Why are old school tattoos so popular with ink fans? In Tatuantes We have talked about the vast majority of tattoo styles that exist today. Some are more popular than others, although a few of them can be classified as "historical". And although it may seem a bit exaggerated, I would like to refer to the article I wrote a while ago talking about the origin of old school tattoos.
Also known as "Old School" tattoos, this style can boast of being the first to really catch on. When the art of tattoo entered its modern stage and tattoo studios and the number of ink artists began to expand in the United States, the vast majority of them opted for this style that had become fashionable by North American sailors.
It is a somewhat simple, and even crude, way of summarizing the origin of this style, but it is necessary to understand the true popularity and importance of old school tattoos. Throughout this article we are going to comment on some of what, in my opinion, are the keys that have influenced its popularity, which has remained throughout the years. Today there are many who love this style, and that has hardly changed since it became popular. Go for it.
Vivid, flat colors
If there is something that characterizes old school tattoo style (Old School) is the importance of color. Although it can be debated whether a true Old School tattoo can be tattooed only in black, the truth is that if we want to have an authentic piece of this style on our body, we must do it in color. As we can well see in the images that accompany this article, Old School tattoos are "painted" with flat and very vivid colors.
Very striking designs
Although there are some elements that stand out from the rest, for example swallows, daggers, nautical motifs, roses or skulls, the truth is that we can tattoo any motif in this style. Obviously we find some limitations. For example, you will not be able to do a portrait in Old School. However, we can choose a almost endless list of objects like those mentioned above.
Living history of tattooing
I have commented on it at the beginning of the article, but it deserves to have its own point in this compilation. You cannot understand the modern history of tattooing without tattoos old school. If you want to have a piece that denotes history and refers to how this modern art spread, these tattoos are perfect for it. Although we will not go into details, there are numerous references that point to the year 1900 as the true "birth" of this tattoo style.
Ideal for any area of the body
If you have seen images of people who have a large part of their body tattooed in this style, you will have noticed that they adapt perfectly to any area of our body. Arms, legs, chest, back, knees, shoulders, etc ... It doesn't matter, old school tattoos can be tattooed more or less large. In addition, since they are unique pieces that do not have "continuity", we can make "a whole sleeve" with multiple tattoos.
