Tattoo style
Neo-Trad
Neo-traditional tattooing keeps the bold outlines of traditional work and adds a wider palette, varied line weights and richer detail.
Overview
About Neo-Trad
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Shading is more dimensional and colours more nuanced than in old school. Faces, animals and flowers are drawn in an ornate, illustrative way.
Bold outlines
Strong contours inherited from traditional work.
Wider palette
More colours, blends and nuance.
Ornate detail
Varied line weights and decorative elements.
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