Tattoo Styles

Realism is a captivating style that seeks to recreate the intricacies of life through ink and needle. These tattoos require skilled shading, impeccable blending, and an expert use of light and shadow. The artists who practice this style have remarkable precision, attention to detail, and meticulous technique. 

Dotwork is a method of tattooing that involves the placement of small individual dots of ink rather than traditional lines and fill. To create a dotwork tattoo, artists rely on their expert placement and spacing of each dot to create the overall design or image. While this method can be used to create a wide variety of styles, you'll commonly see us use it for mandalas, floral, or geometric pieces. 

Fine-line is a minimalistic style of tattooing that requires the use of extremely thin lines to create pieces that are delicate and intricate. Unlike more traditional styles, fine-line tattoos are often subtle and tend to blend in with the body.  

Traditional tattooing, sometimes referred to as "old school" or "classic" has roots dating back to the 19th century. It was heavily influenced by sailors and servicemen, but today it's been adopted by all walks of life. These pieces often reference iconic imagery with bold outlines and limited color palates.

Neo-traditional is a contemporary style of tattooing that blends elements of the past and present together. Much like traditional tattoos, these pieces often incorporate classic imagery and bold lines, but with a modern twist. You'll see more vibrant color pallets and artistic interpretations here. 

Blackwork is often characterized by the predominant use of black ink to create bold and intricate designs. This style utilizes patterns and negative space to create depth instead of color or shading.  

Japanese tattoo is a traditional style of tattooing with deep historical roots. This style has evolved over centuries and often features deeply symbolic and distinctive imagery with a heavy emphasis on flow and composition. These tattoos often cover large areas of the back or body. 

Big projects are tattoos that require intensive design and multiple working sessions/days to complete. These can include arm/leg sleeves, back pieces, chest pieces, and full body suits.