Tattoo Styles
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Traditional, oriental, tribal, black and grey, horror, avant-guarde and much more
The characteristic elements and distinctive traits of all tattoo styles, taking a closer look at genres, historical periods and interpretations.
Leprechaun, a sprite who turned into a tattoo
He shows up on the skin of many a tattoo lover just as he does in the muic of Frank Zappa, so let’s see where this character from Irish folklore…
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Best ideas for Neck Tattoos
The neck is a very particular part of the body when related to tattoos. Besides being one of the most exposed (and painful to tattoo) areas of the body it…
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Yokai Tattoos from the Japanese Mythology
Yōkai is a Japanese word that can be translated with “apparitions”, “ghosts”, or “demons”: this term usually refers to supernatural creatures from the Japanese mythology. The legends refer to different…
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Amazing Tattoos from all around the world
Our new selection of amazing Tattoos from all around the world to welcome the new year 2021! Tattoo Life team has selected 12 tattoos – recently published on Instagram –…
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The best Oriental Tattoos from all around the world
For its subjects, the oriental tattoo is inspired by ancient traditions and legends. The most beloved characters are snakes, koi-carps, tigers, dragons and other ferocious animals, but also deities and…
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The Best Chicano Style Tattoos
Chicano is not just a tattoo style, but also form of art, a way of life and a powerful form of non-verbal language. Born overseas, in the Latin districts of…
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Kitsune Tattoos, the magic, Japanese fox
Kitsune means “fox”: an animal that is of enormous importance in Japan, protagonist of myths and legends, as well as a beloved subject in tattooing. According to Japanese mythology, the…
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Mind blowing Ornamental Tattoos
Intricate interweaving of points, spirals, clean lines, geometric motifs, hypnotic patterns: everything come together in unique compositions thanks to the skill and creativity of the tattoo artists… This is Ornamental…
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Halloween Tattoo Ideas
Scary skeletons and spooky ghosts, carved pumpkins, black cats, bizarre characters and a special focus on witches (beautiful, angry, seductive and threatening more than ever): with this selection of tattoos…
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A new gallery of the best Traditional Tattoos
For many tattoo artists and tattoo collectors, the love for Traditional is a real inexhaustible passion. The iconic subjects, the unmistakable palette, the clarity of the messages that these tattoos…
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Disney Characters Tattoo Gallery
The cartoon (and comics) characters we met in childhood often stay with us even when we grow up. We become very fond of their stories and adventures, their features, their…
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Hyottoko Tattoos Gallery
The character portrayed in this traditional mask from Noh theatre is called Hyottoko (from Hi Otoko, later contracted into Hyottoko) which literally means “fire man”. His mouth is puckered and…
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Bay Area Traditional Tattoos
The Bay Area Traditional style was born in California in the 80s, and represents an evolution of Old school tattoos. Back then, tattoo artists began experimenting with multiple design styles,…
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Man’s Ruin Tattoos, a great classic in the Traditional style
Man’s Ruin is the name of an iconic subject, one of the old favourites which has its roots in the origins of Old School. In classic iconography it is generally…
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Avant Garde Tattoos, a Triumph of Creativity
Tattoo styles are constantly evolving: they cross paths and even fuse in a striving towards the outer limits of experimentation. Thanks to many of these creative and even audacious experiments,…
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Tengu Tattoos, legendary creatures of Japan
Tengu are fantastic creatures from Japanese folk tradition, shown (and tattooed!) alone or in broader compositions. They are generally depicted as bird-men, with a long, prominent nose or even a…
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Realistic Tattoos are timeless work of art
Whether in black and grey or in colors, realistic tattoos are certainly among the most spectacular. This style allows tattoo artists to demonstrate their skills at best and express their…
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Waves Tattoos and the power of the Ocean
In Japanese art and tattooing, the aquatic element has always had a fundamental role and a very important metaphorical, artistic and aesthetic value. The sea waves, often represented in paintings…
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Focus on: Foot Tattoo
The feet are an exciting challenge and a source of great satisfaction for a tattoo artist from a morphological point of view. Because feet allow for a juxtaposition between the…
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New School Tattoos Gallery
The New School style was probably born in the United States around the early 70s. It is influenced by some features of Old School tattooing and often characterized by heavy…
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Dark Tattoos Gallery
When we speak of “Dark Tattoos” we are talking about a number of styles with roots in diverse languages, cultures and subcultures. Among other things, we are dealing with music…
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Tattoo Gallery: Neo Traditional
An imaginative palette, new shades of colours, a three-dimensional identity, fine and bold lines with a flowing, smooth movement and a unique design: this is Neo Traditional! Old and new…
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Samurai Tattoos: the most powerful icon in Japanese Style
Samurai are the celebrated Japanese warriors who placed themselves at the service of the great Lords of the Empire. Formidable fighters, they possessed a strong sense of honour, and have…
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Tattoo Lettering: our choice
When a message become a magnificent work of art! The origin of writing is believed to date back to the time of the Phoenicians, and its development is complex and…
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