Style Revelation - Old School Tattoos

Lets face it, tattoos are all the rage these days and while some people are more focused on where they got their ink than what's on it, there are many others who are not well informed of their choices. There are so many different types of tattoos out there these days, but sometimes it can be difficult to decide what kind of tattoo is right for you.

In this series we will break down some popular styles so that you can make an informed decision about what style of tattoo may look best on your skin!

In today's article, we will explore Old School also known as American Traditional or Western Traditional Tattoos.

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They're done in a style that dates back to the early 1900s and have been popular ever since. As you can see from the amazing tattoo artists featured in this article, that it is a style that is now popular world wide. 

It is a tattoo style that is constantly growing and evolving with the culture it is being exposed to.

Old-school tattoos are the first example that might come to mind for many who are not familiar with tattoo culture. 

The designs tend to be simple, with thick lines and a minimal color palette.

Old School Tattoos, are known for bold Lines and bright solid colors.

The tattoo is not super detailed like a realism piece. In contrast , The designs tend to be simple, with thick lines and a minimal color palette.

The imagery is bold & clear with large saturated areas & minimal shading.

They were made famous by sailors after the first world war and are often linked to nautical imagery like anchors and compasses or pinup women with hearts and daggers.

Fierce predatory animals like the tigers, jaguars and snakes are also popular imagery in this style.

Old school traditional Tattoos rely heavily on Black as the main pigment, with a few simple colors like red, yellow and green supporting the composition.

They have an impactful look and rate high in terms of clarity and longevity.

Lastly, when choosing an artist for this style make sure that their work is not patchy. Instead they should be able to fill solid colors & also have smooth and clean line work.

Hope this article was helpful and gave you some insights on this classic tattoo style that has been flourishing ever since it's inception.

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