Variety of tattoo styles

Only a true professional is able to talk about every style in the art of tattoo. Today there are so many of them that it is difficult to decide which one to opt for. At the same time, when choosing a drawing for your body, you should take into account not only the symbolism, but also the advice of experienced craftsmen.

Tattoos in this style have not yet gained much popularity, since it is considered a young trend. As in watercolor paintings such patterns are distinguished by smooth contours. When performing a drawing in the described technique, the feeling should be created as if the paint had flowed a little, as in a watercolor painting.

There are enough examples of this technique today. The main feature is several thin layers, when one smoothly flows into another. A warm, pleasant palette is used for tattoos, so they turn out to be "airy". Most often, birds, animals and plants are depicted in this technique. Sometimes you can see the heroes of comics, and sometimes abstraction.

This tattoo style appeared in the 19th century. Masters around the world recognized it as one of the most difficult to perform. You can depict anything you want, the main task is that the drawing should look as realistic as possible. Not every master can work in this technique, since the highest skill is required from him, which is achieved not so much by time as by talent.

To make such a drawing on a human body, you need to have an expensive tool at hand. Most often, designs in this style can be seen on the shoulder or arm, where others can see them.

Men often inflict tigers and panthers, women more often flowers and fish.

Organic elements are used in tattoos of this direction.It is very fashionable to apply simulated incisions to the skin through which vines or even parts of the human body make their way. One of the main features of the described style - colorfulness of drawings... Here we are not talking about geometry, only smooth lines, and complete filling of space.

It is easy to guess that minimalism is good because there is nothing superfluous in it. This style is distinguished by its small size and simplicity in details. Usually, drawings are applied to small areas of the body, for example, on the ear, on the back of the neck. As for color, black designs are very popular.

In this style, you can see:

• planets and other celestial bodies;

• birds;

• symbols;

• small inscriptions or letters.

There are a great many types of tattoos, among them the most popular surrealism, rock and roll, sketches, latinos, trash, hyperrealism, punk. Is there some more black and red, black and colored. They are very popular among today's youth graffiti, blastover and even dot patterns. In fact, the list is quite long as new directions emerge.

In linework, drawings are made with lines, so this direction is called that. Such a pattern can often be seen in girls. The range of colors is not rich, usually black or red.

With sufficient experience, the master can create effective image using lines of different thickness. These can be images not only of people and animals, but also symbols. Despite the fact that such tattoos are very similar to abstraction, they are realistic. The picture should be clear. The sizes are different: some prefer small images, others - full-fledged plots. One of the advantages of a linework - unisexuality, that is, it suits both men and women.

This concept can be found in other forms of art as well. It symbolizes new technologies that exist in parallel with the general degradation and decline of culture. Vivid examples of this style are microcircuits, computer game characters and cyborgs.

The color scheme is scarce, usually only black. Drawings in this style should be different:

• pseudo-symmetry;

• clear contours.

It is easy to guess what kind of paintings are depicted on the body of the masters working in this style. There is something similar to realism, but in this case, no one demands that very realism. Often, a tattoo is performed in the form of a caricature.

This style is very closely intertwined with ornamentation, but it has its own character. These are mainly ethnic patterns of the Pacific tribes, which are very popular due to their beauty and simplicity.

Most often these are marine life, patterns, objects of nature, or even masks used in ritual ceremonies.

Tattoos are performed in this direction in black, the contours should be clear, and in general the picture should be symmetrical.

Japan and China have given the world a special direction in the world of tattoo designs. Oriental originated 10 thousand years ago and over time was only improved by masters. Main plots:

• geisha;

• the Dragon;

• sakura;

• samurai;

• lotus;

• birds.

This direction differs rich palette of colors, especially gold, red, black and green shades.

The black drawing is small, simple and unremarkable - most likely, you saw the handpoke.It can be easily confused with minimalism, however, this direction is distinguished the negligence with which the tattoo is performed.

Many people liked this direction due to its simplicity, for novice masters this is a great way to "fill their hand", since small errors will perfectly fit into the tattoo. Drawings in this style are chosen by young people and those who like to experiment. If there are several drawings on the body, then the handpoke can perfectly fit among them.

Chicano - tribes living in California and Texas, from them this style came to the art of tattoo. Particular popularity came in the 40s of the last century, when Latin American criminals used drawings in this direction to decorate their bodies.

These are not just pictures on the body, each was intended to communicate certain information about its carrier. If we talk about modern art, then the symbolism of Chicano has gone down in history, a new round of popularity has come thanks to the beauty and effectiveness of such drawings. Cards, dice, weapons, or even money can be used as a plot. The color palette is always dark, but the tattoo can be colored as well.

Such drawings necessarily carry a special sacred meaning. Ethnic style tattoos have a rich history, they are considered one of the most ancient.

Most often these are patterns that not only played the role of amulets, but also gave some information about their bearer, for example, how many victories he won in battle. Ethnic tattoos are usually large in size, they are made in black. Their distinctive features are clear geometry and symmetry. It can also be objects of nature, deity, planet.

Steampunk is very easy to recognize because it is always a living organism with the addition of mechanical parts. The robot dog is one example of a drawing in this style. The master is required to comply with the clarity of lines, proportions. In such tattoos, shadows are well shaded. Colors are chosen dark, but with some bright blotches.

As soon as robotics developed, a new direction entered the art of tattoo. In simple terms, then it is a special symbiosis of a living organism and technology, for example, the image of wires knocking out from under the skin or metal tentacles.

It is believed that Hans Giger brought this direction - a Swiss artist who took part in the work on the well-known film "Alien". Drawings in this style reached their peak in the 90s. A large area of ​​the body must be assigned to such a drawing, since usually this is a whole plot.

This style appeared more than one century ago, when Polynesian tribes decorated their bodies with drawings. If translated into Russian, then literally this direction means "black work". Thus, all tattoos are done exclusively in black.

Of the features, several main ones can be distinguished:

• drawings cover a large area of ​​the body;

• abstractness;

• geometricity.

If you need to mask a scar or any other defect on the skin, then blackwork is ideal for this.

And in this case, to get a tattoo, the artist will use exclusively black paint. Not even a gray tint is allowed in the graphics. Such drawings are very reminiscent of engravings, they have clear lines, good contrast, there are parallel shading and dotted application of elements... There are no smooth transitions in the graphics.

If we talk about the plot of the tattoo, then usually insects, mythical animals, plants... Tattoos in this style are always very painstaking and delicate work... Drawings have no gender and can be used by both men and women.

Tribal, like some other styles, originated in ancient tribes. Previously, it was not only a decoration, but also an indicator of a person's status. Often, such patterns are applied to the body as a talisman.

In the tribes, people who had tattoos were considered courageous, because then tattoos were made with an unsuitable tool, which caused great pain, and not everyone could endure the process of tattooing.

Each drawing in this technique has a meaning. They are distinguished by a clear contour, geometry, in most cases they cover a large area of ​​the body.

This tattoo style came to us from Germany. It is difficult to confuse it with any other, since it is distinguished by its chaotic plot. It is always a combination of text, animals, people, patterns, stains of paint or even blood. If you look closely at the drawing, you can see elements of other directions in it, for example, additional work or even realism.

Of the colors, only red and black are used, where the latter always prevails. At first glance, it may seem that the plot is too overloaded with details, but here it is important to study each applied element. This is ideal for creative and free-thinking people.

To create a masterpiece in this style, you have to work with dots. The work is difficult, painstaking, takes a lot of time and effort from the master. When all the elements are applied to the body, the overall picture emerges, which, due to gradation, always looks three-dimensional.

Most often, in the described style, you can see:

• abstraction;

• symbols;

• religious motives.

Drawings in this style are a kind of sketches, as if the master has not finished his work, but this is the whole charm... If you correctly make a tattoo, then it turns out to be graceful. In this technique, only black is used, since the color will be superfluous here.

There is no information regarding when and by whom the referral was created. Most masters assume that it was accidentally noticed: an unfinished drawing, a sketch, carries no less semantic load, and sometimes looks even more impressive.

Tattoo artists should be grateful to the sailors who brought this style to the art of body painting in the 19th century. It was they who tried to decorate their bodies with anchors, mermaids. Superstitious seafarers got tattoos as amulets from troubles at sea. Since there was no modern instrument at that time, all the drawings looked rough. Modern tattoos in this direction have become more attractive, but have not lost their charm. The main task of the master is to use bright, but uncomplicated colors. Pictures are always large, poorly detailed.

This style has heavy contours, the technique was developed in the 80s. The difference from old cheekbones is a richer color palette. Very often they use bright and even poisonous shades. Such drawings are in the literal sense of the word striking.

The plots are always fantastic, unrealistic, often cartoon characters, mermaids and even dragons... This direction of tattoo is very much in demand among gamers and those who like to read comics.

Like clothes, a tattoo characterizes a person, demonstrates his style, lifestyle, but unlike pants or a jacket, it cannot be changed, so you should be very responsible in your choice. Most of the styles are versatile, but watercolor is the trend most often seen on girls, while biomechanics on men.

The color palette that a person chooses is very important. The predominance of red gives additional energy, but at the same time it can intensify the tension, so you should be very careful when choosing a plot where this color is the main one. As for yellow, it will help to unleash creativity, blue will give calmness, and green will give a sense of comfort.

If we turn to astrology, then there is an opinion about what pattern a representative of this or that sign of the zodiac should decorate with.

• Aries: the tattoo should be in a prominent place, as the plot of the warrior, the winner and everything related to the victory.

• Taurus: a small drawing with a sacred meaning.

• Twin: a pair sketch that speaks of a duality of character.

• Cancer: family tree, coat of arms and everything related to the family.

• a lion: full-length representation of a lion, or just a head.

• Virgo: pictures with special meaning for them.

• scales: flowers, inscriptions, birds.

• Scorpion: Any tattoo that demonstrates strength of character.

• Sagittarius: everything related to travel.

• Capricorn: lettering and anything that motivates.

• Aquarius: any unusual sketches.

• A fish: a portrait of a loved one.