Tattoo Styles
A tattoo style is a recognizable way in which a tattoo is performed. It refers to the visual appearance of a tattoo that relates it to other tattoos by the same forms, themes, cultural movements, technical processes, specialized tools and color palettes used to execute a tattoo. The notion of tattoo style is Tattoofilter’s principal mode of classifying tattoos.
Art Styles
Broad aesthetic forms, themes and cultural movements represented in a tattoo.
Abstract
Biomechanical
Cartoon
Comic
Kawaii
Classical
Ancient Greek Art
Renaissance
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Contemporary
Art Nouveau
Cubism
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Geometric
Henna
Illustrative
Ignorant Style
Japanese · Irezumi
Lettering
Ambigram
Line Art
Continuous Line
Fine Line
Minimalist
Neo Japanese
Neotraditional
New School
Nordic
Op Art
Portrait
Realism
Sacred Geometry
Sak Yant
Surrealism
Traditional
Tribal
Borneo
Celtic
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Technical Styles
Broad technical processes, specialized tools and color palettes used to execute a tattoo.
Black and grey
Blackwork
Blackout
Cosmetic Tattooing
Eyeliner
Freckles
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Cover Ups
Touch Up
Dotwork
Embroidery
Cross Stitch
Lace
Engravings
Freehand
Graphic
Stencils
Trash Polka
Hand Poked
Reconstructive tattooing
Amputations
Birthmark Cover-Up
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Single Needle · Microrealism
Sketch Work
Tebori
Temporary Tattoos
Watercolor
White Ink