American Traditional Tattooing at Humble Tattoo Co. in Golden, BC
At Humble Tattoo Company, we're proud to celebrate the timeless art of American traditional tattooing. This iconic style, also known as "old school" tattooing, has a rich history and a look that's still popular to this day. In this blog post, we'll explore what makes American traditional tattoos unique, show off some of the amazing work our talented artists have done, and invite you to book your next tattoo with us.
What makes a Tattoo ‘Traditional’?
American traditional tattoos are renowned for their bold, unmistakable style. Here are the key characteristics that set them apart:
Bold lines
Traditional tattoos have thick, black outlines that guarantee their longevity. The heavy use of bold lines in these designs help hold the tattoo together overtime. Even when colours fade, designs will stay legible.
2. Limited colour palette
A simple colour palette can catch your eye a mile away, you don’t need to get close to be able to tell what’s going. The simple colour palette of traditional tattoos comes from the lack of colour pigments available during the rise of American tattooing. Most tattooers were limited to pigments available in their area, which meant having limited colour choice. The simple colour palette is still popular to this day.
3. Simple Designs
Simple designs came from necessity, tattooers didn’t have all the same modern tattoo technology that we have now. Back in the day, the stencils tattoo artists used would wipe off easily, leading to a lot of artists freehanding deisgns.The legibility of traditional tattoos also benefited from keeping designs simple.
4. Iconic Images
American Traditional tattoos were originally based on the interests of the tattooer and their clientele. Common themes include nautical symbols like anchors and ships, patriotic elements such as eagles and classic motifs like roses, hearts with banners, pin-up girls, skulls and daggers.
American Traditional tattooing holds a special place in our heart. Tattoo collectors keep the history alive and well by adorning their bodies with these designs today. By bringing these elements into your tattoo and no doubt you’ll be walking away with a powerful piece you can be happy to ride your days out with.
Book Your Trad Tattoo Today!
Ready to embrace the classic style of American traditional tattooing? Whether you're looking to add to your collection or get your first piece, the artists at Humble Tattoo Company are here to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards a timeless tattoo.
