Fine line tattoos are distinguished by extremely thin, straight or curved lines with little to no shading or colour. The shape is the most important feature of these tattoos. Because a fine line tattoo is done using round liner needles, it is generally less painful than other bolder, thicker tattoo styles that require the skin to be penetrated deeper and for longer periods of time.

Traditional tattoos, sometimes known as Classic Americana tattoos or Old School Traditional tattoos, are among the most popular western tattoo styles. When you tell your parents (or grandparents) you’re getting a tattoo, this is the first style that comes to mind; we’re talking pin-up girls and anchors,

Tattoo trends come and go, but one design has remained popular for generations. Traditional Japanese tattoos are often referred to as Oriental tattoos. Think mythical beings, lotus flowers, Japanese language characters, and tsunami waves. Every tattoo has a compelling narrative to tell. Find your Japanese tattoo artist Gold Coast Celebrity Ink™ location nearest to you.

Love watercolour paintings? This is the tattoo style for you! Watercolour tattoos are truly a work of art with limitless design possibilities to choose from. This tattoo style is all, about bright colours with subtle gradients that produce the impression of a watercolour painting!

Another traditional form of tattooing is Polynesian tattoos which include Samoan tattoos, Maori tattoos, and of course what many call tribal tattoos. These tattoos are renowned for having thick black lines that carve out geometrical patterns, shapes and symbols in distinctive patterns.

A realism tattoo demonstrates a genuine dedication to excellent body art. The tattoo artist is actually engraving the world as you view it onto your flesh, so it should be something you truly adore! This is a timeless style that is ideal for capturing something or someone really specific, which includes both black & grey realism as well as full-colour realism.

Considered rebellious, this bold location requires initial thought. Hand tattoos require a steady hand and fine detailing, something Celebrity Ink™ tattoo artists are well versed in.

Portrait tattoos are a subgenre of realism tattoos and are the perfect way to honour someone important in your life. When done right, these tattoos are incredible pieces of art. The detail and skill level required by your realism tattoo artist to do a portrait tattoo mean you’ll be in the chair for a while so strap in!

Minimalistic tattoos are defined by their simplicity, understatement, and tiny size. You don’t need fancy designs to make a huge impact, and a minimal tattoo proves it. Your admirers will be envious of your minimalist tattoos, wondering what unlimited possibilities lay within the fine lines of your ink.

While neo-traditional tattoos (neo trad) focus on old-school themes, this style is known for its lush, ornamental elements. Traditional ink is all anchors and mermaids, whereas neo-traditional pieces allow you to ink anything from animals and flowers to skulls and street art.

Forget about symbolism and instead use a personalised script tattoo to convey your message. To spell it out, use initials, a single word, or a full quote: there’s no hiding what your tattoo says. But that doesn’t rule out the possibility that your script tattoo holds a unique meaning for you.

You’re welcoming peace, love, and mindfulness into your life when you get a mandala tattoo. Mandalas have been used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian cultures for ages as a form of meditation and art. Mandala tattoos are made up of shapes and symbols that radiate outwards from the centre, creating a beautiful and detailed pattern of geometrical fine lines.

Flower tattoos are unquestionably one of the most popular tattoo designs when it comes to Gold Coast tattoo ideas. And it’s not without reason. Tattoos of flowers can be in any style, placed anywhere on the body, in any size, and in any colour. Flowers are frequently tattooed to represent something significant, but they don’t have to have any specific value to be a lovely addition to your body art.