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Styles
From timeless traditional to cutting-edge modern styles. Find the aesthetic that speaks to your soul.
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Realistic
Photorealistic portraits and detailed imagery that looks like a photograph on skin
Key Features:
Best for: Portraits, animals, nature scenes
Traditional
Bold lines, limited color palette, and iconic imagery rooted in American tattoo history
Key Features:
Best for: Nautical themes, roses, daggers, eagles
Japanese
Rich cultural symbolism with flowing compositions, dragons, koi, and cherry blossoms
Key Features:
Best for: Full sleeves, back pieces, chest panels
Minimalist
Clean, simple designs with fine lines and minimal detail. Less is more philosophy
Key Features:
Best for: Small tattoos, geometric shapes, symbols
Watercolor
Vibrant splashes of color that mimic watercolor paintings with soft edges
Key Features:
Best for: Flowers, abstract art, animals
Tribal
Bold black patterns inspired by indigenous cultures with symbolic meanings
Key Features:
Best for: Shoulders, arms, back, cultural symbols
Geometric
Precise patterns, sacred geometry, and mathematical perfection in ink
Key Features:
Best for: Mandalas, sacred geometry, abstract designs
Neo-Traditional
Evolution of traditional style with more detail, broader color palette, and modern flair
Key Features:
Best for: Animals, flowers, portraits with personality
Blackwork
Bold use of solid black ink, creating striking contrast and powerful imagery
Key Features:
Best for: Large coverage, geometric patterns, silhouettes
Dotwork
Intricate designs created entirely from dots, creating unique shading and texture
Key Features:
Best for: Mandalas, geometric designs, portraits
Illustrative
Artistic, sketch-like quality that looks hand-drawn with creative freedom
Key Features:
Best for: Animals, scenes, creative concepts
Trash Polka
Chaotic blend of realistic and abstract elements in red and black
Key Features:
Best for: Large pieces, bold statements, artistic rebels
Can You Mix Styles?
Absolutely! Modern tattoo art often blends styles to create unique, personalized designs.
Watercolor + Realistic
Photorealistic subjects with watercolor splashes
Geometric + Blackwork
Bold patterns with solid black fill
Neo-Traditional + Japanese
Japanese motifs with neo-trad color palettes
Tell Red about the styles you love, and he'll help you blend them perfectly!
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