Chapters
Six styles. One book.
Every style we tattoo, explained — with the artists who specialize in each. Open a chapter to see the work and book the right hand for it.
American · Old School
Traditional
Bold black outlines, a tight bright palette, and icons built to age beautifully.
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Single-needle
Fine-Line
Delicate single-needle work — thin, precise lines and quiet, minimal compositions.
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Solid black · Ornamental
Blackwork
Solid black fills, geometry, and ornamental pattern in high-contrast graphic form.
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Irezumi
Japanese
Flowing, body-contouring compositions: koi, dragons, waves, and blossoms.
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Black & grey · Color
Realism
Photorealistic portraits, animals, and scenes in black-and-grey or color.
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Script · Type
Lettering
Text as art — names, quotes, and typography where the script carries the piece.
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