| As a tattoo enthusiast, I am always on the | | | | or 'traditional' western tattooing. Some examples |
| lookout for the latest and best tattoo artist out | | | | of pledge or dedicated tattoos are the heart and |
| there. Undeniably, there are the very famous | | | | name banner tattoo, the anchor with a ship name, |
| Miami Ink, and L.A. Ink. However I am not loacted | | | | and the insignia of a military regiment. |
| anywhere close to these places and I am in | | | | Simplifications or Stylized Designs |
| constant need for the best and most unique | | | | Simplifications or Stylized appear in all styles of |
| tattoo artwork to ink myself. There are several | | | | pictures. This may range from a cartoon |
| different categories for tattoos. Some of them | | | | character, flash from the wall of the tattoo shop |
| include: | | | | to animals or flowers. You can also stylize |
| Abstractions | | | | non-flash, custom tattoos. This may include |
| Abstractions are tattoo designs that are mostly | | | | hearts, stylized flowers, leaves, and other images |
| from archaic tattooing. Almost all the tribal tattoos | | | | and characters. |
| belong to this category, as well as Celtic or | | | | Complex Structures or Combinations |
| modern, western abstract designs. | | | | Another popular tattoo type is complex |
| Naturalistic Tattoos | | | | structures like the traditional Japanese body suits |
| When attempt is made to portray some things in | | | | or an amalgamation of images and characters |
| naturalistic style, they tend to take natural form. | | | | which are not directly associated with each other. |
| Naturalistic tattoos fall in this category. The | | | | Tattoos are fun, however you should never rush |
| portrayal involves detailing, shading and | | | | to get one. Careful consideration of what you |
| perspective to make an image look realistic. | | | | actually wasnt is key for avoiding major |
| Pledge or Dedication Deigns | | | | disappointments. |
| These kinds of designs are associated with sailor | | | | |