Tattoo style directory
Tattoo styles shaped around your creative direction
Explore different artistic approaches and consider the visual details that can help define your tattoo before requesting a consultation.
Explore the tattoo styles
Your preferred style provides context for the consultation; the final artistic direction, placement and design details are discussed separately.
| Tattoo style | Character | Details to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Fine line | Delicate artwork built around refined contours, subtle details and controlled linework. | Subject, scale, placement, line weight and the level of detail you want to preserve. |
| Blackwork | Graphic tattoo artwork using bold black ink, strong contrast and distinctive shapes. | Composition, contrast, negative space, body placement and the overall visual weight. |
| Illustrative | Expressive tattoo artwork combining drawing, texture and storytelling into a personal composition. | Reference images, subject matter, artistic mood, proportions and preferred placement. |
Fine line tattoos
Refined tattoo designs built around delicate contours, precise details and an understated visual character that can suit a wide range of personal concepts.
Blackwork tattoos
Strong graphic compositions using black ink, contrast and intentional shapes to give a tattoo a bold and distinctive presence.
Illustrative tattoos
Expressive pieces that combine drawing, texture and storytelling to create tattoo artwork with the character of a personal illustration.
Creative details are worth sharing early
Use your consultation enquiry to mention the artistic preferences and practical details that could influence the tattoo concept.
Placement
Explain where you would like the tattoo and how you imagine the artwork following the body.
Scale
Mention the approximate dimensions or the amount of space you would like the finished design to occupy.
References
Include visual references, existing tattoos or examples that communicate the mood and details you prefer.
Personal meaning
Share any story, symbolism or personal significance that should inform the creative direction of the piece.
Ready to discuss your tattoo concept?
The consultation form brings your preferred style, placement, references and creative direction together in one enquiry.