The decision to make a tattoo also goes through other choices, among them, the style that will have the tattooed design. Currently there are several techniques and it is common, after choosing the picture to be represented, have questions about which one to use, whether the drawing will be colored or only black etc.
Some of the best known techniques available are watercolor, pointillism, old school, new school, realism, grayscale and in this matter you will know more about geometric style which can also be combined with any of the other methods mentioned above.
We can define geometric tattoos as "all those whose structure is simple or composed basic shapes using the square, circle, rectangle, triangle, for example," explains the tattoo artist @Max_Tattoo. But it doesn't stop there, many designs (or parts of them) can also be represented with the technique: "they can be adapted to more complex designs like the flower of life or also a metatron cube", he comments.
Basically, any design can have a geometric version. "Nowadays, geometric art is applied in almost all types of designs, such as animals, mandalas or just the basic design like the triangle," says the tattoo artist.
Get Inspired: 40 Amazing Geometric Tattoos
There are many possibilities for geometric tattoos available, as most designs can fit the technique. As for where to tattoo with the technique, although there are no restrictions, some are more recommended. ? The most sought after places for this type of tattoo are the forearm, trapezius and calves ?, comments Max.? These are regions where the symmetry and design of the lines are more elegant ?, completes the tattoo artist.
Read also: Watercolor tattoo: 100 photos of the best tattoo artists of this style in Brazil
Below you can check out 40 beautiful geometric tattoos for inspiration and ideas for making yours:
10 tattoo artists who specialize in this technique
Below are 10 tattoo artists who rock the geometric technique for you to follow on Instagram and get inspired:
- @ malwina8
- @wagnerbasei
- @iamcharlottelee
- @ibrahimtattoo
- @bosch_bradley
- @ kim_kress-tattoo
- @azlmtl
- @jairotattoostudio
- @eduardorodrigo
- @diegojollyoh
We can define geometric tattoos as sophisticated and symbolic, as they can convey numerous messages in one design. From the simplest single strokes to the most complex that mix different designs, geometric tattoos will always be noted for their beauty and complexity.
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