Traditional Tattoos

Hello, All! I'm here today to talk to you about Traditional style tattoos! Traditional tattoos are the foundation of american tattooing. Designed from pin up dolls and logos from the side of bomber jets these tattoos create an aesthetic like no other. The tattoos are heavily associated with military backgrounds. These tattoos were designed in late WWI and carried over through out the years as amazing long lasting pieces of art. These tattoos constantly have a general core theme to them usually pin-ups, bomber logos, daggers, skulls, and roses. However, today most of these tattoos have been modernized and great ideas pop up when people take custom pieces of art and traditional tattoo styles, and put them together. 
Traditional-style Tattoos are characterized by bold, well-spaced lines, black shading, and simple, bright fields of color. Aside from the look and feel of these designs being great, they are tailor-made for longevity in the skin, and preserve a tradition that no one in my profession could exist without.

Amazing Tattoo Session

www.youtube.com/watch?v=frR-BGlH-_U

Dana

Dana has been tattooing since 1971. He has an MFA in fine arts and over the years have tattooed in a variety of styles.  His loves are his family, tattooing and vintage motorcycles.  He works with his wife and his son and a group of hand picked artists that he feels that reflect his values in tattooing. He appreciates the loyalty of his customers and would like to thank everyone for giving him a great career here in Cincinnati.

Dana is an excellent tattoo artist and has an extensive portfolio that can’t be compared to almost anyone. Even though he is a local artist and isn’t famous, he is one of the best there is. He has always stayed strong to his roots and remained humble.

To schedule an appointment

Call: (513) 681-8871

Northside Shop


4167 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

Call: (859) 292-8871

Covington Shop
631 Main Street
Covington, KY 41011

Jimmy Shadow

Jimmy Shadow is the owner/artist of ShadoWorks, llc. His work has been published in all the major tattoo magazines and has won numerous awards for his big, bold, easy-to-see (and understand) colorful artwork. With 25 years of tattooing experience under his belt: a true lineage of the training he's received from master tattoo artist and master weapons engraver Carl Bleile, who was train by legendary tattoo artist Cliff Raven. Jim's expertise in tattooing is truly world class. His signature style and look is instantly recognizable.  Cleanliness and quality are always the highest priority, as well as truly, custom one of a kind, thoughtful works of art that really speaks of the individual wearing the design. Jim is not fond of trendy, faddish, everyone's doing it type of tattoos and usually pass on that type of work, preferring the custom.

To schedule an appointment

Call: 513-753-8288

4065 Clough Woods Drive

Chris Savage

Chris has been tattooing since 2000 with no end in sight. He works in a variety of styles and is happy to help his customers plan and design a one of a kind tattoo that best suits their individual needs. Savage runs the Black Bird Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Savage is an insanely awesome Artist with a BFA in fine arts and always up to help his customers in a nice, private, setting. Always allowing for creative input on custom designs and not afraid to show off his talent.

For Appointments

Call: 513-373-5729

blackbirdtattoo10@yahoo.com

4163 Hamilton Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45223