Discover how single-needle tattooing has evolved from ancient techniques and Chicano innovation in 1970s Los Angeles to become one of today's most precise and culturally rich tattoo styles.

The Cultural Roots of Single-Needle Tattooing

Want to streamline your flash or Wanna Do drops? See how Pamela Carvalho uses CO:CREATE to list, share, and book tattoos, all in one place.

How to Run a Wanna Do Drop Using CO:CREATE

 From fine lines to bold statements, explore the tattoo styles shaping the industry today—how artists refine techniques and bring intentional designs to life.

From Fine Lines to Bold Statements: Tattooing Today

Discover the beauty and versatility of floral and botanical tattoos. From timeless roses to intricate Japanese designs, explore the deep meanings, diverse aesthetics, and expert techniques that bring nature-inspired tattoos to life. Learn from CO:CREATE artists like David Allen, Maxime Plescia-Buchi, and Victoria LoMonaco, showcasing the enduring legacy of botanical motifs in modern tattooing.

The Beauty of Floral and Botanical Tattoos

Cybersigilism tattoos are a striking blend of technological (cyber) influence and mystical (sigil) aesthetics. The designs that characterize cybersigilism appear organic, but often combine subtle figurative elements. Often seen as tramp stamp tattoos and neo tribal tattoos.

The Roots and Aesthetics of Cybersigilism Tattoos

Explore the timeless appeal of American Traditional tattoos, or simply Traditional Tattoo Style. It is celebrated for its bold lines, clear designs, and scalability. From old-school roots to icons like Sailor Jerry, discover why traditional tattooing remains a cornerstone of the popular tattoo style

The Aesthetics and Themes of Traditional Tattoos

Explore the captivating world of 3D tattoos, where realism meets Y2K and neotraditional styles. Artists like Anya Tsyna and Pony Lawson create hyperrealistic designs with bold metallic tones, turning tattoos into dynamic, otherworldly art. Find your tattoo inspiration here

Contemporary Hyperrealism: 3D Tattoos

Explore the rich history and evolution of tribal tattoo styles, from traditional Polynesian, Māori, and Celtic designs to modern interpretations like neotribal, cybersigilism, and blackwork. Learn about the best tribal tattoo artists, techniques, and the cultural significance behind this enduring art form.

Tribal Tattoos and Influence

Discover engraving-inspired tattoos blending medieval and gothic art with modern body art. From fine line etching to Dürer’s iconic motifs, explore unique tattoo designs rooted in engraving, woodcut, and Renaissance aesthetics.

Exploring Engraving, Etching, Wood Cutting, Medieval and Gothic Art in Modern Body Art

We explore 10 of the most popular tattoo styles from American Traditional tattoos to realism tattoo style and minimal tattoos. Find your tattoo inspiration and tattoo ideas.

An Introduction to 10 of the Most Popular Tattoo Styles

Dark arts tattoos are where the ghoulish and the supernatural mingle. As a subset, these are the tattoos that pay homage not only to horror and slasher films, but can also convey deeper emotional characteristics

The Aesthetics and Techniques of Horror-Based Dark Arts Tattooing

Realism tattoos, or realistic tattoos, strive for truthful likeness. The most common convention is photorealism — translating the subject of a photograph to skin. Alternates are hyper-realistism, micro-realism, and surrealism; all of which can be seen in color or black and gray. Realism tattoo artists to know, include Cleo Pétra, Kevin Laroy, Snuffy, and Dmitry Troshin

The Aesthetics and Techniques of the Realism Tattoo Style

Neo-Traditional describes a subset of contemporary tattoos that blend the aesthetic base of Western traditional tattoos with a tighter intersection with art historical reference points. Generally, Neo-traditional tattoos focus on figurative elements such as portraits or animals. Neo-Traditional tattoo artists include Fiori Lorett, Krish Trece, Giorgia Mae Rawlings

Breaking Down Neo-Traditional Tattoos

Ornamental tattoo style, or decorative tattoos, describe a broad range of decorative and pattern work tattoos. This style guide breaks down common ornamental iconography and aesthetics used by top ornamental tattoo artists such as Anderson Luna, Dillon Forte, Nick Fierro and Diamante.

Understanding Ornamental Tattoos in Descriptive Terms

Geometric tattoos, a popular tattoo style with precise shapes and intricate patterns, have gained widespread popularity. Learn more about this style's history and key artists.

Tattoo Knowledge Hub

The Cultural Roots of Single-Needle Tattooing

The Cultural Roots of Single-Needle Tattooing

The Beauty of Floral and Botanical Tattoos

The Roots and Aesthetics of Cybersigilism Tattoos

The Aesthetics and Themes of Traditional Tattoos

Contemporary Hyperrealism: 3D Tattoos

Tribal Tattoos and Influence

Exploring Engraving, Etching, Wood Cutting, Medieval and Gothic Art in Modern Body Art

An Introduction to 10 of the Most Popular Tattoo Styles

The Aesthetics and Techniques of Horror-Based Dark Arts Tattooing

The Aesthetics and Techniques of the Realism Tattoo Style

Breaking Down Neo-Traditional Tattoos

Understanding Ornamental Tattoos in Descriptive Terms

Exploring Geometric Tattoos – History, Inspirations, and Artists