Body art. Popular tattoo styles

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Tattoos were not always recognized as part of art because they carried a heavy historical burden. The passion for tattoos at some point was not only criticized but also dangerous. Such a historical foundation gave life to a new phase of art, endowed this creative flow with a voice, with a specific message on the body. Tattoos became a lifelong performance proudly demonstrated by their owner.

Unlike the art we are used to, tattoo art has the fragility of existence. A painting can live for centuries, be restored, but a tattoo lives only as long as its owner. What kind of body paintings make people fall in awe? Which popular styles have not lost their relevance for many decades and what is it that attracts their fans? VEAN TATTOO will tell you.

Biomechanics

A unique style that rightfully earned devoted fans is direct evidence of how one art form gave birth to another. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a Swiss artist named Hans Ruedi Giger created a masterpiece that continues to inspire admiration to this day. He was invited by director Ridley Scott to create terrifying monsters for his movie “Alien.” The characters turned out to be horrifyingly beautiful; they instilled fear while also captivating viewers, making it impossible to look away. This rattling mixture of human flesh and robotic elements perfectly fit into the tattoo art and gained great popularity. Biomechanical style images are intricately detailed, deep and realistic, often creating the illusion of three-dimensionality on the skin. 

Biomechanics reveals to the world what truly lies beneath one’s skin and it’s something we certainly didn’t go over in anatomy class.

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Minimalism tattoo

What do we know about minimalism? There are no people who don’t like tattoos, there are only people who don’t know about it yet because they haven’t found their style. Minimalism resonates with people who do not want large-scale works, complex storylines, or something that necessarily catches the eye or carries a significant meaning. Minimalism is like Scandinavian style in interior design. Removing all the excess and focusing on the details, that is the hallmark of minimalism. Graceful thin lines, schematically depicted plants, small inscriptions, various figures.  Everything that will not catch the eye, but will be insanely valuable to its owner.

Realism

Do you know what high-flying is and what it looks like? Take a look at realism style tattoos and you will understand what we are talking about. It’s when magic happens in real time, and paintings come to life on bodies. This genre in art has always been valued and was one of the most difficult, but in the tattoo world – realism is a completely different level. A tattoo artist must possess high skills, be attentive to details because realism requires delicate, detailed work. This style is designed for large scales; it looks incredible on such body parts as the back, entire arm, leg; it’s the scale and finesse of the artist’s hands that make realism tattoos unforgettable.

Tribal

This is one of the oldest styles, belonging to ornamental tattooing, carrying a sacred meaning – belonging to a particular tribe or group.

Having survived its peak of popularity in the 1990s, this style remains in demand to this day. Everyone wanted bracelets made of patterns on the biceps, tongues of flame on the lower back, and, ultimately, nobody remained indifferent to Clooney’s sleeve in the movie “From Dusk Till Dawn.” Today, tribal tattoos are not requested as widely; they are regaining that sacred meaning they originally carried. Executing this style requires the artist to have not only technical skills but also an understanding of the cultural and symbolic significance of the patterns. Choosing a tribal tattoo is often not just an aesthetic choice but a personal one, reflecting respect for traditions and cultural heritage.

Old school

Our timeless classic, sailors’ favorite, the incorrigible conservative – not just a style, but a legend. In fact, modern artistic tattooing began with it. Since this style was very popular among military sailors, tattoos were made simple in execution. The distinctive feature of Old School is thick outlines and bright pictures, which do not claim to be realism but represent the face of this style.

No matter what style you prefer, VEAN TATTOO guarantees that you will find a tattoo artist to your liking.

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