Tattoo Styles Guide – Explore the Art of Tattooing

Traditional Tattoo Style

Defined by its bold lines, vibrant colours and iconic symbols like flowers, sailors, eagles, anchors, swallows, and more, the classic American tattoo style is one of the most popular styles nowadays. If you’re looking for striking and eye-catching pieces to create a statement piece of ink, this style is for you.  Don't miss out on our traditional tattoo festival.

Fine Line Tattoo Style

If you’re into a more minimalist style or want to add a more delicate and subtle piece, a fine-line tattoo can fit you. Characterised by its attention to detail and careful technique, this style offers a great variety of designs as you can adapt your vision, from flowers, shapes, and animals to portraits; each design can be achieved with precision and minimal intrusion on the skin. Explore this sleek style at the Fine Line Tattoo Convention section.

Blackwork Tattoo Style

No doubt, blackwork is one of the most popular styles worldwide; that’s why this style offers a unique magnetism made by the use of one ink colour, creating a negative space with the skin, from flash designs, geometry, abstract design,  botanical, tribal, detailed illustrations or everything that your imagination can think. Immerse yourself in this artistry at the Blackwork tattoo convention.

Japanese Tattoo Style

Experience the essence of Japanese tattoo art at our Japanese Tattoo Festival section! A style that blends tradition and innovation, this style offers an art that captures the Japanese culture's beauty, symbolism and connection. With bold lines, a striking colour palette and a balance in the composition, this style is all about heritage. Add iconic symbols like dragons, koi fishes, cherry blossoms, samurai, waves and more. 

Geometric Tattoo Style

A geometric tattoo may be the answer if you're looking for precision. This popular tattoo is characterised by its attention to detail, linework and symmetry; get yourself an ink piece that represents geometric shapes like triangles, circles, hexagons, etc., in a creative piece that can be complemented with other tattoo styles like tribal, dotwork, abstract ideas and more. 

Explore the symmetrical beauty of geometric tattoos at our geometric tattoo convention.

Realism Tattoo Style

Discover the lifelike art of realism at the realism tattoo convention! Realism allows tattoo artists to create 3D Canva designs on your skin. 

For this technique, there’s heavy use of interplay of highlights and shadows to craft depth and dynamic movement that bring emotion and realism to your skin. This precise technique provides great versatility as you can capture any idea, from people you love, characters, flowers, animals, and objects to natural scenes; realism creates a live photo on your skin.

How To Choose Your Tattoo Placement

The placement and size of your next tattoo will depend on your personal preferences, personality and style; however, here are some general tips that you can keep in mind: 

• Visibility: Decide if you want your tattoo to be visible or hidden.

• Pain Tolerance: Research which areas may be more or less painful for tattooing.

• Aging: Choose a location that will age well with your body.

• Suitability for Design: Consider how your design fits and flows on different body parts.

• Aftercare: Proper aftercare is important to ensure fine results. 

• Ask Your Artist: Get advice from your tattoo artist for insights based on their expertise.

Get Ready To Experience Sydney’s Greatest Tattoo Expo 

Get ready to dive into a world of tattoos with creativity and self-expression. From classic to trendy styles, we have it all! Join us for an epic weekend packed with awesome art, workshops, competitions, merch, performances and more.

Don't miss out on the fun – get ready to experience the coolest expo in town! See you there!