| Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. | | | | inmates would create simple tattoos to pass the |
| Body art is a beautiful way to express one's artistic | | | | time. Stars, ships, beautiful women, and other icons |
| sensitivities. However, when choosing a tattoo, it is | | | | are prominently displayed in this style. Banners with |
| important that you make a very careful decision. | | | | hearts, dice, knives, and other traditional shapes are |
| While it is possible to remove a tattoo, it is a | | | | standard in this retro genre. A well done old school |
| complicated process. For this reason, most pieces will | | | | tattoo will turn heads among connoisseurs of body |
| remain on your body forever. | | | | art. |
| You want to choose a tattoo design that speaks to | | | | Irezumi Tattoos |
| your unique nature. In order to make the most | | | | Irezumi is a classic Japanese tattoo style. This is a |
| educated choice, it is important to understand all of | | | | very detailed type of body art. These images depict |
| the different traditions that persist in this art form. If | | | | the types of scenes that would be traditionally found |
| you are aware of a variety of style options, you will | | | | on ancient Japanese wood carvings. Foliage and |
| be able to select a tattoo that best represents your | | | | animals are weaved into intricate designs that fill |
| personality. At the same time, an intelligent tattoo | | | | space very nicely. The Irezumi style is often used for |
| choice will impress other fans of the craft. Let's take | | | | full body illustrations. You can expect to see dragons |
| a look at some of the more popular tattoo styles. | | | | and deep reds in this type of artwork. |
| Tribal Tattoos | | | | New School Tattoos |
| The tribal tattoo is a design style that has a deep | | | | The new school western tradition is a more detailed |
| history. While this can refer to a variety of styles, | | | | version of the iconic style used in the old school. |
| the modern tribal tattoo has the most in common | | | | While the common themes like skulls, crosses, and |
| with the styles used by Pacific tribes. Huge, sweeping | | | | stars are often included, the artwork has a more |
| monochromatic line work with dramatic curves | | | | realistic presentation. Incredible detail, shading, and |
| defines the latest expression of the genre. The line | | | | use of color brings these images to life. They often |
| work is typically filled in with solid black ink. However, | | | | incorporate fantasy and pop culture themes into a |
| there are artists who experiment with the use of | | | | rich landscape. These designs can be used to create |
| color and alternative designs inside of a tribal | | | | sleeves or cover the entire torso. |
| framework. For example, an artist might include a | | | | Gothic Tattoos |
| modern full-color image inside of an all-black tribal | | | | The goth subculture emerged in the west in the late |
| border. This is considered a very mainstream and | | | | 20th century. A tattoo style developed that catered |
| modern tattoo style. Since these tribal designs can | | | | to the images that this community prefers. Victorian |
| conform to nearly any shape, they make an excellent | | | | art is merged with medieval imagery to create a |
| choice for any region of the body. | | | | highly detailed style. Pagan imagery is often the |
| Celtic Tattoos | | | | subject of these works. This style conforms well to |
| Celtic designs can also be considered tribal designs. | | | | any region of the body. |
| While they are historically tribal, you would not want | | | | In closing, there are a variety of styles that can |
| to ask a tattoo artist to give you one of these | | | | satisfy anyone's tastes. Each artist has a unique |
| designs by referring to it in that way. These tattoos | | | | interpretation of all of the traditional options. You can |
| come from design traditions that are indigenous to | | | | also choose images that are not typical for any of |
| the Irish, Welsh, and Scotch regions. Symmetrical | | | | the more common genres. Your tattoo is a personal |
| spirals, closed knots, and complex mazes are | | | | choice. You want to choose subjects that represent |
| recurring themes in these designs. Their organized | | | | specific things that relate to your life. When someone |
| and detailed look inspire many to choose this popular | | | | asks why you chose your tattoo, you want to have |
| style. Celtic tattoos are also great for bands that | | | | a very rich and personal explanation. Body art is |
| wrap around a body part. For example, a band | | | | about expressing your individuality. We aren't able to |
| around the forearm looks great with a Celtic knot | | | | control our genetic makeup, but we can definitely |
| design. | | | | pay an awesome artist to enrich our skin with |
| Mayan Tattoos | | | | beautiful artwork. |
| The Mayans have a unique and ancient body art | | | | These styles are just a few of the mainstream |
| tradition. Their artistic style is very popular among the | | | | choices that are available. There are countless |
| traditional options that are available. Mayan art | | | | disciplines that can produce unique tattoos. Lesser |
| contains mysterious divine figures and line work of | | | | known styles can make an interesting choice as well. |
| minute detail. There is usually an element of rich | | | | Hybrids can be created that borrow a few |
| shading involved in this style. For someone who loves | | | | characteristics from different genres. You can choose |
| monochromatic shading, this is one of the more | | | | monochromatic, shaded, or full-color tattoos. You can |
| attractive and detailed options. The Mayan style is | | | | incorporate different styles into a full sleeve. There |
| great for filling space on a sleeve. It conforms quite | | | | are limitless options. |
| well to the shape considerations of a background | | | | Carefully consider the style, placement, and color |
| between different pieces. | | | | options when choosing your tattoo. The piece should |
| Old School Tattoos | | | | look good upon close examination, but it should also |
| Old school western tattoos are also very popular. | | | | fit the look of your entire body. You should consider |
| This is a colorful design style that incorporates simple | | | | all of these things when selecting the right body art. |
| images. This classic art tradition originated on ships | | | | A good design will remind you of its unique meaning |
| and in prisons. In western culture, bored sailors and | | | | for the rest of your life. |