Tattoo Styles

Since tattoos originated thousands of years ago, many new styles have been born.

From bold traditional Americana tattoos to soft watercolour tattoos and intricate mandala tattoos, there is a tattoo style for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to get a small piece paying homage to something in your life or go all out with a full leg, arm or back tattoo, the talented tattoo artists at Celebrity Ink are ready to make your vision a reality.

Since tattoos originated thousands of years ago, many new styles have been born.

From bold traditional Americana tattoos to soft watercolour tattoos and intricate mandala tattoos, there is a tattoo style for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to get a small piece paying homage to something in your life or go all out with a full leg, arm or back tattoo, the talented tattoo artists at Celebrity Ink are ready to make your vision a reality.

Fine-Line Tattoos

Exactly as they sound, fine-line tattoos are delicate tattoos made up of fine lines, typically tattooed using only a single needle.

This style of tattoo is perfect for childhood book illustrations, abstract single-line pieces, or even micro-realism designs.

Mandala Tattoos

Depicting the symbol that has been around for centuries, mandala tattoos are intricate designs composed of shapes and symbols that radiate from the centre outwards.

Geometric Tattoos

Made up of geometric shapes and patterns, geometric tattoos are becoming more popular.

Symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing geometric tattoos are some of the most popular because they highlight the natural curvature of the body.

Japanese Tattoos

Originating in the Edo period, Japanese tattoos depict folklore, characters from the Japanese language and tsunami waves.

Traditional Tattoos

Also known as Classic Americana, traditional tattoos are amongst the most common styles.

Featuring bold, black outlines and saturated colours, traditional tattoos became popular after sailors started getting them during the war. Today, the style is a classic.

Oriental Tattoos

While many people mistake oriental tattoos for Japanese tattoos, they depict traditional symbols from Asian cultures around the world.

From China, India, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia, the motifs you can tattoo from each culture are endless.

Tribal Tattoos

One of the oldest tattoo styles in the world, tribal tattoos originate from ancient tribes in New Zealand, Polynesia, North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.

Characterised by thick lines and profound symbolism, tribal tattoos traditionally depict the wearer’s lineage and personality.

Celtic Tattoos

Originating from what is now known as Great Britain and Ireland, Celtic tattoos were worn by warriors to intimidate their enemies.

Today, Celtic tattoos are a great way for people to honour their culture and represent their strengths.

Realism Tattoos

As the name suggests, realism tattoos are crafted through various techniques to make the subject look incredibly realistic.

Realism tattoos are a great style if you wish to ink something or someone that means a lot to you.

Watercolour Tattoos

Inspired by watercolour paintings, watercolour tattoos create a dreamy aesthetic through various techniques. Using subtle colour gradients and a more gradual colour fade-out, the watercolour tattoo style shies away from dark, bold outlines.

Script Tattoos

Script tattoos are designs that consist of lettering or numbers. These tattoos are a great way to pay homage to a quote, name, or number that has significance to you.

Blackwork Tattoos

Blackwork tattoos consist of components saturated with black ink.

Through black ink and intentional blank space, blackwork tattoos are striking and visually impactful.

Anime Tattoos

Anime tattoos portray characters, symbols or scenes from anime series, movies or manga.

With three different styles of anime tattoos, you can choose how your subject matter will be depicted, whether it be as closely to the illustration as possible or in a more three-dimensional way.

Patchwork Tattoos

Picture a denim jacket with patches all over it. That’s what patchwork tattoos look like, a collage of smaller pieces.

Usually found on arms or legs, patchwork tattoo sleeves consist of various tattoos with no background and intentional blank spaces between them.

New School Tattoos

Heavily influenced by traditional (Americana) tattoos, new school tattoos feature vivid colours and bold outlines.

These types of tattoos are fantastic for depicting anime and cartoon characters.

Sketch Tattoos

Sketch tattoos are unique, resembling a sketch or drawing on the skin.

Known for their artistic freedom, sketch tattoos feature abstract and impressionistic qualities, allowing for a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.

Biomechanical Tattoos

Combining anatomy and mechanics, biomechanical tattoos give the illusion of mechanical parts working away beneath the surface of your skin.

Tattoo artists use a range of shading and colours to create depth and dimension to each tattoo, making it look incredibly realistic.

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