Tattoo Styles
Below you’ll find descriptions and examples of a variety of tattoo styles and themes! Keep in mind that the following list, while impressive, is not exhaustive.
All our Timeless Tattoo artists are adept at a variety of styles (even those not listed below)! They are able to incorporate elements from each and can move beyond the “norm” to create a piece you’ll truly love!
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Black and Grey
The style our shop was founded on, Black and Grey tattoos cover a variety of subjects and content with one simple rule: no color allowed. Black ink and grey variants are utilized to create beautiful, clear images that stand the test of time.
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Traditional / Old School
Bold, black lines (single weight) and rich, saturated colors are hallmarks of the American Traditional/Old School Tattoo style. Sometimes called “sailor” tattoos thanks to the work of Sailor Jerry, Traditional tattoos are renowned for their bright colors and longevity.
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Neo Traditional
An updated take on the American Traditional style, Neo Traditional Tattoos bring varying line weights and color gradients to the work while keeping the bold, saturated colors of Traditional tattoos intact.
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Trash Polka
Red and black reign within the Trash Polka Tattoo style! Originating in Germany in the early 2000s, Trash Polka tattoos feature abstract shapes, brush strokes or splatters, and realistic elements to create a bold sense of movement and design.
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Fine Line
As the name suggests, Fine Line Tattoos consist of minimalistic designs, thin linework, and little to no shading.
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Script/Lettering
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Japanese
Japanese/Asian style tattooing focuses on bold colors, cultural imagery, and large designs with flowing, nature-inspired backgrounds. Animals (tigers, snakes, koi, cats); Mythological Beasts (dragons, foo dogs, demons, gods); Warriors (Samurai); Flowers (lotus); Wind; and Water are pulled together to create scenes rich in meaning and culture.
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Surrealism
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Psychedelic
Bright, absurdist colors; creative combinations; and surrealist imagery bring the Psychedelic style to new worlds. Incorporating a variety of styles from Geometric to Traditional, Psychedelic Tattoos reimagine and enhance the imagery in brave new ways.
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Floral
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Religious
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Cultural Symbology
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Tribal
Bold, black, and provocative, Tribal Tattoo styles have a rich history in designating family, clan, and nationality. Featuring rich blackwork, tribal designs utilize geometric shapes and flow to work with and highlight the body.
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Geometric
From Mandalas to Animals to Plants to Shapes, Geometric tattoos incorporate light sources and repeating patterns to showcase intricate, well-honed design. Great for covering large areas or filling in spaces between other pieces, Geometric tattoos look wonderful in black and grey or with touches of color.
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Biomechanical
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Queer
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Watercolor
Producing the same feel as watercolor paint on paper, Watercolor Tattoos utilize lots of color, often pastels or muted tones, with soft edges which “fade out” to the skin. Animals, characters, flowers, and nature scenes are great subjects for Watercolor Tattoos.
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Patriotic
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Anime / Cartoon
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Horror
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Custom Tattoos
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Reworks / Coverups
Sometimes older pieces need a little love. All Timeless Tattoo artists are adept at reworking or covering old tattoos. Reworking utilizes what is there while giving the piece a refresh. Coverups enable a new piece to shine where the old one has faded. It is important to keep in mind that coverups must use what is there already and will often be larger than the previous piece. We recommend consults with our artists to discuss coverup/rework possibilities.