All the Tattoo Styles, explained

Key factors of 3D Tattoos

• Usual tattoo is 2D, with this kind of tatto, it comes the illusion of depth in the skin.
• Can be biomechanical.
• Or something floating over the skin.
• Maybe some perspective illusion.
• Can be black or coloured.
• But usually comes with shadows or white ink for creating the effect.

The awesome tattoo of the 3D butterfly is from Paolo Sellani, from Roma Ink.

Something cool for you Later inthis guide I will talk to you about Sticker Tattoo Style.
It gets alot of 3D technique, but it is more specific, you know, about doing nearly realstickers. × Dismiss this alert.

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This is a 3D tattoo really special, because it’s made for… 3D glasses!

Trully, if you put a 3D glasses on, the classic ones with a blue and a red glass, you are going to see the tattoo in 3D.

This tattoo is from Travis  Lamont.

And this beautiful biomechanical tattoo is from an awesome tattoo artist called Stepan Negur.

Personally, I do love biomechanical ones because, if the tattoo artist is really good, the tattoo is just awesome for everyone.

Key factors of Abstract Tattoos

• It can be based on lines and shadows that you cannot recognize.
• Maybe you can put some colors too, why not?
• But geometric, brushwork and splashes are in the abstract tattoo too.
• Even more semi-realistic things.
• Can represent people, animals, plants or just a physical item.
• Or being something more emotional or spiritual too.

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The awesome abstract tattoo in the arm is done by Richard Blackstar, based in Bologna, and we do love it.

Something cool for you So, the point is abstract tattoo has no limits to represent something, just like in other arts.
And it works so well with emotions that can create really beautiful things. × Dismiss this alert.

This piece of work is done by Tyna Majczuk.

And this beautiful work is from Scady Elena.

This artwork is made by netta_r_tist.

And this spectacular one is by Daria Osokina.

This cover up in abstract tattoo is made by Jana Frech.

Finally, arwork by Polin Perhaps.

Key factors of Aesthetic Tattoos

• Maybe is not a style itself, it’s more like a concept.
• This kind of tattoos can be just beautiful and done for enhance a physical attribute.
• Sometimes this style is used to cover up another tattoo for aesthetic purpose.
• Sometimes they are used for covering up scars or physical marks from surgery, accidents, etc.
• And they can have some meaning, or just not.

This aesthetic tattoo is done by Marta Red, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Something cool for you Yes, as you can see, this is a concept, not a close style like others, so it is hard to define. × Dismiss this alert.

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Key factors of Ambigram Tattoos

• An ambigram is a substyle of lettering style.
• Usually they are on black and grey ink, but it depends a lot.
• There are a lot of different ambigram forms or kinds, and each one performs better with each word.
• You can do ambigrams with phrases too.
• The largest the word or phrase, the most difficult the ambigram is.

This ambigram tattoo is done by Persil Tattoo and it is a fantastic example of what are we talking about.

Something cool for you If you think about it a little bit, I am sure you can remember a lot of ambigrams tattoos in people.
Maybe the most popular ones are the circle and the rotational ones. × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Lost World Tattoos.

Made by Gypsy Soul Tattoo.

Key factors of American Traditional Tattoos

• Bold lines, better if the lines are black.
• Designs like roses, ladies, or anchors.
• Can be colored, but with primary colors.
• Can have labels or written words.
• Simple designs.
• Balanced composition.

This tattoo is done by Free Horses Tattoo.

Something cool for you This tattoo style has a lot of story.
Maybe the guy who introduce tattoo in the English world was Captain Cook, back in 1771, but there are a lot of written stuff about tattoos back this date.
Maybe the first name you must know is Martin Hidelbrandtr, who opened something like a tattoo shop in New York back in… 1846!
After this name, Samuel F. O’Reilly in 1875, the first using electric machines and many others. × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Pablo Lillo Tattoo.

Made by Charlotte Louise Tattoo.

Key factors of Anatomical Tattoos

• Usually black or black and grey.
• Should be realistic.
• Should represent a part of the human body.
• Can be bones, organs, muscles or whatever.
• Should have a deep meaning.

This tattoo is done by Michele Volpi.

Something cool for you Yes, these tattoos are used to be very emotional, and sometimes the story before the tattoo is bold, or hard.
Nevertheless, sometimes the story this tattoo is telling is about the illness or accident of a very loved person for the one who did the tattoo, and I think this is beautiful. × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Ines.

Made by Georgia Roe.

Key factors of Band Tattoos

• Usually black or black and grey.
• Sometimes can be colored (only sometimes).
• The band can have something more.
• Sometimes can be several brands, o brand and lines.

This tattoo is done by Katie Byrne.

Something cool for you As I told you before, this is a blackwork substyle.
If you use this style with good taste, the results can be awesome! × Dismiss this alert.

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Key factors of Biomechanical Tattoos

• Usually black and grey but can be colored.
• 3D is a must for the tattoo.
• And the realistic style in the pieces and in the gap between the tattoo and the natural skin.
• Only good tattoo artists can master this style.
• Usually these tattoos are big (or huge).

This tattoo is done by Przemek (Shamack) Malachowski.

Something cool for you Talking about biomechanical tattoos there is something only reachable by a few tattoo artists:
They can do drawings that seems the machinery is inside your skin.
And this kind of tattoos are just amazing! × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by William Albert.

Made by Glenn Violencia.

Key factors of Black and Grey Tattoos

• Only black and or grey ink are allowed.

This tattoo is done by PolTattoo.

Something cool for you Yes, only one key factor, because black and grey tattoo style is just this.
Of course, you can set up a lot of beautiful and astonishing tattoos only with black and grey.
Nevertheless, this style was the only one for decades, then, it started the colors.
Sincerely, we do love black and grey tattoos! × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Klaus Huber.

Made by Elias Gómez.

Key factors of Blackwork tattoos

• Just one: Only black ink.

This tattoo is done by William Muller.

Something cool for you If you look at the history of tattooing, for a lot of centuries, there were only black tattoos.
It does not matter if you look at the Vikings, the Amazonian tribes or Polynesian, even in Europe: In the ancient times, the tattoos where just black.
So, maybe the essence of tattooing is made with black ink, and a lot of tattoo artist just love to use only black.
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Made by Isa.

Made by Kevin Carrick.

Key factors of Blast Over tattoos

• At the end of the day, is a cover up tattoo style, but a very accurate one.
• First, you need a watercolor tattoo in your skin, the most colorful, the best.
• Second, you do a black ink tattoo for covering up partially the watercolor one.
• And then, you just must wait, and the psychedelia begins.

This tattoo is done by Fille a Papa.

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Something cool for you This tattoo is usually made by people who have a lot of tattoos and little skin to have another one.
Nevertheless, it works fine with watercolors old tattoos, because watercolor tattoos doesn’t last forever. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Alex Hall.

Made by Tony Russomanno.

Key factors of Broken Glass tattoos

• Is a 3D tattoo style.
• Usually done in Black and Grey ink.
• You can use it in almost every tattoo style.
• But, in the real world, it is only used on gangster tattoos…

This tattoo is done by Adam Watkins.

Something cool for you As we wrote just above these lines, the 3D effect of the broken glass is awesome, but it is only used on gangster tattoos.
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Key factors of Brush Stoke tattoos

• The point is having a tattoo like a painter put his paint brush in you.
• Can be black or colored.
• Abstract design works better.
• Can be only 1 “line” or several.

This tattoo is done by Chaelee.

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Something cool for you Every tattoo artist cannot do this style, it is really complicated, and you need to be really good at what you are doing.
Some tattoo artists are awesome on this style and they can imitate not only brush stoke, you can feel if it is pretending to be regular painting or oil painting, for example. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Heloise Florent.

Made by Tattoo a Piece.

Key factors of Cartoon tattoos

• Can be directly some characters of cartoons series in America or in Europe (mainly).
• Can be your design with a character you figured out and draw.
• Usually are colored tattoos but can be black and grey too.
• Usually are small or medium tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Claudia Denti.

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Something cool for you This kind of cartoons tattoos are usually cute and friendly, but you can move forward and do weird and even scary tattoos with this technique, it only depends on the design.
Of course, cartoon tattoos are not only for post-teenagers, you can do awesome things with this. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Roxy Ryder.

Made by Polti.

Key factors of Celtic tattoos

• The first thing: Only Celtic symbols are allowed or, at least, something about Celtic culture.
• Usually are in black and grey.
• The symbols usually are “circles with things”, so they fit fine on shoulders and chest.
• Can be traditional or with a 3D concept.

This tattoo is done by Jessy James.

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Something cool for you Yes, Celtic symbols are on the top trend on this style, but you can do a lot of “Celtic stuff”.
You can see warriors, buildings, landscapes and a lot of different concepts. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Cherien Falk.

Made by Studio77.

Key factors of Chicano tattoos

• Not always, but usually black and grey tattoos are welcomed on Chicano Tattoo Style.
• Chicano lettering is really a huge thing.
• Big tattoos are pretty cool with this style.
• Crosses, saints, and halo designs too.

This tattoo is done by Puerkoman.

Something cool for you Yes, Chicano tattoo style is like an explosion of concepts and art, and, as every explosion, this style is not for everyone.
You need to be bold to have a lettering Chicano tattoo in your chest, and more if you want your back.
But, the results are just awesome! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Iván Crack105.

Made by Ink87.

Key factors of Dotwork tattoos

• Only dots or, at least, a big part of the tattoo may be do with points.
• Usually black and grey but can be colored.
• Sometimes the hole tattoo is made with dots.
• Ornamental, tribal, Celtic, and other kind of this tattoo styles are welcomed.
• Sometimes, is a part of a bigger design.

This tattoo is done by Manuel Colocci.

Something cool for you Dotwork is a tattoo style very nice but, for doing correctly a dotwork tattoo the tattoo artist have to be really good at this style.
Personally, we love dotwork as a concept, we think it is pretty cool almost on every skin. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Joe Munroy.

Made by Israel Paketh.

Key factors of Geometric tattoos

• Yes, the tattoo has to be with some geometrical concept.
• Now there is a trend of doing some designs with different patterns, and we love it.
• You can go for a bigger piece (like a deer) and do it on a geometrical way.
• Black and grey with some color works pretty good.
• Perspective and 3D are a must here.

This tattoo is done by Eric Striker.

Something cool for you Some years ago, the trend was doing some animals on a geometrical way, but now patterns rocks.
In big artworks wit patterns works really great, but this kind of tattoos are not for everyone, because they have a lot of hours (and pain). × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Nick Fierro.

Made by Cristina Agacitei.

Key factors of Glitch tattoos

• The tattoo must be, at least, with one glitch effect.
• There are a lot of different glitch effects, not just the standard one.
• This kind of tattoos usually are on black and grey but can be colored too.
• For doing this glitch effect properly, you must be a good tattoo artist.

This tattoo is done by No Face Tattoo.

Something cool for you Glitch Tattoo style is not a trend, but can have your tattoo a different point of view.
If the tattoo artist can do it properly, the effect can be just awesome. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Glow in the dark tattoos

• Doesn’t matter the main style, the tattoo has to glow in the dark.
• There are some UV inks with different colors.
• It is not a tattoo style for everyone, but it is something different, sure.

This tattoo is done by Hiphopsprayer.

Something cool for you Yes, this is a brand-new style because UV inks are really new.
It is not a trend and it is not for everyone, but it is really special. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Milky  Tattoos.

Made by Neon Dream.

Key factors of Gradient tattoos

• The point is the tattoo must be with, at least, a gradient concept.
• The black and grey gradient is, from bold to dot.
• The colored gradient can be on color intensity or with different colors.

This tattoo is done by Keene Tattoo.

Something cool for you Gradient is a concept we like because you have endless possibilities to have a unique tattoo.
As we told you at the top of this style, is not trendy, but the result can be awesome. One more thing: if it is colored, you must choose well your colors! × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Graffiti tattoos

• Usually these tattoos are colorful.
• They have a lot of bright, even if the colors are dark.
• Can be big or little, doesn’t matter.

This tattoo is done by Daniel Guldborg.

Something cool for you Some people order this kind of tattoo design to a graffiti artist, and then, the tattoo artist just inks it.
Moreover, there are a lot of graffiti artist that tattoo too, and you can have the whole experience. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Cesio Sánchez.

Made by Andrei Moisa.

Key factors of Grey Wash tattoos

• Are “inside” the Black&Grey tattoo styles.
• This kind of tattoos are discreet because the color.
• You can do every design you want, here the limitation is about the color. Only.

This tattoo is done by Slawek Pawlik.

Something cool for you Even fresh and not healed, Grey Wash tattoos are discreet, and you think they have some time.
This is because we are really use to heavy black ink in the last years, and grey tattoos, in our head, are just black ones with a lot of seasons. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors for Half Tattoo Style

• Usually, two different tattoo styles (it can be more, but the result is not the same).
• You can part by halves your tattoo in the position you want.
• The better, the more different the tattoo styles are.

This tattoo is done by Vicent Zattera.

Something cool for you As you can see, the point here is to try something unique and bold, because the rules of this tattoo style are made for that purpose.

Don’t be shy and go for a very eye-catching design, mix one half in color and another in black and gray or something similar, and the finish will be fantastic. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by  Josh FR Tattoo.

Made by Oggy Bame.

Key factors of Haida tattoos

• 3 colors allowed: black, red, and blue.
• Traditional Haida tattoos are about animals, plants, and nature.
• The lines usually are thick and bold.
• It works better on big designs.

This tattoo is done by Daniel Lemos.

Something cool for you Haida culture is really a thing.
If you want to respect the traditions with these tattoos, you must inform a lot about them, because the different colors represent different things, as well the designs.
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Made by J.A.E.S.K.A.

Made by OG ART.

Key factors of Hyper Realism tattoos

• Hyper Realism tattoos must be like a photo.
• No matter if it is colored or just black.
• No matter if the design seems real or a fantasy (thanks, Bohemian Rhapsody)

This tattoo is done by Pol.

Something cool for you Hyper Realism tattoos are difficult to make.
Really difficult.
You need a top tattoo artist specialized on this style for having the result you want. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Mirko Ponti.

Made by el_donante.

Key factors of Illustrative tattoos

• Illustrative tattoos can be black or colored
• Can be very, very different in style.
• Can be dotwork, blackwork, realism or even abstract.
• Some artists influence in classical art, others in avant-garde, even in drawings

This tattoo is done by John Monteiro.

Something cool for you Illustrative tattoo style is something diverse, and so it becomes a very rich style.
Of course, with these features, is a tattoo style perfect for almost everyone. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Julianna Menna.

Made by Amoeba Tattoo.

Key factors of Inverted tattoos

• Just the color must be inverted.
• The main colors here are black, grey, and blue tones for the background and big areas, with touch of colors for details.
• They are really flamboyant.

This tattoo is done by Martin Kelly.

Something cool for you We do like inverted tattoos, but they are not for everyone.
You know, inverted tattoos are just the one who stand out, because they have a strong presence. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Japanese tattoos

• Traditional Irezumi is a tattoo for the entire body.
• Black and red are the main colors.
• Patterns, human figures, and animals are welcome.
• Of course, Japanese culture may be present.

This tattoo is done by Ghis Melou.

Something cool for you In Japan tattoo is more than tattoo.
Irezumi art is historically related with Yakuza and tattoos are not common or a fancy thing in some areas in there.
But yes, this design is just amazing. × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Brian Kaneko.

Made by Hori Kasiwa.

Key factors of Kawaii tattoos

• Kawaii draw style may be in the tattoo, of course.
• These tattoos use to be colorful with solid colors.
• This kind of tattoos usually are small or medium size.

This tattoo is done by Roxie Ryder.

Something cool for you You can love or hate Kawaii tattoos; I think there is no point between this to election.
They are versatile as a tattoo concept, because you can choose a lot of different things to tattoo.
Moreover, you can combine a lot of different small tattoos for doing a big composition. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Kassidi Autumn.

Made by Anna Manzano.

Key factors of Lettering tattoos

• Yes, the first point is you must ink letters.
• The most of these tattoos are black, but it can be colored too, of course.
• You can see lettering tattoos in all sizes and body parts.

This tattoo is done by Jina.

Something cool for you Lettering is an art by itself, so pick a good tattoo artist on this style is a must.
The other point is to correctly choose the message you want to tattoo, the style and the part of the body, as you can see on the images. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Jimmy Castro.

Made by Custom Lettering.

Key factors of Lines tattoos

• Just lines in the tattoo.
• Can be black ink or colored.
• This kind of designs used to perform better on big tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Sanne Vaghi.

Something cool for you The concept of this tattoos is beautiful by itself: The easier the design, the most difficult to make it happen.
The tattoo artist must be pretty good to tattoo just a perfect line, it is not easy to lie with this kind of artwork! × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Destrutturato tattoos

• Bold lines for the main design.
• Different solid colors in the background (sometimes only one).
• Easy designs.
• Very well made.

This tattoo is done by Mattia Calvi.

The two just at the end of these lines, too.

Something cool for you This is something like and avant-garde in tattoo world.
Like in other artistic expressions, you have a lot of people doing hyper realism and, on the other side, another people trying to make something different and memorable.
Well, Mattia Calvi is one of them! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Mattia Calvi.

Made by Mattia Calvi.

Key factors of Mandala tattoos

• This tattoo must have a mandala (or a part of it).
• Can be black ink or colored.
• Can be big or small (we prefer it big; you know).

This tattoo is done by Dan Lins.

Something cool for you Mandalas used to be inside the ornamental tattoo styles because it has a lot of work (hours and hours).
The level of detail usually is big and, if the tattoo artist can do a good job, the results are astonishing. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Mayan tattoos

• Usually Mayan tattoos are in black and grey techniques.
• This kind of designs usually are medium or big.
• The design may be all or partially with Mayan symbols.
• They used to be intricated and ceremonial.

This tattoo is done by Rubén Barahona.

Something cool for you Mayan tattoos, as on the other ethnic tattoo styles, has a special symbology and meanings.
If you want to make your tattoo on the traditional way, you are must study a little bit about it! × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Minimalism tattoos

• The designs should be easy.
• Usually this kind of tattoos are small or medium.
• For many people, their first tattoo is one of this.

This tattoo is done by Sabrina Alfara.

Something cool for you As I told you just above these lines, Minimalism tattoo style is always a good choice to make your first tattoo.
The designs are easy but can be awesome! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Slavena Vena.

Made by Nil.g.

Key factors of Native American tattoos

• Black and grey is ok, but color too.
• You can ink symbols, animals, or anything about Native American culture.
• To tattoo Native American people is a trend too, and the designs are just awesome.
• You can do it on a hyper realistic way, new-school style or whatever you want.

This tattoo is done by Buddhaface Tattoo.

Something cool for you As in all the ethnic tattoo styles, Native American tattoos have their own symbology and meaning.
If you want to stay traditional, you must study about this culture before getting inked! × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Negative Space tattoos

• You are going to need a lot of black ink!
• The design itself can be whatever you want.
• Sometimes you need some white or colored ink to make it happen.

This tattoo is done by Aaron Manuel.

Something cool for you This kind of tattoos are fantastic and very bold, but they are not for everyone, because they are really remarkable.
You know, even if the tattoo is small, you are going to be at the spotlight. × Dismiss this alert.

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Made by Sublime Design.

Made by Jasmine.

Key factors of Neo-Traditional tattoos

• The designs can almost everything: Animals, human bodies, Classic Americana standards…
• The lines may be thick.
• If colored, the colors may be bright.
• Doesn’t matter the size.

This tattoo is done by María Lavía.

Something cool for you Neo-Traditional tattoo style is a trend all over the tattoo world, and it seems it is going to be on that way for years.
You have a lot of tattoo artists on this style, which is a good thing.
This kind of tattoos looks better if you are bold with the colors and the size. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Viviana Calvo.

Made by Danny Duggan.

Key factors of New School tattoos

• Thick bold lines.
• Very bright colors.
• Graffiti like style is always welcome.
• Modern designs.

This tattoo is done by Álvaro Contreras.

Something cool for you New School tattoos are very trendy too, as well as Neo-Traditional ones.
Moreover, bold designs here are a must! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Hornet.

Made by Ypso.

Key factors of Norse / Vikings tattoos

• Bold lines.
• Pattern or symbols one use to be intricated.
• With 3D perspective they are just awesome.
• May have some Norse culture element.

This tattoo is done by Sander Mark.

Something cool for you This kind of tattoos perform better if they are… big!
They are really elaborated so, if you want to notice every detail, is the only way. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Gloria Notarangelo.

Made by Evie Tattoo.

Key factors of Optical Illusion tattoos

• Of course, an optical illusion may be in your tattoo.
• Usually in black and grey, but it is not necessary.
• Usually bold lines, but not necessary.

This tattoo is done by Alex Meekin.

Something cool for you Optical Illusions tattoos can be really awesome or looks creepy, there is no point between both.
So, please, choose a very good tattoo artist for get inked with one of this style! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Chris House.

Made by Patt Pehrson.

Key factors of Ornamental tattoos

• Usually black ink, but not necessary.
• Intricate designs.
• Can be with 3D.

This tattoo is done by Arturo Terol.

Something cool for you Sometimes this kind of tattoos can be with 3D too, another times are more drawings like mandalas or whatever, the possibilities are endless! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Mandalila Macko.

Made by Black Lotus.

Key factors of Outline tattoos

• The design may be only outlined, not filled with black or color ink.
• Usually black ink, but not necessary.
• The designs use to be simple, but it is very difficult to perform it well.

This tattoo is done by Ami Hoskins.

Something cool for you Outline tattoos are a good starting point for your first tattoo because they are simple and beautiful.
You can always cover or fill the tattoo later if you want.
On the other hand, a good outline tattoo just outstands by itself. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by 9DoTs Tattoo.

Made by Klaus Huber.

Key factors of Pinstripe tattoos

• Complicated designs.
• Clear lines.
• Can have some colors.
• Can be with all types of lines and combine it.

This tattoo is done by Stu Forster.

Something cool for you This kind of tattoos seems to be complicated and simple at the same time.
The point for the tattoo artists is double:
First, you must be very confident with the design to properly follow the lines with the right color.
On the other hand, the tattoo artist must be awesome drawing simple lines, which is not easy at all. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Pixel tattoos

• Pixels may be on the tattoo.
• Can be black or colored.
• Can be on almost every size.

This tattoo is done by Matt Daniels.

Something cool for you You can do a lot of different designs with this tattoo style.
Sometimes you can ink just an 8-bits design, other times a mix between hyper-realistic, or kawaii with 8-bits or whatever.
The results are fantastic! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Schu Epp.

Made by Twigs.

Key factors of Pointillism tattoos

• The tattoo may be done with pointillism tattoo technique.
• Of course, can be partially or entire with dots.
• These designs are usually black but can be colored.

This tattoo is done by DotMatrixx.

Something cool for you Pointillism tattoo style is only for true professionals of this special style.
It has a lot of work and the designs has to be perfect. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Rachel N.W.

Made by Jo Espiritu.

Key factors of Polygon tattoos

• The design must have polygons, of course.
• It can be black ink or colored.
• Can be in almost every size.
• Usually not filled, but not necessary.

This tattoo is done by Sagie.

Something cool for you As I told you before, Polygon tattoos where the first trend back in 2015 in a lot of countries, but now this trend it seems to be something in the past.
On the other hand, this kind of tattoos are quite remarkable and good looking, so do not be embarrassed to ask for one of this! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by In Loving Memory Tattoo.

Made by Zeta Tattooist.

Key factors of Pop Art tattoos

• Pop Art designs must be inked, of course.
• This kind of tattoos usually have black and colors.
• The colors may be bright, and better if they are solid.

This tattoo is done by Daria Tattoo.

Something cool for you These tattoos seem to be easy and simple but, as you may read on this article before, simple tattoos can be really difficult to do.
So, one more time, pick the right tattoo artist! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by In Dave Paulo.

Made by Eric Skavinsk.

Key factors of Portrait tattoos

• Easy: It must be one portrait (at least) on your skin.
• Can be black or colored, doesn’t matter.
• These tattoos perform better on a medium size.

This tattoo is done by Peanut.

Something cool for you Just a couple of things more:
Portrait can be hyper-realism or another style, the point is not the level of detail, the point is having a portrait.
To ink faces is one of the most difficult things in tattoo world, you have to select very well the tattoo artist! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Dima Gorbunov.

Made by Reka Noga.

Key factors of Psychedelic tattoos

• Colors are a must, and better if they are bright and with strong colors.
• Color gradient is ok too.
• Of course, you need a psychedelic design, you know, odd and weird stuff.

This tattoo is done by BLVEDOVE.

Something cool for you Of course, Psychedelic tattoos are not for everyone but well done are just awesome.
As in other tattoo styles, you need an extremely good tattoo artist.
We like very much large (or medium) tattoo with this style, but small ones can be fantastic too. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Trevor//Frasca.

Made by Edkilin.

Key factors of Quote tattoos

• The tattoo must be based on quotes, lyrics, words, etc.
• Can be black ink or color.
• Can be in all the seizes you can imagine.

This tattoo is done by european.son.420.

Something cool for you A lot of people ink lyrics from their favorite songs, quotes or just a few words their mom or dad used to tell them.
Moreover, in some cases they do on the way their parents use to write as memorial tattoo. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Leon.

Made by Chantelle.

Key factors of Silhouette tattoos

• Usually black inked, but not necessary.
• They are just the silhouette of one design, nothing less, nothing more.
• Can be on almost every size.

This tattoo is done by louisd_tt.

Something cool for you If you are planning to tattoo a portrait but it is too much for you, maybe a silhouette tattoo is the best solution.
And, of course, can be awesome too if you combine it with pointillism or dotwork × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Sketch tattoos

• The design may be a sketch.
• Usually these tattoos are black inked, but not necessary.
• All seizes allowed.

This tattoo is done by Ylenia Macor.

Something cool for you If you are planning to tattoo a portrait but it is too much for you, maybe a silhouette tattoo is the best solution.
And, of course, can be awesome too if you combine it with pointillism or dotwork × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Copic Tattooer.

Made by Onekbça.

Key factors of Micro tattoos

• The only real requirement for being a small or micro tattoo if: The tattoo must be small.
• Usually are black inked, but not necessary.
• The style can be all of them.

This tattoo is done by Tilda Tattoo.

Something cool for you This kind of tattoos are really a thing in so many ways, for examples:
They are practically the only way to get tattooed in countries who ban tattoo, like Iran.
Moreover, micro realism is a trend all over the world, and there are a lot of tattoo artist on that way. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Joel Van Miltenburg.

Made by Mim.Tattoo.

Key factors of Stained Glass tattoos

• Big bold black lines pretending to be the iron.
• Bright colors pretending to be the glass.
• The design can be like the stained-glass window, of course, but can be anything you want.

This tattoo is done by Mikael de Poissy.

Something cool for you This style performs really good when you try to make a nature composition with stained-glass, like waves, a forest or a sunset.
Stained-Glass style is not a trend, but the designs are remarkable and eye-catching. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Zaje Bala.

Made by Katie Ziegelman.

Key factors of Stick and Pole tattoos

• Just a needle and ink.
• The designs are simple.

This tattoo is done by Handpoke.

Something cool for you As I told you before, we do not recommend doing tattoos with a needle and ink because the most of times is not safe enough.
So please, only do it with the right tattoo artist! × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Sticker tattoos

• 3D is necessary to pretend there is something above your skin, and this effect is really difficult.
• Usually these tattoos have a lot of color.
• The designs can be anything, but cartoon or kawaii perform perfectly.

This tattoo is done by Amir Husky.

Something cool for you This kind of tattoos only have two possibilities:
Or the are awesome, or they are creepy.
So please, choose the right tattoo artist for you! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Studio Ele8.

Made by Gato Negro Tattoo Studio.

Key factors of Stonework tattoos

• The design may pretend stonework in your skin.
• Perfect 3D is a must.
• Usually in black and grey ink, but not 100% necessary.

This tattoo is done by Andrew Sussman.

Something cool for you You need tons of hours and expertise to make a stonework tattoo perfect and, as in other 3D styles, there are only two possibilities:
Fantastic tattoo or awful tattoo.
Nothing in the middle. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Matt Smith Tattoo.

Made by Atmosphere Tattoo.

Key factors of Surrealism tattoos

• Surrealism (weird) designs.
• Usually with bright colors, solid or watercolor ones.
• These pieces perform better on large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Jim Burgman.

Something cool for you You can do whatever type of design you want.
Of course, it performs really well if you copy a painting from Dalí, but you have no limits! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Daniel Rosa.

Made by Ben McCulloch.

Key factors of Torn skin tattoos

• 3D is a must for the torn skin optical illusion.
• In terms of colors, black and red are a must, but can be colored too.
• Doesn’t matter the size, but it performs perfect with large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Adrenaline Park Tattoo.

Something cool for you As you may notice, this kind of tattoos are not for everyone, because they are very noticeable, and everyone is going to have an eye on you.
On the other side, these tattoos are awesome if the tattoo artist is good. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Luci Tattoo.

Made by Daniel Anderson.

Key factors of Trash Polka tattoos

• Black and red colors are a must.
• You must have some “dirt” element (trash, swords, bombs, war airplanes, etc.).
• It performs better with large tattoos.

This tattoo is done by Anthony Van Stratten.

Something cool for you These tattoos designs are really spectacular, but they are not for everyone, because they are very remarkable.
As we said just before, it performs better in large tattoos, like in all the back. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Petra Kempka.

Made by Léo Mayer.

Key factors of Tribal tattoos

• Traditionally these tattoos are black inked.
• The designs are intricated with a lot of details.
• Thick bold black lines.

This tattoo is done by Gustavo Teixeira.

Something cool for you You can see tribal tattoos all around the globe. Tribal tattoo have an important cultural legacy and the designs are fantastic, in large or small tattoos.
Of course, if the tattoo artist is focused on tribal tattoo styles, the result is going to be spectacular. × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Kurtis.

Made by Etienne.

Key factors of Watercolor tattoos

• The main key factor is the color itself, may be watercolor entire or partially in the tattoo.
• This kind of tattoo can be small, medium, or large because this is just an element.

This tattoo is done by wawrzynowicz.m.

Something cool for you This style is like a box, and standard element for many others, so you can do a lot of different styles with this technique.
Sometimes entire watercolor tattoos perform perfect, but other times you need to combine it with black ink or even solid colors for your composition.
Just fell free to combine and experiment! × Dismiss this alert.

Made by Alex Sunflower.

Made by Russell Van Schaick.

Made by Laura Caselles.

Made by Kathycaboom.

Key factors of White Ink tattoos

• The tattoo must have some white ink, just this.
• You can combine it with a lot of different colors and styles.

This tattoo is done by Jenna Rose.

Something cool for you As we told before, white ink may be unnoticed but, in some designs, it makes the difference between a nice tattoo and a spectacular one. × Dismiss this alert.

Key factors of Wood Carving tattoos

• 3D is a must for this tattoo.
• Usually shadowing and highlighting techniques must be performed perfect.
• Black ink is a must.
• And, of course, may pretend the wood carving.

This tattoo is done by Jannicke Wiese-Hansen.

Something cool for you As we told before, white ink may be unnoticed but, in some designs, it makes the difference between a nice tattoo and a spectacular one. × Dismiss this alert.