Prison Ink

Prison and biker tats are a very unique style of tattooing. The style is characterized by heavy ink, skulls, or religious emblems.  Originating in prisons where colored ink was impossible to get. Back then these tattoos were only worn by prison inmates, ex-cons, and bikers. But like all styles they have been modernized for everyone. this classic grungy style holds a special place in my heart because of its edgy look and old school aesthetic is always a good addition to most peoples' canvas.
More classic versions will most times, if not always, feature the same source material (i.e skulls, praying hands, crosses, etc.). These are the most common motifs, however, there are many more!
The biker distinction brings a whole new element of hogs, hot rods, babes, and biker symbols and ideas.
This style is always evolving and changing improving as it adapts to every changing times. However a medium sized black and white skull tattoo to piss of authority is always a great choice!

Irezumi

Irezumi is traditional Japanese tattooing. This style is an amazing tattoo that's always a crowd pleaser. This tattooing style dates back to early Japanese and Chinese when tattooing began showing status rather than branding. Common motifs for these tattoos include: Koi, Dragons, Tigers, Snakes, Cherry Blossoms, Samurai, Geishas, and most common Buddhas.
The style itself has been popularized these days for it's use of bright colors core themes and often wild aesthetics. Modernization has been done on a lot of these tattoos such as using modern characters (i.e. Darth Vader) in traditional scenes. These tattoos always have a nice look if done correctly. Like "old school" tattoos they are made to last and don't often fade away.

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.

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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.

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