Bold lines, solid color, built to last decades.
American Traditional tattoos use thick black outlines, a tight palette of red, green, yellow, and blue, and iconic imagery — eagles, roses, daggers, anchors, pin-ups. The heavy linework and minimal shading are designed to age well; classic traditional pieces from the 1940s still read clearly today.
Verified artists in this category list services ranging from about $25 to $2000, with the final price depending on size, detail, placement, and the artist's experience level.