattoo is done by No Face Tattoo.

Something cool for youGlitch Tattoo style is not a trend, but can have your tattoo a different point of view. If the tattoo artist can do it properly, the effect can be just awesome.

Glow in the Dark Tattoo Style

Yes. It is awesome and weird, but you can have a tattoo glowing in the dark with UV ink.

I think I cannot say something more to this tattoo style, and maybe it’s better if you can see it, isn’t it?

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Key factors of Glow in the dark tattoos

  • Doesn’t matter the main style, the tattoo has to glow in the dark.
  • There are some UV inks with different colors.
  • It is not a tattoo style for everyone, but it is something different, sure.

This tattoo is done by Hiphopsprayer.

Something cool for youYes, this is a brand-new style because UV inks are really new.It is not a trend and it is not for everyone, but it is really special.

Some other examples.

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Made by Milky Tattoos.

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Made by Neon Dream.

Gradient Tattoo Style

Gradient Tattoo is another special substyle that works especially good with colored, but with black and grey too.

Is not super trendy, but is cool.

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Key factors of Gradient tattoos

  • The point is the tattoo must be with, at least, a gradient concept.
  • The black and grey gradient is, from bold to dot.
  • The colored gradient can be on color intensity or with different colors.

This tattoo is done by Keene Tattoo.

Something cool for youGradient is a concept we like because you have endless possibilities to have a unique tattoo.As we told you at the top of this style, is not trendy, but the result can be awesome.One more thing: if it is colored, you must choose well your colors!

Graffiti Tattoo Style

This style is easy to understand because it just doing a tattoo with graffiti aesthetic.

You know, can be letters (or lettering) or a drawing/design. The point is following the graffiti style.

And, why not, come back to the 90’s.

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Key factors of Graffiti tattoos

  • Usually these tattoos are colorful.
  • They have a lot of bright, even if the colors are dark.
  • Can be big or little, doesn’t matter.

This tattoo is done by Daniel Guldborg.

Something cool for youSome people order this kind of tattoo design to a graffiti artist, and then, the tattoo artist just inks it.Moreover, there are a lot of graffiti artist that tattoo too, and you can have the whole experience.

Some examples:

Grey Wash Tattoo Style

Grey Wash Tattoos are always a good choice, because they are into the Black & Grey tattoo style.

The point is here the lines are not as bold and the color is not so strong, but the essence is the same.

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Key factors of Grey Wash tattoos

  • Are β€œinside” the Black&Grey tattoo styles.
  • This kind of tattoos are discreet because the color.
  • You can do every design you want, here the limitation is about the color. Only.

This tattoo is done by Slawek Pawlik.

Something cool for youEven fresh and not healed, Grey Wash tattoos are discreet, and you think they have some time.This is because we are really use to heavy black ink in the last years, and grey tattoos, in our head, are just black ones with a lot of seasons.

Half Tattoo Style

Half Tattoo style is very difficult to explain but it’s very easy to see, you know.

The point of this tattoo style is to have a tattoo design by halves with different styles.

For example, you can get inked with a lion, left half in realistic style, right half in sketch.

The possibilities are just infinite, because you can mix styles whatever you want and, of course, make the halves in the way you want.

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Key factors for Half Tattoo Style

  • Usually, two different tattoo styles (it can be more, but the result is not the same).
  • You can part by halves your tattoo in the position you want.
  • The better, the more different the tattoo styles are.

This tattoo is done by Vicent Zattera.

Something cool for youAs you can see, the point here is to try something unique and bold, because the rules of this tattoo style are made for that purpose. Don’t be shy and go for a very eye-catching design, mix one half in color and another in black and gray or something similar, and the finish will be fantastic.

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Made by Oggy Bame.

A couple of examples:

Haida Tattoo Style

Haida tattoo style is one of our favorites, because it has all that we love on a style:

Something tribal, because Haida culture is from the natives in British Columbia and Alaska.

Something nature because the traditional designs are focused on animals and plants.

You can recognize the style miles away.

The designs are just awesome!

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Key factors of Haida tattoos

  • 3 colors allowed: black, red, and blue.
  • Traditional Haida tattoos are about animals, plants, and nature.
  • The lines usually are thick and bold.
  • It works better on big designs.

This tattoo is done by Daniel Lemos.

Something cool for youHaida culture is really a thing.If you want to respect the traditions with these tattoos, you must inform a lot about them, because the different colors represent different things, as well the designs.Of course, you always can do every design you want with this design too!

KNOW MORE ABOUT HAIDA TATTOOS

A couple of examples:

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Made by J.A.E.S.K.A.

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Made by OG ART.

Hyper Realism Tattoo Style

Hyper Realism appears back in the 60’s in painting and sculpture, and you can define it like:

Is this a photo or a painting?

Well, the same with tattoos!

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Key factors of Hyper Realism tattoos

  • Hyper Realism tattoos must be like a photo.
  • No matter if it is colored or just black.
  • No matter if the design seems real or a fantasy (thanks, Bohemian Rhapsody)

This tattoo is done by Pol.

Something cool for youHyper Realism tattoos are difficult to make.Really difficult.You need a top tattoo artist specialized on this style for having the result you want.

A couple of examples:

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Made by Mirko Ponti.

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Made by el_donante.

Illustrative Tattoo Style

Illustrative tattoo style is more a concept, because it has a lot of influence from blackwork, dotwork, even realism one.

As other tattoo styles, it has a lot of painting world and a lot of substyles inside.

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Key factors of Illustrative tattoos

  • Illustrative tattoos can be black or colored
  • Can be very, very different in style.
  • Can be dotwork, blackwork, realism or even abstract.
  • Some artists influence in classical art, others in avant-garde, even in drawings

This tattoo is done by John Monteiro.

Something cool for youIllustrative tattoo style is something diverse, and so it becomes a very rich style.Of course, with these features, is a tattoo style perfect for almost everyone.

A couple of examples for Illustrative Tattoos:

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Made by Amoeba Tattoo.

Inverted Tattoo Style

Inverted tattoo style is a weird and a beautiful thing.

The essence is doing something like the negatives in photography, but with ink.

So, you β€œjust” must turn the white into black, and the other colors with their complementary, and you have it.

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Key factors of Inverted tattoos

  • Just the color must be inverted.
  • The main colors here are black, grey, and blue tones for the background and big areas, with touch of colors for details.
  • They are really flamboyant.

This tattoo is done by Martin Kelly.

Something cool for youWe do like inverted tattoos, but they are not for everyone.You know, inverted tattoos are just the one who stand out, because they have a strong presence.

Japanese / Irezumi Tattoo Style

Japan has a lot of tradition with tattoos, and Irezumi tattoos is just an art inside tattoo.

If you want to stay in the tradition, Japanese tattoo style makes the entire body as a canvas.

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Key factors of Japanese tattoos

  • Traditional Irezumi is a tattoo for the entire body.
  • Black and red are the main colors.
  • Patterns, human figures, and animals are welcome.
  • Of course, Japanese culture may be present.

This tattoo is done by Ghis Melou.

Something cool for youIn Japan tattoo is more than tattoo.Irezumi art is historically related with Yakuza and tattoos are not common or a fancy thing in some areas in there.But yes, this design is just amazing.

JAPANESE TATTOO

Some examples:

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Made by Brian Kaneko.

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Made by Hori Kasiwa.

Kawaii Tattoo Style

Kawaii is a manga substyle based on drawing very cute things (animals, plants, whatever).

In terms of art, kawaii drawing is easy, with a lot of colors, and looks awesome in the skin.

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Key factors of Kawaii tattoos

  • Kawaii draw style may be in the tattoo, of course.
  • These tattoos use to be colorful with solid colors.
  • This kind of tattoos usually are small or medium size.

This tattoo is done by Roxie Ryder.

Something cool for youYou can love or hate Kawaii tattoos; I think there is no point between this to election.They are versatile as a tattoo concept, because you can choose a lot of different things to tattoo.Moreover, you can combine a lot of different small tattoos for doing a big composition.

Some examples:

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Made by Anna Manzano.

Lettering or Script Tattoo Style

To ink phrases or concepts are just in the essence of tattooing, and that is why a lot of people choose a lettering or script tattoo for themselves.

This style has a lot of substyles inside, from Chicano to Japanese lettering, so it is very adaptable and rich.

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Key factors of Lettering tattoos

  • Yes, the first point is you must ink letters.
  • The most of these tattoos are black, but it can be colored too, of course.
  • You can see lettering tattoos in all sizes and body parts.

This tattoo is done by Jina.

Something cool for youLettering is an art by itself, so pick a good tattoo artist on this style is a must.The other point is to correctly choose the message you want to tattoo, the style and the part of the body, as you can see on the images.

A couple of examples:

Line Tattoo Style

We have seen a lot of different complicated tattoo styles, but line tattoos are just a back to the basis.

And we love it.

If we talk about line style tattoo, the point is the tattoo only must be done with lines.

The results can be very balanced, harmonic, and beautiful.

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Key factors of Lines tattoos

  • Just lines in the tattoo.
  • Can be black ink or colored.
  • This kind of designs used to perform better on big tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Sanne Vaghi.

Something cool for youThe concept of this tattoos is beautiful by itself: The easier the design, the most difficult to make it happen.The tattoo artist must be pretty good to tattoo just a perfect line, it is not easy to lie with this kind of artwork!

Mambo / Destrutturato Tattoo Style

Yes, this is a brand-new style invented by Mattia Calvi, in Milano, Italy.

Why calling this style Mambo? Because the tattoo shop is call Mambo Tattoer.

The point is to break the natural structure of something and mold it into easier pieces.

And we think it works perfectly.

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Key factors of Destrutturato tattoos

  • Bold lines for the main design.
  • Different solid colors in the background (sometimes only one).
  • Easy designs.
  • Very well made.

This tattoo is done by Mattia Calvi.

The two just at the end of these lines, too.

Something cool for youThis is something like and avant-garde in tattoo world.Like in other artistic expressions, you have a lot of people doing hyper realism and, on the other side, another people trying to make something different and memorable.Well, Mattia Calvi is one of them!

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Made by Mattia Calvi.

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Made by Mattia Calvi.

Mandala Tattoo Style

You know what a mandala is, isn’t it?

Well, this tattoo is just putting a mandala in your skin.

Of course, can be a mandala or just integrate it on a design.

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Key factors of Mandala tattoos

  • This tattoo must have a mandala (or a part of it).
  • Can be black ink or colored.
  • Can be big or small (we prefer it big; you know).

This tattoo is done by Dan Lins.

Something cool for youMandalas used to be inside the ornamental tattoo styles because it has a lot of work (hours and hours).The level of detail usually is big and, if the tattoo artist can do a good job, the results are astonishing.

Mayan Tattoo Style

Of course, Mayan Tattoo style is inside all the ethnic/tribal tattoo styles.

As you may know, Mayan culture has a lot of symbols and special patterns and designs, usually intricated, and the designs are fantastic.

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Key factors of Mayan tattoos

  • Usually Mayan tattoos are in black and grey techniques.
  • This kind of designs usually are medium or big.
  • The design may be all or partially with Mayan symbols.
  • They used to be intricated and ceremonial.

This tattoo is done by RubΓ©n Barahona.

Something cool for youMayan tattoos, as on the other ethnic tattoo styles, has a special symbology and meanings.If you want to make your tattoo on the traditional way, you are must study a little bit about it!

Minimalist Tattoo Style

Minimalism Tattoo style is one of the most inked one all over the world.

The designs are simple and usually small, so you can get something special without grab much attention.

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Key factors of Minimalism tattoos

  • The designs should be easy.
  • Usually this kind of tattoos are small or medium.
  • For many people, their first tattoo is one of this.

This tattoo is done by Sabrina Alfara.

Something cool for youAs I told you just above these lines, Minimalism tattoo style is always a good choice to make your first tattoo.The designs are easy but can be awesome!

Some examples:

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Made by Slavena Vena.

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Made by Nil.g.

Native American Tattoo Style

Yes, Native American Tattoo style is inside all the ethnic tattoos, and it is a thing by itself.

As you know, Native American population have their own symbology, deities, and culture.

And it is rich, a lot!

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Key factors of Native American tattoos

  • Black and grey is ok, but color too.
  • You can ink symbols, animals, or anything about Native American culture.
  • To tattoo Native American people is a trend too, and the designs are just awesome.
  • You can do it on a hyper realistic way, new-school style or whatever you want.

This tattoo is done by Buddhaface Tattoo.

Something cool for youAs in all the ethnic tattoo styles, Native American tattoos have their own symbology and meaning.If you want to stay traditional, you must study about this culture before getting inked!

Negative Space / Blackout Tattoo Style

When think in a standard tattoo, you think about ink some design in the skin in black or in color, isn’t it?

But what if you ink in black and de design is made in the color of your skin?

This is a Negative Space Tattoo, and they are awesome!

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Key factors of Negative Space tattoos

  • You are going to need a lot of black ink!
  • The design itself can be whatever you want.
  • Sometimes you need some white or colored ink to make it happen.

This tattoo is done by Aaron Manuel.

Something cool for youThis kind of tattoos are fantastic and very bold, but they are not for everyone, because they are really remarkable.You know, even if the tattoo is small, you are going to be at the spotlight.

KNOW MORE ABOUT BLACKOUT TATTOOS

Some examples:

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Made by Jasmine.

Neotraditional Tattoo Style

If you can remember, at the beginning of this article we were talking about Classic Americana tattoos.

Well, this Neo-Traditional tattoo style is the evolution of this Classic Americana, with thick lines, colors, and a lot of different designs.

You can read it like Neotradicional or just β€œNeotrad”.

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Key factors of Neo-Traditional tattoos

  • The designs can almost everything: Animals, human bodies, Classic Americana standards…
  • The lines may be thick.
  • If colored, the colors may be bright.
  • Doesn’t matter the size.

This tattoo is done by MarΓ­a LavΓ­a.

Something cool for youNeo-Traditional tattoo style is a trend all over the tattoo world, and it seems it is going to be on that way for years.You have a lot of tattoo artists on this style, which is a good thing.This kind of tattoos looks better if you are bold with the colors and the size.

Some examples:

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Made by Viviana Calvo.

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Made by Danny Duggan.

New School Tattoo Style

New School tattoo style is really like Neo-Traditional one.

Thick lines, even more brighter colors, and bold designs.

The point here is maybe a little more of graffiti technique in the drawings and colors.

That’s all.

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Key factors of New School tattoos

  • Thick bold lines.
  • Very bright colors.
  • Graffiti like style is always welcome.
  • Modern designs.

This tattoo is done by Álvaro Contreras.

Something cool for youNew School tattoos are very trendy too, as well as Neo-Traditional ones.Moreover, bold designs here are a must!

Some examples:

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Made by Hornet.

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Made by Ypso.

Norse / Viking Tattoo Style

I think Norsem*n culture and symbology is well known all around the globe, doesn’t matter if we are talking about Vikings or Lapponian people, isn’t it?

This tattoo style is inside the ethnics one (of course!) and the only requirement is to have elements of this cultures.

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Key factors of Norse / Vikings tattoos

  • Bold lines.
  • Pattern or symbols one use to be intricated.
  • With 3D perspective they are just awesome.
  • May have some Norse culture element.

This tattoo is done by Sander Mark.

Something cool for youThis kind of tattoos perform better if they are… big!They are really elaborated so, if you want to notice every detail, is the only way.

Some examples.

Optical Illusion Tattoo Style

We must be sincere with you:

Optical Illusion are of our loved tattoo style.

(Usually) Bold lines, big enough and this β€œwow effect” so everyone must take a look at your tattoo.

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Key factors of Optical Illusion tattoos

  • Of course, an optical illusion may be in your tattoo.
  • Usually in black and grey, but it is not necessary.
  • Usually bold lines, but not necessary.

This tattoo is done by Alex Meekin.

Something cool for youOptical Illusions tattoos can be really awesome or looks creepy, there is no point between both.So, please, choose a very good tattoo artist for get inked with one of this style!

Some examples:

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Made by Chris House.

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Made by Patt Pehrson.

Ornamental Tattoo Style

Ornamental style is a must in tattoo world and serves like a big box where others substyles are.

Talking about technique, ornamental tattoos has a lot of details, can be more organic or more like traditional geometry.

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Key factors of Ornamental tattoos

  • Usually black ink, but not necessary.
  • Intricate designs.
  • Can be with 3D.

This tattoo is done by Arturo Terol.

Something cool for youSometimes this kind of tattoos can be with 3D too, another times are more drawings like mandalas or whatever, the possibilities are endless!

Some examples here:

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Made by Black Lotus.

Outline Tattoo Style

Outline Tattoo Style is simple by itself, and it is simple to understand.

The tattoo is just outlined, with no colors or specific details.

Yes, you may think it is just simple but, with the right design, is fantastic.

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Key factors of Outline tattoos

  • The design may be only outlined, not filled with black or color ink.
  • Usually black ink, but not necessary.
  • The designs use to be simple, but it is very difficult to perform it well.

This tattoo is done by Ami Hoskins.

Something cool for youOutline tattoos are a good starting point for your first tattoo because they are simple and beautiful.You can always cover or fill the tattoo later if you want.On the other hand, a good outline tattoo just outstands by itself.

Some examples:

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Made by 9DoTs Tattoo.

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Made by Klaus Huber.

Pinstripe Tattoo Style

Pinstripe tattoo style it is a little odd, but we like it very much!

The point of this tattoos a complicated design with clear lines and color.

Is something like spirograph mix with tattoo.

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Key factors of Pinstripe tattoos

  • Complicated designs.
  • Clear lines.
  • Can have some colors.
  • Can be with all types of lines and combine it.

This tattoo is done by Stu Forster.

Something cool for youThis kind of tattoos seems to be complicated and simple at the same time.The point for the tattoo artists is double:First, you must be very confident with the design to properly follow the lines with the right color.On the other hand, the tattoo artist must be awesome drawing simple lines, which is not easy at all.

Pixel Tattoo Style

We born in the 80’s so, for us, pixel is an art by itself, because with live with them back in the 90’s playing videogames.

Well, what if I told you there are a tattoo style simulating 8-bit designs?

Awesome.

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Key factors of Pixel tattoos

  • Pixels may be on the tattoo.
  • Can be black or colored.
  • Can be on almost every size.

This tattoo is done by Matt Daniels.

Something cool for youYou can do a lot of different designs with this tattoo style.Sometimes you can ink just an 8-bits design, other times a mix between hyper-realistic, or kawaii with 8-bits or whatever.The results are fantastic!

Some examples:

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Made by Schu Epp.

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Made by Twigs.

Pointillism Tattoo Style

Back at the beginning of this article we have talked about Dotwork as a tattoo style about doing designs with dots.

Ok, Pointillism tattoo style go further and tries to emulate pointillism in painting but on the skin.

Yes, you need a lot more of detail, work, pain, and technique!

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Key factors of Pointillism tattoos

  • The tattoo may be done with pointillism tattoo technique.
  • Of course, can be partially or entire with dots.
  • These designs are usually black but can be colored.

This tattoo is done by DotMatrixx.

Something cool for youPointillism tattoo style is only for true professionals of this special style.It has a lot of work and the designs has to be perfect.

Some examples:

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Made by Rachel N.W.

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Made by Jo Espiritu.

Polygon Tattoo Style

Polygon Tattoo Style were a trend some years before, especially with animal drawings.

The point of this tattoo style is to take whatever design you image and make it in polygons.

Can be black or colored ink, doesn’t matter.

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Key factors of Polygon tattoos

  • The design must have polygons, of course.
  • It can be black ink or colored.
  • Can be in almost every size.
  • Usually not filled, but not necessary.

This tattoo is done by Sagie.

Something cool for youAs I told you before, Polygon tattoos where the first trend back in 2015 in a lot of countries, but now this trend it seems to be something in the past.On the other hand, this kind of tattoos are quite remarkable and good looking, so do not be embarrassed to ask for one of this!

Some examples:

Pop Art Tattoo Style

I think everyone can image this tattoo style easily.

If pointillism tries to emulate this trend in painting, Pop Art Tattoo style does the same, but with another style.

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Key factors of Pop Art tattoos

  • Pop Art designs must be inked, of course.
  • This kind of tattoos usually have black and colors.
  • The colors may be bright, and better if they are solid.

This tattoo is done by Daria Tattoo.

Something cool for youThese tattoos seem to be easy and simple but, as you may read on this article before, simple tattoos can be really difficult to do.So, one more time, pick the right tattoo artist!

Some examples:

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Made by In Dave Paulo.

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Made by Eric Skavinsk.

Portrait Tattoo Style

Portraits tattoos are very popular in almost every country.

The essence is simple: to have a portrait in your skin.

Doesn’t matter if the portrait is a famous one, someone on your family or your cat.

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Key factors of Portrait tattoos

  • Easy: It must be one portrait (at least) on your skin.
  • Can be black or colored, doesn’t matter.
  • These tattoos perform better on a medium size.

This tattoo is done by Peanut.

Something cool for youJust a couple of things more:Portrait can be hyper-realism or another style, the point is not the level of detail, the point is having a portrait.To ink faces is one of the most difficult things in tattoo world, you have to select very well the tattoo artist!

Some examples:

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Made by Dima Gorbunov.

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Made by Reka Noga.

Psychedelic Tattoo Style

We can say Psychedelic Tattoo style is the main style for many others like Blast Over or even New School one, with a lot of bright colors.

You know what psychedelia is in music or on almost every art.

For tattoos, the same.

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Key factors of Psychedelic tattoos

  • Colors are a must, and better if they are bright and with strong colors.
  • Color gradient is ok too.
  • Of course, you need a psychedelic design, you know, odd and weird stuff.

This tattoo is done by BLVEDOVE.

Something cool for youOf course, Psychedelic tattoos are not for everyone but well done are just awesome.As in other tattoo styles, you need an extremely good tattoo artist.We like very much large (or medium) tattoo with this style, but small ones can be fantastic too.

Some examples:

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Made by Edkilin.

Quote/Words Tattoo Style

Being sincere, Quote or Words Tattoo style is quite like lettering and script one.

Just one thing, the point here is to ink some quote or words, not names.

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Key factors of Quote tattoos

  • The tattoo must be based on quotes, lyrics, words, etc.
  • Can be black ink or color.
  • Can be in all the seizes you can imagine.

This tattoo is done by european.son.420.

Something cool for youA lot of people ink lyrics from their favorite songs, quotes or just a few words their mom or dad used to tell them.Moreover, in some cases they do on the way their parents use to write as memorial tattoo.

Some examples:

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Made by Leon.

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Made by Chantelle.

Silhouette Tattoo Style

Silhouette Tattoos are like portrait ones, but usually made in black ink, doing like the shadow of the design.

They perform really good and they are more unnoticed than others, so they are a good starting point.

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Key factors of Silhouette tattoos

  • Usually black inked, but not necessary.
  • They are just the silhouette of one design, nothing less, nothing more.
  • Can be on almost every size.

This tattoo is done by louisd_tt.

Something cool for youIf you are planning to tattoo a portrait but it is too much for you, maybe a silhouette tattoo is the best solution.And, of course, can be awesome too if you combine it with pointillism or dotwork

Sketch Tattoo Style

We do love Sketch Tattoos because, if the tattoo artist is really and expert on this technique, you are going to have a spectacular work.

Talking about the ink itself, it is simple to explain:

The point is transferring a sketch drawing from a paper on the skin.

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Key factors of Sketch tattoos

  • The design may be a sketch.
  • Usually these tattoos are black inked, but not necessary.
  • All seizes allowed.

This tattoo is done by Ylenia Macor.

Something cool for youIf you are planning to tattoo a portrait but it is too much for you, maybe a silhouette tattoo is the best solution.And, of course, can be awesome too if you combine it with pointillism or dotwork

Some examples:

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Made by Onekbça.

Small/Micro Tattoo Style

Not everyone likes big tattoos, and this is a reality.

For this, you can have a small or micro tattoo on whatever style you want.

The only main requirement: It must be small.

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Key factors of Micro tattoos

  • The only real requirement for being a small or micro tattoo if: The tattoo must be small.
  • Usually are black inked, but not necessary.
  • The style can be all of them.

This tattoo is done by Tilda Tattoo.

Something cool for youThis kind of tattoos are really a thing in so many ways, for examples:They are practically the only way to get tattooed in countries who ban tattoo, like Iran.Moreover, micro realism is a trend all over the world, and there are a lot of tattoo artist on that way.

Some examples:

Stained-Glass Tattoo Style

I am sure when you think on a stained glass your mind goes to a medieval church, isn’t it?

Well, Stained Glass Tattoo style is the same.

You must transfer this style to the skin, and you got it.

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Key factors of Stained Glass tattoos

  • Big bold black lines pretending to be the iron.
  • Bright colors pretending to be the glass.
  • The design can be like the stained-glass window, of course, but can be anything you want.

This tattoo is done by Mikael de Poissy.

Something cool for youThis style performs really good when you try to make a nature composition with stained-glass, like waves, a forest or a sunset.Stained-Glass style is not a trend, but the designs are remarkable and eye-catching.

Some examples:

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Made by Zaje Bala.

Stick and Poke Tattoo Style

We have thought a lot about adding Stick and Poke Tattoo style to this list or not, and here we go.

There are people who like to ink just with a needle and ink, and nothing more.

The most of times we do not recommend this style because safety is the first thing when you get a tattoo, unless you find the right tattoo artist!

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Key factors of Stick and Pole tattoos

  • Just a needle and ink.
  • The designs are simple.

This tattoo is done by Handpoke.

Something cool for youAs I told you before, we do not recommend doing tattoos with a needle and ink because the most of times is not safe enough.So please, only do it with the right tattoo artist!

Sticker Tattoo Style

Sticker Tattoo style is something remarkable because it combines some styles we love like 3D, bright color, and fantastic designs.

The point is easy: The final result is pretending you have a sticker in your skin, not a tattoo.

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Key factors of Sticker tattoos

  • 3D is necessary to pretend there is something above your skin, and this effect is really difficult.
  • Usually these tattoos have a lot of color.
  • The designs can be anything, but cartoon or kawaii perform perfectly.

This tattoo is done by Amir Husky.

Something cool for youThis kind of tattoos only have two possibilities:Or the are awesome, or they are creepy.So please, choose the right tattoo artist for you!

Some examples:

Stonework Tattoo Style

Stonework is another astonishing style but not as popular as you may think.

The point here is pretending you have a sculpture in your skin and, when this tattoo is made by a professional of this style, the results are just fascinating.

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Key factors of Stonework tattoos

  • The design may pretend stonework in your skin.
  • Perfect 3D is a must.
  • Usually in black and grey ink, but not 100% necessary.

This tattoo is done by Andrew Sussman.

Something cool for youYou need tons of hours and expertise to make a stonework tattoo perfect and, as in other 3D styles, there are only two possibilities:Fantastic tattoo or awful tattoo.Nothing in the middle.

Some examples:

Surrealism Tattoo Style

You may know back in 1920 surrealism born as a style for painting, drawing, writing and whatever art you have.

Well, tattoo is not going to be less, and you can do a surrealistic tattoo, of course!

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Key factors of Surrealism tattoos

  • Surrealism (weird) designs.
  • Usually with bright colors, solid or watercolor ones.
  • These pieces perform better on large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Jim Burgman.

Something cool for youYou can do whatever type of design you want.Of course, it performs really well if you copy a painting from DalΓ­, but you have no limits!

Same examples:

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Made by Daniel Rosa.

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Made by Ben McCulloch.

Torn / Ripped Skin Tattoo Style

Torn o Ripped Skin Tattoo style is a special optical illusion tattoo that may pretend just the skin is ripped.

This technique is difficult, and you may be with one very professional tattoo artist.

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Key factors of Torn skin tattoos

  • 3D is a must for the torn skin optical illusion.
  • In terms of colors, black and red are a must, but can be colored too.
  • Doesn’t matter the size, but it performs perfect with large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Adrenaline Park Tattoo.

Something cool for youAs you may notice, this kind of tattoos are not for everyone, because they are very noticeable, and everyone is going to have an eye on you.On the other side, these tattoos are awesome if the tattoo artist is good.

Some examples:

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Made by Luci Tattoo.

Trash Polka Tattoo Style

Trash Polka is an odd an awesome tattoo style.

It comes from Germany and it mix the collage essence with, how can we say it, β€œwar and trash stuff”, you know, swords, bombs, smog and whatever.

In terms of colors, black and red are the main ones, even the unique.

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Key factors of Trash Polka tattoos

  • Black and red colors are a must.
  • You must have some β€œdirt” element (trash, swords, bombs, war airplanes, etc.).
  • It performs better with large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Anthony Van Stratten.

Something cool for youThese tattoos designs are really spectacular, but they are not for everyone, because they are very remarkable.As we said just before, it performs better in large tattoos, like in all the back.

Some examples:

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Made by Petra Kempka.

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Made by LΓ©o Mayer.

Tribal Tattoo Style

Inside Tribal tattoos are all the styles from the Pacific area, like Polynesian, Maori, Hawaiian or whatever.

I know is not fair, but there are a lot of different styles in the same area, so it is the only way to talk about them.

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Key factors of Tribal tattoos

  • Traditionally these tattoos are black inked.
  • The designs are intricated with a lot of details.
  • Thick bold black lines.

This tattoo is done by Gustavo Teixeira.

Something cool for youYou can see tribal tattoos all around the globe. Tribal tattoo have an important cultural legacy and the designs are fantastic, in large or small tattoos.Of course, if the tattoo artist is focused on tribal tattoo styles, the result is going to be spectacular.

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Made by Kurtis.

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Made by Etienne.

Watercolor Tattoo Style

Watercolor Tattoo is a big style, like a standard feature for many other styles on this list.

The point is watercolor tattoos have a special color and a special attractive, and that is because they are used in a lot of compositions.

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Key factors of Watercolor tattoos

  • The main key factor is the color itself, may be watercolor entire or partially in the tattoo.
  • This kind of tattoo can be small, medium, or large because this is just an element.

This tattoo is done by wawrzynowicz.m.

Something cool for youThis style is like a box, and standard element for many others, so you can do a lot of different styles with this technique.Sometimes entire watercolor tattoos perform perfect, but other times you need to combine it with black ink or even solid colors for your composition.Just fell free to combine and experiment!

Some examples:

Some Watercolor artists we want you to know:

The world of watercolor tattoo is fascinating, and there are a lot of very good artists within it, but we want to recommend you two that you should know more about.

Their names are Laura Caselles and Kathycaboom.

They both are Spanish, but they have a totally different style.

Laura Caselles usually makes elegant and harmonic tattoo designs, with many elements from movies, series or manga.

Kathycaboom is an explosion of colors, with vibrant and dynamic designs.

In both cases, they are very recognizable and spectacular designs.

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Made by Laura Caselles.

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Made by Kathycaboom.

White ink Tattoo Style

If we talk you about the white ink for tattoos, maybe you think we went crazy in some point, but it is used.

Yes, is not the main color ink and usually it gets practically unnoticed but, if you combine it with other colors, can make the difference.

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Key factors of White Ink tattoos

  • The tattoo must have some white ink, just this.
  • You can combine it with a lot of different colors and styles.

This tattoo is done by Jenna Rose.

Something cool for youAs we told before, white ink may be unnoticed but, in some designs, it makes the difference between a nice tattoo and a spectacular one.

Wood Carving Tattoo Style

As Stonework Tattoo style pretend you being and stone sculpture, this Wood Carving Tattoo Style pretends your body is made of wood, and the tattoo is just a carve work there.

The results can be very realistic, but the tattoo artist need a wonderful technique.

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Key factors of Wood Carving tattoos

  • 3D is a must for this tattoo.
  • Usually shadowing and highlighting techniques must be performed perfect.
  • Black ink is a must.
  • And, of course, may pretend the wood carving.

This tattoo is done by Jannicke Wiese-Hansen.

Something cool for youAs we told before, white ink may be unnoticed but, in some designs, it makes the difference between a nice tattoo and a spectacular one.

Now we are done with all the tattoo styles we can tell you about.

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Some FAQs about Tattoo styles

There are not 13 different styles of tattooing, there are +60 styles.

Of course, some of them can be called as β€œbig styles” like black and grey, neotraditional or Japanese, and, others may be more segmented like UV tattoo, watercolor or blackout.

The number of different styles of tattooing is huge.

On this list we share +60, but we are increasing the number week by week.

It depends on the classification.

Attending to where they come from, we can say Japanese, Polynesian, Neo Traditional American, Colored and Black and Grey, but this is just and option among a lot of them.

In the last 10 years, a lot of tattoo styles have been created or perfectioned, and now we can say there are more than 60 tattoo styles, including styles and substyles.

Realistic tattoos are the ones about one (or more) realistic style, not only realism, but hyper-realism, abstract or surrealistic ones.

There is not a most popular tattoo, because it depends of the time, point of the globe (or of the country) and culture. Now, in the US or in Europe, maybe the trend is on hyper-realistic tattoos.

The most popular tattoo style depends on the country you are and it evolve from time to time.

Now hyper realistic may be one of them, but colored tattoo too. Some years ago it was the geometrical ones, for example.

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