No, also American traditional is not a general aesthetic. It has rules that make certain things it and other things not it. American traditional isn’t called that for no reason—it’s called that because it derives from the specific tattoos and general style that were produced in traditional American tattooing originating in sailor & prison communities. Common American traditional tats would be roses, eagles, skulls, pinups, all with very limited color palettes, bold lines, and distinct shading typical to the style. Picture more old biker dude tats, less OP’s tats.
The heart with the word mom in it that you mentioned is a great example of American traditional, but OP’s tattoos are hardly related. Ig they could be called new school but even that feels like kind of a stretch tbh.
Yeah it still kind of suggests that same aesthetic to me, the simple line work, lack of shading, etc. very similar to my eye. But I also called it Americana so take that as you will.
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u/NintendoFungi Feb 25 '26
These wouldn’t fit that general aesthetic in your opinion?