American Traditional- The "Tattoo" Tattoo
When you hear the word tattoo and you think of an image, this is what you would normally think of. The American Traditional style is known for it's timelessness and it's ability to be a certified classic. Tattoos like the Mom Heart, Eagle, Climbing Panther or Lighthouse are instant examples of tattooing's iconography. This style started early in the 1900s with naval officers in the marines getting the first tattoos of this new era of tattooing. These designs were successful for two reasons, they were executable with the equipment at hand and were readable.
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The early artists made sure to lay a foundation for the future artists, giving tattoos that would last and be examples for the next generation. The characteristics of an American Traditional tattoo are quite simple. There's a thick, black outline and a limited colour palate this is simplified tattooing without seeming over simplified.
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