Ships are up there when it comes to the best nautical themed tattoos as they have been a staple of tattooing since the early days in North America. While there have been innumerable variations in design styles and themes for ship tattoos, none are quite as iconic as those done in a traditional style. Traditional tattoos (aka American or Old School tattoos) are characterized by clean black outlines, vivid colors, and minimal shading. With this defined, we can now share examples of traditional ship tattoo designs done at our studios’ that may inspire your own.
Examples of Traditional Ship Tattoo Designs Done at Adrenaline Studios in Vancouver BC
Beautiful Blackwork
This recent work of body art by traditional tattooist Justin Delemont is an impeccable example of how blackwork can create an eye-catching traditional ship tattoo. We absolutely adore the way this one turned out, as did the satisfied client:
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This equally impressive traditional design from Austin uses a little more darker shading, and a bolder black for the hull of the boat:
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Meanwhile, this one merges the two above designs into one:
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Go Big
In continuing with the blackwork theme above, we literally expand upon the concept. While most traditional ship tattoos are small, this one boat is an absolute beast, covering the entire lateral deltoid of the client. Love it!
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Go All-In on the Nautical Concept
Go all in on the nautical theme. You can accomplish this by working the ship in with other traditional oceanic elements. As with the design below, it may include rope and anchor along with tropical flora for good measure. This concept is even more effective when done on a larger scale and with a healthy splash of big bold colors. This Adrenaline Studios’ Delemont piece encompasses it all.
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Traditional ship tattoos are timeless. They never go out of “style” and as a result you will never regret adding it to your growing collection of body art.
GET YOUR TRADITIONAL SHIP TATTOO AT ONE OF OUR VANCOUVER BC STUDIOS:
CALL:
604-669-6800 (Granville St)
604-734-8282 (West 4th Ave)
EMAIL:
INFO@ADRENALINEVANCITY.COM (Granville St)
KITS@ADRENALINEVANCITY.COM (West 4th Ave)
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