Black and grey is one of the most popular tattoo styles and works across nearly any subject matter. Color isn’t part of the equation—everything you see is achieved through carefully blended grey tones.

Japanese tattoos are known for their bold scale, bright colors, and deep cultural symbolism. Traditionally, they were created by hand using the tebori (“hand-carved”) method rather than machines.

New School tattoos take a very different approach from Neo Traditional, embracing bold color palettes and exaggerated designs. The result is a distinctly cartoon-inspired style with over-the-top features and playful distortion.

Refresh those old tattoos.

Watercolor tattoo designs are meant to have the same opaque look as watercolor paint on paper. These tattoos tend to have soft-looking edges and plenty of color (often pastels).