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The History Of Tattooing… Ok Well Not All Of It

 

As cool as it would be to sit here and tell you the entire back story to tattoos, (and tattoos on backs HAHA! See what I did there?) it would take far too long. But tattooing itself does have some very awesome history. I’ll cover some of it here but definitely encourage you to read some books or watch some documentaries on it, if that is what you are into.

A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…

Egyptian mummy tattoos

Tattooing goes back thousands and thousands of years. Historians estimate roughly 5,000 years or so in ancient Egypt. Tattoos were discovered on both men and women from about the same time the pyramids were being built. Now, it’s fair to say that we aren’t talking about the best artists in the world here. They were very simplistic designs made with very rudimentary methods. However, as advanced of a culture as the Egyptians were, it comes as no surprise that they are some of the first documented cases of body modifications.

More Than Sushi

Japanese tattooing

Sushi is one of the great contributions of Japan, however they also greatly contributed to tattooing. In the early 19th century many sailors would return from over seas covered in tattoos collected in the East. At the time, many of these were applied using a stick-and-poke method (fucking OUCH!). Needles may be constructed out of various materials, and designs were applied one poke at a time. However, the art work was beautiful and Japanese styled tattoos are some of the most popular artworks of today.

More Power!

First Tattoo Machine

In the late 1800’s Sam O’Reilly invented the electric tattoo machine and we all thank him for that. This replaced so many different methods of applying tattoos. You owe this man your gratitude. Now, this still wasn’t as fast or effective as today’s machines, but the man was a fucking pioneer. However, Percy Waters was the one who came along and created many different versions of tattoo machines.

The Nifty Fifties

1950's Tattoos

While it became fashionable in the 20’s to have tattoos, the Great Depression kind of changed that. After that time only whores and slags got tattoos. But it was in the 1950’s when artists really began to emerge and take tattooing to new levels. Artists began borrowing inspiration from other cultures such as Polynesia to style their work. And it was also in the 50’s that we saw the first tattoo convention.

Back To The Future

Now, I could go on and on and tell you about all the other cultures that practiced tattooing and the meanings behind their designs, but we’ll save that for another time. For now, get on in to Electric Eye Tattoo in Sapulpa and schedule some work!

 

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Different Tattoo Styles

 
At this point we are just going to assume that you have seen tattoos on all kinds of people and they all look different. That is because tattoos are designed in all different kinds of styles. When you are trying to decide which style of tattoo you want to get, you might want to know what style you want it in. This will help you communicate with your tattoo artist when you walk into his shop. Let’s take a look, shall we?
 

Traditional

traditional style

 
The Traditional Tattoo Style goes by many names; Old School Style, American Traditional, Western Traditional and Classic Tattoo Style. You can spot these tattoos from a mile away. They have bright but simple colors, bold outlines, and classic designs like anchors, roses, and simple portraits. You may have even heard the names of some of the famous Old School Tattoo Artists such as Sailor Jerry or Ed Hardy. They are beloved and historic artists in the tattoo community. And this style is built to last. With these simple designs, traditional style tattoos tend to age very well.
 

Realism

realism

 
While the realistic style of art has been around since the Renaissance, it’s only made its way into tattooing in the last part of the 20th century. And you guessed it, these tattoos look very real. When applied correctly, these tattoos are very stunning. From portraits to landscapes, realism tattoos seem to pop right off the skin.
 

Water Color

water color

 
Pretty straight forward. Just as you would paint with water colors on paper, this style is set up to mimic that. However it is not nearly as easy on skin as it is on paper. Nevertheless, artists have been able to come up with stunning modern designs using this technique that has gained a lot of popularity recently.
 

Tribal

tribal

 
Thought to be the oldest style of tattooing, tribal tattoos go back all the way to the beginning. Going back thousands of years, tribes all over the world would mark themselves for various reasons. Some to strike fear in enemies, some to denote rank, and some as sort of a family name. Polynesian tattoos are different from Maori and other tattoos. While they all look similar in bold black ink, the designs are different.
 

New School

new school tattoo style

 
While it’s not so new anymore, the name has stuck with it. This style came about in the 1990’s and only got better as more artists came along. Inspired by graffiti and street artists, New School tattoos boast bright and vibrant color palates, bold lines, and a comic style. Centered on cartoons and exaggerated figures, it has become a part of tattoo history.
 

Neo Traditional

neo traditional tattoo

 
As the name implies, this style was derived from traditional tattoo styles. The difference being that neo-traditional pieces use a broader range of colors and incorporate more detail into their designs. Influenced by Art Deco, this style is beautiful and illustrative.
 

Japanese

japanese tattoo

 
Like Tribal Tattooing, Japanese styles go back centuries. These normally feature dragons, masks, samurai, cherry blossoms, and phoenixes. These tattoos tell stories of events and culture. The waves and smoke that are usually incorporated in the designs make them more powerful looking.
 
These are the main styles of tattooing. You can also do some research and find more styles such as black and gray, chicano, illustrative and more. When deciding what kind of piece you want, discuss it with your artist and see if it is a style they specialize in. View portfolios and make sure you are happy with the work they put out.
 
The artists at Electric Eye Tattoo are well versed in multiple styles of tattooing. Come in and look at our portfolios and schedule an appointment with us. We would love to work with you!

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