About american traditional tattoos
American traditional (old school) tattooing grew from sailor flash in the early 1900s. Its rules make it age well: heavy outlines, solid color, simple shading and iconic subjects such as swallows, eagles, roses, daggers, panthers, ships and skulls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between traditional and neo-traditional?
Traditional keeps a small color palette and simple shapes; neo-traditional adds richer colors, more detail and depth while keeping bold outlines.
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