Tattoo Styles

Explore the main tattoo styles and find artists specializing in each of them around the world.

Realism

Hyper-realistic tattoos with detailed shading, portraits and textures that mimic photographs.

173 cities
Fine Line

Fine, delicate linework ideal for minimalist designs and subtle compositions.

406 cities
Blackwork

Solid black compositions, strong contrast and graphic patterns with high visual impact.

335 cities
Watercolor

Watercolor painting effect, with color splashes and soft transitions without hard outlines.

300 cities
Old School

The classic American traditional style: bold outlines, vivid colors and iconic motifs.

309 cities
New School

An exaggerated, cartoon-like evolution of old school, with saturated colors and 3D perspective.

161 cities
Neo-Traditional

An evolution of old school with more detail, depth and an expanded color palette.

369 cities
Geometric

Geometric shapes, symmetry and mathematical patterns combined into precise compositions.

428 cities
Japanese

Traditional Japanese tattooing (irezumi), featuring dragons, waves, koi and full-body compositions.

74 cities
Tribal

Patterns inspired by indigenous and Polynesian cultures, with bold lines and abstract shapes.

132 cities
Dotwork

Compositions formed entirely of dots, creating unique shading and texture.

205 cities
Chicano

A style born from Latino culture in the US, with black-and-grey portraits, lettering and religious icons.

83 cities
Illustrative

Linework reminiscent of editorial or children's book illustration, with creative freedom and visual storytelling.

388 cities
Minimalist

Simple designs reduced to the essential, with few lines and high meaning.

299 cities
Lettering

Custom phrases, names and calligraphy in different fonts and lettering styles.

256 cities
Surrealism

Dreamlike compositions that combine improbable elements with realistic execution technique.

91 cities