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Minimalism and realism started gaining popularity, too, as tiny tattoos became en vogue for the first time.
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They are also reimagining their craft with tattoos that look likeglitteralongside other colorful optical illusions.
Hyperrealistic artwork continues to shrink in size, and neotraditional tattoos are rising in popularity.
Ideas about who can get what jot down of tattoo are shifting to be more inclusive.
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Neo-Traditional
American traditional tattooing will always have its fans, so it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
In recent years, its younger sibling, neo-traditional, has gained popularity.
“The main difference between neo-traditional and American traditional comes down to the shading,” Rodriguez explains.
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Neo-traditional work still has those same bold lines but with more dramatic shading that adds depth to the design.
Szublak has tattooed Pokemon characters on several clients.
Rodriguez has also noticed the pattern all over their Instagram feed.
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“My prediction for 2023 is that anime tattoos are going to be more on the rise.”
Rodriguez says that recently they have received lots of requests for minimalist pieces.
Faceless portraits have become an increasingly popular request as well as simple bands around the arm, they share.
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Bic launched itsBodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers, allowing consumers to literally draw on their own temporary tattoos.
Additionally, Brooklyn-based tattoo studioEphemeraltook the meaning of temporary tattoos to a whole new level.
(One of the shop’s tattoos can be seen in the photo above.)
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Clients get the real deal tattoo experience without the permanent ink.
Swallows, anchors, and skulls are just three of the many common flash designs.
“I just love what’s happening now, especially with those specific designs.
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On social media, Rodriguez has noticed colorful tattoos on the rise on social media, includingwatercolor artwork.
They anticipate seeing color incorporated in minimalist ways as well as tattoos that use just two colors.
But this isn’t just about a trend toward the rainbow.
Rodriguez’s flash sheet from August 2022 on the left was inspired by Beyonce’s “Bigger,” one design from which can be seen on the right onAllureeditor Gabi Thorne.
And I feel like artists need to offer these services to their clients more and more.
This should be honestly the first thing offered to clients off the bat.
In fact, for some indigenous folks, theirtraditional tattoos were outlawedor discouraged in favor of assimilation.
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