NEO-TRADITIONAL
What is neo-traditional?
A more contemporary version of the traditional style, neo-trad involves vibrant colours, and additional shading and detail.
While still featuring the classic bold outlines and solid colour blocks, neo-traditional tattoos use a wider colour palette, further shading and blending to develop depth and dimension, resulting in more complex texture and ‘realism’ than classic traditional styles.
This style often features nature themes including birds, animals and flora and fauna but can also draw inspiration from fantasy, pop culture and more contemporary art styles.
Overall, neo-traditional tattoos offer a fresh and modern take on classic tattoo designs.
Neo-Traditional ideas and inspiration
Neo traditional tattoos draw heavily from ‘traditional’ tattooing and feature many different kinds of subject matter. Animals, eagles, skulls, hearts, ships, roses, daggers, mythical beasts, literary references, birds, and more.
Anything can be drawn in a neo-traditional fashion , the possibilities are endless! More personalized concepts work well within this style too, such as portraits of loved ones, pets, scenes, and even specific sentimental objects.
Artists we’d recommend for Neo-Trad tattoos:
Ben Clark
