Tattoo Style
30 styles of tattoos
American Traditional Tattoo (Old School)
This style is characterized by bold colors, thick lines, and simple designs. Traditional American tattoos often feature nautical imagery, pinup girls, and animals.
Blackwork Tattoo
This style uses only black ink to create intricate and detailed designs. Blackwork tattoos can be small or large, and they can be abstract or figurative.
Biomechanical Tattoo
This style combines organic and mechanical elements to create a futuristic and often-grotesque look. Biomechanical tattoos often feature images of gears, cogs, and other mechanical parts.
Black and Grey Tattoos
This style uses black and grey ink to create realistic and detailed images. Black and grey tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Celtic Tattoos
This style uses Celtic knotwork and other traditional Celtic symbols to create intricate and meaningful designs. Celtic tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Chicano Tattoos
This style originated in the Chicano community in the United States and is characterized by bold colors, intricate designs, and religious imagery. Chicano tattoos often feature images of the Virgin Mary, La Santa Muerte, and other religious symbols.
Dotwork Tattoo
This style uses small dots to create a variety of patterns and images. Dotwork tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Geometric Tattoos
This style uses geometric shapes and patterns to create abstract and often-minimalist designs. Geometric tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Graffiti Tattoo
This style uses the bold colors and typography of graffiti to create eye-catching and often-humorous designs. Graffiti tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Japanese Tattoos
This style is characterized by its use of bold colors, intricate designs, and symbolic imagery. Japanese tattoos often feature images of dragons, koi fish, and other traditional Japanese motifs.
Linework Tattoos
This style uses thin, delicate lines to create simple and elegant designs. Linework tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Mandala Tattoo
This style uses symmetrical patterns and designs to create a sense of balance and harmony. Mandala tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Minimalist Tattoos
This style uses simple lines and shapes to create small and understated designs. Minimalist tattoos can be of any subject matter, but they are often geometric or abstract.
Neo Traditional Tattoo
This style is a combination of traditional and modern tattooing techniques. Neo traditional tattoos often feature bold colors, intricate designs, and realistic imagery.
New School Tattoo
This style is characterized by its use of bright colors, bold lines, and cartoonish imagery. New school tattoos often feature images of animals, cartoons, and other pop culture icons.
Ornamental Tattoo
This style uses intricate patterns and designs to create a sense of beauty and elegance. Ornamental tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Portrait Tattoos
This style uses realistic and detailed techniques to create images of people or animals. Portrait tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Realistic Tattoos
This style uses photorealistic techniques to create lifelike images. Realistic tattoos can be of any subject matter, but they are often portraits, animals, or landscapes.
Sailor Jerry Tattoos
This style is named after the American tattoo artist Norman Collins, who popularized this style in the early 20th century. Sailor Jerry tattoos are characterized by their bold colors, clean lines, and iconic imagery.
Trash Polka Tattoo
This style is characterized by its use of bold colors, chaotic designs, and dark imagery. Trash polka tattoos often feature images of skulls, blood, and other disturbing images.
Stick and Poke Tattoo
This style uses a needle and ink to create tattoos without the use of a tattoo machine. Stick and poke tattoos are often small and simple, and they can be done at home.
Watercolor Tattoo
This style uses watercolor paints to create a soft and diffused look. Watercolor tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
3D Tattoos
This style uses shading and other techniques to create the illusion of depth. 3D tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Abstract Tattoo
This style uses non-representational shapes and forms to create a sense of mystery and ambiguity. Abstract tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Blackwork Letters Tattoos
This style uses only black ink to create intricate and detailed lettering. Blackwork letters can be small or large, and they can be used to create a variety of designs.
Continuous Line Tattoos
This style uses a single, unbroken line to create a variety of designs. Continuous line tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Embroidery Tattoo
This style uses the look of embroidery to create a three-dimensional effect. Embroidery tattoos can be small or large, and they can be of any subject matter.
Micro Tattoos
This style uses small and delicate designs to create subtle and understated tattoos. Micro tattoos can be of any subject matter, but they are often flowers, animals, or other small objects.
Tribal Tattoos
This style uses geometric shapes and patterns to create designs that are often symbolic or spiritual. Tribal tattoos can be small or large, and they can be placed anywhere on the body.
Ultra Realistic Tattoos
This style uses advanced tattooing techniques to create hyper-realistic images. Ultra realistic tattoos can be of any subject matter, but they are often portraits, animals, or landscapes.