Graphic Tattoo — 239 Designs

Graphic tattoos are a fairly common style, and at the same time one of the youngest. According to one version, he appeared in the early 2000s in the East River Tattoo salon (Brooklyn, New York). Such tattoos became especially widespread during the years of popularity of the punk movement. Over time, the punk subculture became less popular, but this did not reduce interest in graphic style tattoos, and such tattoos are still in demand.

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Graphic tattoos are a fairly common style, and at the same time one of the youngest. According to one version, he appeared in the early 2000s in the East River Tattoo salon (Brooklyn, New York). Such tattoos became especially widespread during the years of popularity of the punk movement. Over time, the punk subculture became less popular, but this did not reduce interest in graphic style tattoos, and such tattoos are still in demand.

Characteristic features of a graphic style tattoo

Features of the style include the fact that the drawing is made in black and white. Some people confuse this style with Chicano and black and gray, but in fact, apart from monochrome, they have nothing in common.

The graphics use a special technique for printing images. In particular, this is shading. The drawing is applied with dashes, as in engravings, which strikingly distinguishes this type of tattoo from others. The shadows are harsh. A prerequisite is clear contours of all patterns applied to the skin.

A drawing can express anything:

• revealing the inner world of the one who wears it;
• some memorable event modeled in the form of an image;
• just a tattoo, the meaning of which is clear only to the owner himself.

Each drawing can be filled with individual meaning that the client puts into it.

Popular plots and combinations

Graphics can be compared to engravings, from which this style draws its subjects. Some of the pictures are similar to images that can be found in old books. At the same time, the drawings can be varied. You can often find tattoos with representatives of the animal and plant worlds.

A popular sacred subject is skulls and skeletons, which can be found in various combinations. This style was not spared by subjects associated with mysticism. People and humanoid creatures can also be depicted. In graphics, images in the form of weapons are also in demand.

Popular places for graphics

There are no special places on the body for applying a graphic design. A tattoo in this style can be applied anywhere. Still, the most popular in this regard are the arms and shoulders. Graphics can be found on any part of the arm, and quite often the entire sleeve can be covered in this style. Graphic style tattoos are also often applied to the shoulder blades, back or chest. You can fill your entire body with graphics.

Who is it suitable for?

Unlike Celtic, which is a masculine tattoo style, graphics can suit anyone, regardless of gender. If the customer does not know whether the graphic style is right for him, he can consult with a tattoo artist. The specialist will advise and recommend the most suitable style and place for tattoo application.

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