We’re a stencil paper’s width away from saying goodbye to 2017 and ushering in what we hope to be a great year in 2018. It was a good year for tattooing. New products were released, people from age 18 to age 80 got their first tattoo, memories were made, tattoo friendships were formed in the shop; it was a solid year in the industry. As we wrap up the year, let’s take a look at some of the more popular tattoo design trends of this past year.
Thin Line Work
Simple, clean, minimalist approaches were taken to perform many tattoo designs this year. This chic aesthetic is all about appreciating the delicate nature of the skin and allowing the tattoo room to breathe.
Watercolor
This tattoo style first debuted as a hot trend in 2016 and quickly took off in 2017. Reminiscent of famous watercolor paintings, this style translates really well onto the body. As artists continue to play with the style, watercolor tattooing is only set to grow and become bolder and brighter.
Hip Tattoos
In terms of location, hips were a popular choice for tattoos this year. Many celebrities made the style popular this year, and for good reason. Though painful, hip tattoos are easily hidden. People will only see them if you really want them too.
Dotwork
Dotwork has been around for a while, but really got a second wind in 2017. Combined with thin solid lines, dotwork is a unique way to create an entire tattoo. A lot of dot tattoos were created this year, and from the portfolios we saw, they all looked great. This style has really made a comeback.
2017 was all about minimalist ideas and new techniques. The smaller the tattoo, the better the tattoo. We can only hope to see what great work comes out of the year ahead.
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