American Traditional or Old School tattoos, are deeply rooted in the history of Western tattooing. Originating in the early 20th century, these tattoos were popular among sailors, soldiers, and working-class communities. The style has evolved over the decades but still maintains its iconic look.

Neo-Traditional tattoos are a modern evolution of the Traditional tattoo style. They incorporate the bold lines and vibrant colors of Traditional tattoos but with more intricate details and a broader color palette. This style bridges the gap between old and new, offering a fresh take on classic tattoo designs.

Realism, also known as photo-realism tattoos, are exactly what the name suggests: Realistic images on skin! Realism in art has been around since the Renaissance period; however, realism in tattooing became popular in the industry only recently. Similar to many other styles of tattoos, realism became a favored style due to the evolution of extreme artistic talent of tattoo artists. Now, photo-realism tattoos are so accurate and advanced in their application, it feels like you could reach out and touch the subject on skin! Speaking of subject matter, realism tattoos can be based on anything you take a picture of: people, animals, landscapes. You name it, a photo-realism tattoo can be created! Furthermore, realism tattoos can be broken down into 2 categories: color and black and gray. Some artists specialize solely in one of the color palettes, but there are some extremely flexible artists out there who can conquer both!

Black and grey tattoos rely solely on shades of black ink, creating a range of tones through shading techniques. This style is known for its versatility and ability to convey intricate details without the use of color.

Biomechanical tattoos blend human anatomy with mechanical elements, creating a design that appears as though the skin has been peeled back to reveal a mechanical inner structure. This style is highly detailed and often incorporates elements of science fiction.

Portrait tattoos are a subgenre of the realism tattoo style, which takes physical images of living beings, and focuses solely on their head/face as subject matter for the tattoo. Facial features and other details are meticulously recreated on skin in order to compose a life-like illusion for the tattoo.

Japanese tattoos, or Irezumi, are steeped in tradition and cultural symbolism. This style dates back centuries and is known for its detailed designs, often covering large areas of the body. Japanese tattoos are rich in symbolism, featuring elements like dragons, koi fish, cherry blossoms, and samurai. Each element has its own meaning, such as strength, perseverance, or beauty.

Geometric tattoos focus on the use of shapes, lines, and patterns to create designs that are both visually pleasing and symbolically significant. This style often involves complex patterns that require a high level of skill and precision.

Horror tattoos prove that there’s no better time to celebrate the macabre than all the time! Subject matters of these tattoos involve any and everything that nightmares are made of, and can be done in almost any style of tattoo; realism being the most popular choice. While anything scary can be converted into a horror tattoo, most clients gravitate towards having the subject be a famous horror icon!