AMERICAN TRADITIONAL TATTOOS

American Traditional tattoos are rooted deep in tattoo history. This genre of tattooing is often characterized by bold lines and highly saturated, traditional color palettes. Some of these symbols include roses, eagles, skulls, panthers, snakes, hearts, and birds that remain iconic and have modernized American folk and tribal art. At Live By The Sword Tattoo, many of our artists possess the knowledge, expertise, and experience to get you the American traditional tattoo you want. See some examples of our tattooers’ recent work or continue on for more information!

We’ve compiled some of our favorite American Traditional tattoos within our Traditional Flash Tattoo Book! With hundreds of designs, you’re sure to find your next tattoo!

Any changes or additions to the designs including shading, color, and size can be made for an additional charge agreed upon by you and your artist at the time of your visit.

TRADITIONAL FLASH TATTOO BOOK

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MEET OUR AMERICAN TRADITIONAL ARTISTS

We're proud to introduce a few of our talented American Traditional artists and give you a glimpse of their incredible tattoos. Click on the links below to see all of their amazing traditional tattoo work.

WILLIAMSBURG AMERICAN TRADITIONAL TATTOOERS

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UNION SQUARE American Traditional TATTOOERS

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SOHO AMERICAN TRADITIONAL TATTOOERS

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American Traditional tattoo FAQ

What size should I anticipate for my American Traditional tattoo?

American Traditional tattoos come in all types of sizes. From smaller palm sized tattoos that look timeless when patchworked, to full back and chest pieces that take multiple sessions and hours.

Will an American traditional tattoo hurt more than other styles?

Everyone feels things differently, but the average tattoo when applied correctly feels no worse than a sunburn. American traditional tattoos may possibly hurt more due to the amount of ink used for bold lines and color packing techniques. However the pain of any tattoo is also dependent on its design, size, and placement.

Will an American traditional tattoo last?

American traditional tattoos last very well due to their thick outlines that keep lines from fading or falling out of the skin over years of time. Here at Live By The Sword we also offer free touchups on all tattoos that come out of our shop.

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