Traditional Tattoos in Sydney
Bold, timeless American traditional tattoos by the artists at Smart Arts Tattoo — Baulkham Hills and Neutral Bay.
What is a traditional tattoo?
Traditional — also known as American or old-school — is the style that defined tattooing. It is built on bold black outlines, a limited palette of bright, solid colours, and iconic imagery. Because of those heavy lines and strong colours, traditional tattoos hold up and age better than almost any other style.
Classic traditional imagery
Think roses, daggers, swallows, panthers, anchors, hearts and classic pin-ups. Traditional designs carry decades of tattoo heritage and meaning, and they look as sharp in twenty years as they do on day one. It is a style that never goes out of fashion.
A modern take on old school
Our artists love the classics but also enjoy putting a fresh spin on traditional — whether that is a bolder palette, a modern subject, or a neo-traditional twist. Bring your idea and we will help shape it into a piece that honours the style.
Our Sydney traditional artists
Our team includes artists who specialise in and are building their traditional work:
- Jayden — traditional, ready to take on every classic style.
- Aoife — traditional tattooing.
- Gee — traditional and black work, inspired by old-school pin-ups and classics.
Where to find us
Smart Arts Tattoo has two Sydney studios: Baulkham Hills (335 Windsor Rd) and Neutral Bay (179A Military Rd). Both studios are fully licensed and follow strict hygiene standards.
Ready to book?
Tell us your idea and one of our artists will be in touch to plan your piece.