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Traditional bones, more room

Neo Traditional

Traditional structure with more rendering and a wider palette. Animals, portraits, botanicals and ornamental framing.

Neo traditional keeps what makes traditional last — a real outline and strong contrast — then opens up everything inside it. More colors, softer shading, more detail in the face of an animal or the petals of a flower. It ages well for the same reason traditional does, while giving you far more room to make the piece personal.

It suits anyone who likes the weight of a traditional tattoo but wants something that looks like theirs specifically. Good for portraits of animals, florals with depth, and pieces framed with ornamental work.

Work From The Shop

A good place to start if you want something detailed and personal.

Neo traditional mallard duck forearm tattoo in green, brown and gold with a red halo by Reed Drury at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA
Neo traditional figure and pomegranate forearm tattoo by Abby Crider at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA
Abstract neo traditional swallow tattoo in pink, yellow and teal on a lower leg by Josh Espenschied at True North Tattoo in Lancaster, PA

Who Tattoos It Here

Book a free consult with any of them, or walk in and we will point you at the right chair.

Got an idea?

Consults are free and take about twenty minutes. Shop minimum is $100, and we will quote anything larger at the consult.

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