Modern Tattoo Styles
I. Traditional Style
"Classic Americana"
B. Trademarks:
1. Bold Lines, Bright Colors, Limited Color Schemes
2. Roses, Anchors, Sexy Ladies
4. Dates back to 1700s
a. Captain James Cook
b. sailors got tattoos (inspired by China, Japan, Pacific Islands)
C. Artists: Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, Don Ed Hardy, Bert Grimm, Lyle Tuttle
C. Artists: Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, Don Ed Hardy, Bert Grimm, Lyle Tuttle
1. Origin: Japan
a. 1800s Japanese artists started incorporating Western tattooing styles
b. added detail, shading, and perspective to create the first realistic looking tattoos
2. First Realistic Tattoo in the West (1846)
a. Johnnie Coy (British Sailor)
b. Artist: Hori Chiyo (Yokohama, Japan)
3. Gained even more popularity in the USA: Fine Art Style: Photorealism (1960s/1970s) with styling influences from Pop Art
B. Portraits, Nature, Animals, Landscapes
C. Artists: Megan Massacre, Kevin Ibanez, Ganga, Kade
III. Watercolor Style
A. Style imitates the look of traditional Fine Arts Watercolor Painting
B. Artists: Doug Mundy, Deborah Genchi, Christopher Hedlund
IV. Tribal
IV. Tribal
A. "indigenous tattoos" - original style, oldest form of tattooing
B. styles vary by region, culture, religion/tribe
C. Trademarks:
1. Typically solid black
2. Elaborate/Ornate designs
D. Artists: Jondix, Seth Arcane, Tuigamala Andy
V. New School
A. Late 1980s/90s
B. Inspired by:
1. Pop culture (tv shows, anime, cartoons, video games, comic books, etc.)
2. Expanding on American Traditional/Neo Traditional paired with Japanese culture/style, Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences
C. Trademarks
1. Bright whimsical colors
2. Animated/imaginative/cartoonish/comic
3. Artists: Ed Perdoma, Steven Compton, Robert Euan
VI. Neo Traditional
VI. Neo Traditional
A. Expands on the Traditional Style
B. Influenced by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Ukiyo-e Japanese Styles
C. Trademarks:
1. Emphasis on linework and bold colors (like Traditional Style)
2. More ornate styles, larger variety of designs, and more sophisticated color schemes
D. Artists: Miss Juliet, Antony Flemming, Vale Lovette, Hannah Flowers
VII. Japanese Style (Irezumi)
VII. Japanese Style (Irezumi)
A. Traditional style from Japan
1. Originated 1600s
2. Woodblock Prints "ukiyo-e" also popular during this timeframe
B. Trademarks:
1. subjects inspired by traditional Japanese folklore & history
2. Suikoden heroes, dragons, kirins, phoenixes
3. elaborate smoke and wave patterns
C. Artists: Henning Jorgensen, Christopher Henriksen, Sergey Buslaey
VIII. Blackwork
VIII. Blackwork
A. As the name implies: tattoos done with solid black ink
B. Wide variety of styles and subject matter
C. Artists: Gakkin, Oscar Hove, Andrew Black Craft
IX. Black & Grey
A. Solid black and shades of grey
B. Black ink traditionally diluted to create a range of shades of grey
C. Artists: Jessica Mascitti
X. Illustrative
X. Illustrative
A. Another style that is incredibly diverse and varied
B. Tattoos that look like they belong in a Fine Art Gallery
C. Artists: Mick Hee, Servadio, Ruby Gore
XI. Chicano Style
A. As the name indicates, this is a style influenced by various Latino cultures
B. Style evolved from prison tattoos
C. Trademarks:
1. Usually black/gray with lots of fine lines
2. Contains motifs of favorite things important in Chicano culture
3. Abundance of Christian/Catholic themes
D. Artists: Illegal Tattoos, Chuco Moreno, Alejandro Lopez
XII. Stick and Poke
XII. Stick and Poke
A. A single needle is used to create simple designs
B. Artists: Slowerblack
XIII. Biomechanical
A. The style aims to fuse mechanical designs with the natural curve/shape of the body part it is being tattooed on... a fusing of human and machine
B. The style is often associated with the art of HR Giger
C. Artists: Roman Abrego
XIV. Geometric
A. Geometric elements and sharp lines are the base of the design
B. Linear style adds sharp contrast with soft natural shapes
XV. Trash Polka / Realistic Trash Polka
A. Combines Blackwork, Realism, and Trash in a collage way
B. Typically uses only black and red
C. Buena Vista Tattoo Club (Germany)
D. Artists: Simone Plaff, Volko Merschky
XVII. Fine Line Tattoos
A. Tattoos made with delicate fine lines
B. Popular styles for Fine Lines: Chicano, Illustrative, Minimalism, Micro
XVIII. Dotwork Tattoos
A. A series of dots is utilized to create an image, or shade a design (stippling)
B. Often applied using a single stick-and-poke needle for precise placement of the dots
C. Very old style, can be found amongst the first tattoos (found on preserved skin of mummies)
D. Inspired by Pointillism/Impressionism
XIX. Sketch Style
A. The linework is done to resemble a sketch
B. Classic Pentimenti appearance
XX. Aesthetic
A. A very broad category, basically anything visually appealing
B. Style is not restricted by color or subject, as long as it is pretty
C. Emphasis on placement - so the piece compliments the body
XXI. Ignorant Style
A. Simple designs, like a child could have designed it
B. Fun designs, mainly linework without a ton of detail or sophistication
C. Intentionally bad, yet often hilarious tattoos
XXII. Micro Tattoo
A. Incredibly small tattoos, often with a high degree of detail
B. Usually a Fine Line Tattoo
XXIII. 3D Tattoos
A. Red/Blue lines, like in 3D pictures
B. Look 3D when wearing glasses
XXIV. Mandala Tattoos
XXV. Negative Space Tattoos
XXVI. Blackout Tattoos
A. Area is tattooed solid black
B. Great for cover-up work
XXVII. Minimalism
A. Small simplified designs, usually with fine lines, solid black, and minimal
B. Common designs: astrological, symbols, flowers
C. Artists: Dr. Woo
References:
"Beginner's Guide: Popular Tattoo Styles Briefly Explained"
https://www.tattoodo.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-popular-tattoo-styles-briefly-explained-6969
"Different Tattoo Styles"
https://www.mrinkwells.com/blogs/news/different-tattoo-styles-2
"5 NEW TATTOO TRENDS AND STYLES TO WATCH"
https://www.floridatattooacademy.com/new-tattoo-trends-and-styles/
"12 classic tattoo styles you need to know"
https://99designs.com/blog/creative-inspiration/classic-tattoo-styles/
"Dotwork Tattoos"
https://authoritytattoo.com/dotwork-tattoos/
"Style Guides: Fine Line Tattoos"
https://www.tattoodo.com/guides/styles/fine-line
"Fine Line Tattoo... tell me more!"
https://www.winkiboutique.com/post/fine-line-tattoo
"My Collection of the Best Dotwork Tattoos"
https://www.boredpanda.com/collection-of-best-dotwork-tattoos
"40 of the Best Geometric Tattoos for Men in 2023"
https://www.fashionbeans.com/article/geometric-tattoos-for-men/
"The History Behind American Traditional Tattoo Style"
https://jetsettimes.com/travelers/artists/the-history-behind-american-traditional-tattoo-style/
"Who Was Sailor Jerry, The Godfather of American Tattooing?"
https://coolmaterial.com/food-drink/sailor-jerry-profile/
"The History of Tattoo Artist Ed Hardy"
https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/inside-the-issues/2019/08/27/the-history-of-tattoo-artist-ed-hardy
"Style Guides: Realism"
https://www.tattoodo.com/guides/styles/realism
"The History of Realism Tattoos"
https://certifiedtattoo.com/blog/the-history-of-realism-tattoos
"Hori Chiyo: The Man Who Tattooed The Kings of Europe"
"Realistic Bee Tattoo"
https://tattoo-ideas.com/bee-3d/
"Biomechanical Arm"
https://tattoo-ideas.com/arm-bio/
"75+ Best Biomechanical Tattoo Designs and Meanings"
https://tattoo-journal.com/30-best-photo-patterns-of-biomechanical-tattoos/
"Trash Polka Tattoos"
https://trashpolka.com/tattoo-by-volker-merschky-simone-pfaff/
"Sketch Tattoos: Origins, Tattoo Designs & Ideas"
https://tattmag.com/sketch-tattoos/
"Aesthetic Tattoos"
https://inkhappened.com/tattoo-styles/aesthetic-tattoos/
"What is the Ignorant Tattoo Trend"
https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/What-Ignorant-Tattoo-Trend-46362369#photo-46362616
"Micro Tattoo are the Latest Rage with Millenials"
https://www.studiocitytattoo.com/2018/10/17/micro-tattoos-are-the-latest-rage-with-millenials/
"Forget 3D Movies, You Can Now Have 3D Tattoos"
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/3d-tattoo-trend
"Hand to Chest Mandala Tattoo"
https://www.dubuddha.org/hand-to-chest-mandala-tattoo/
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