TATTOO STYLES

At Live By The Sword Tattoo, our artists specialize in almost every kind of tattoo style you can imagine, with delicate, bold, dark, or colorful, or as minimal or intricate as you’d like. Check out our most popular styles, and find the artists that will help you realize your next dream tattoo!

FINE LINE TATTOOS

Fine line tattoos are done with a single needle or a small grouping of needles to create elegant and intricate imagery. This style requires advanced expertise and close attention to detail.

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AMERICAN TRADITIONAL TATTOOS

American Traditional tattoos are considered to be a part of American folk art and iconic heritage passed down through walk-in shops and pop culture of the times. These tattoos remain iconic in imagery, flash design and are often characterized by bold lines and highly saturated, traditional color palettes.

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BLACK & GRAY TATTOOS

Black & Gray tattoos are characterized by ink blends and tones of shading that dip into a variety of tattoo genres including realism and portraiture. This tattoo style requires fine detail and careful attention with each piece that may require longer session times or return visits.

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NEO-TRADITIONAL TATTOOS

Neo-Traditional tattoos are unique by taking iconic subject matter founded within American Traditional tattoos and progressing it with a contemporary and fresh look. Developments in the technology of tattoo machines and the expanded variety of color inks available have helped define this style in pushing boundaries within the industry.

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