So You Want A Neo Traditional Tattoo | Tattoo Styles

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • Tattoo artist, Matt Truiano, tells us what makes a neo traditional tattoo, and how it connects to other styles like American Traditional and New School.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 229

  • @painToTearx3
    @painToTearx3 5 років тому +1729

    Should make a video about tattooing on darker skin tones, because there's so little about it on youtube.

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 5 років тому +57

      I fully back this statement!

    • @BZ1610
      @BZ1610 5 років тому +50

      There's so little on it anywhere tbh

    • @hunterwahnee7927
      @hunterwahnee7927 5 років тому +12

      They made a video like 2 weeks ago! Really good!

    • @gaetanver9686
      @gaetanver9686 5 років тому +6

      @@hunterwahnee7927 2 weeks ago? i dont see it

    • @3c3c3c
      @3c3c3c 5 років тому +27

      Its nearly impossible to see unles you are lightskinned, and there is an increased risk of keloids

  • @faithevans9715
    @faithevans9715 5 років тому +607

    He is so well spoken, I like hearing this artist talk!

    • @keifermcpot4392
      @keifermcpot4392 5 років тому +4

      Its normal, don't hear anything special.Enlighten me

    • @keifermcpot4392
      @keifermcpot4392 5 років тому +2

      Got apoint there, going to rehab tomorrow pray for me

    • @anarchism
      @anarchism 5 років тому +2

      i'd say you're just easily impressionable

    • @DonceBeats
      @DonceBeats 4 роки тому +1

      do you remember how much it costed?

  • @Nappa9000
    @Nappa9000 5 років тому +396

    Neo Traditional never appealed to me until recently, and it's a style I'm thinking of putting on me.
    I'm also not sure if this would fall under black and gray, but I'd love to see this type of video for horror style tattoos from people like Paul Booth, Steve Tefft, etc.

    • @monikak8862
      @monikak8862 5 років тому +10

      Josh Pillay I have a full leg sleeve of neo traditional black and grey work. I’ve seen some horror styles on Instagram mostly European artists and they work so so well.

    • @larrybyrd3210
      @larrybyrd3210 5 років тому

      Dude sick 🤜🤛

    • @Eminence1996
      @Eminence1996 5 років тому +1

      Don’t know where you’re located but look up Johnny Nobody. He’s been featured on Inked. Freehand Horror tattooer from Orlando.

    • @Nappa9000
      @Nappa9000 5 років тому +1

      @@Eminence1996 I'm more up north, but I have a lot of family in Orlando. You might have just found my 4th artist for my horror half sleeve. Thanks a lot!!

    • @Randomification7
      @Randomification7 4 роки тому

      Josh Pillay a lil late but check out benoztattoos on insta

  • @defbored
    @defbored 5 років тому +157

    i love these videos were artist talk about a particular kind of art style. one of the featured artist once said that he considers tattooing a fine art. these videos add credibility to what he said. these artist are exactly that... artists.

  • @Chowderslam
    @Chowderslam 5 років тому +173

    I wouldn't mind a tattoo from this dude. His work is amazing! 👍

  • @roadworkahead6368
    @roadworkahead6368 5 років тому +220

    Let’s talk about the difference in Neo Traditional in Spain, Australia, and Italy versus Neo Trad in the states...
    Vastly different. Personally love the guys at Sacrifice in Barcelona.

    • @dolmio_sauce
      @dolmio_sauce 5 років тому +5

      Mason Jordan did it originate in spain? Seems like all the best are from there

    • @edgarreyes3938
      @edgarreyes3938 5 років тому +7

      Italy is fucking killing the tattoo game right now.

    • @edgarreyes3938
      @edgarreyes3938 5 років тому +1

      In a good way.

    • @roadworkahead6368
      @roadworkahead6368 5 років тому

      Edgar Reyes agreed

    • @XX-bo5pb
      @XX-bo5pb 4 роки тому +10

      Something is in the water in Spain. The tattooers there are on a next level

  • @ChristianneYu96
    @ChristianneYu96 5 років тому +336

    i got a tattoo from him earlier this year! he's amazing!!

    • @corndog757
      @corndog757 5 років тому +3

      Who is he ? Does he have an Instagram for pics of his work ? :)

    • @ChristianneYu96
      @ChristianneYu96 5 років тому +9

      @@corndog757 yes it's matttruiano :)

    • @truebklue843
      @truebklue843 4 роки тому +2

      How much does this artist charge by the hr?

    • @ChristianneYu96
      @ChristianneYu96 4 роки тому +6

      @@truebklue843 the studio he's in charges $250/hr. I think he's still there.

    • @no_lft_shft
      @no_lft_shft 3 роки тому +6

      I just emailed him. 250 an hour really isn't bad for quality work like this. I'm really hoping he can get me in! I would absolutely love to have some of his art work on me. Amazing artist.

  • @devBadgerJ
    @devBadgerJ 5 років тому +51

    As much as I enjoy the "artists talk about..." Series of stuff I would love more of these deeper discussions into the art

  • @lilbarbiedollxo
    @lilbarbiedollxo 5 років тому +75

    My whole arm is neo traditional- its got animals and flowers on it ☺️ my favourite style xxx

  • @LadyMinaMasters
    @LadyMinaMasters 5 років тому +80

    Such a soothing voice. Would enjoy listening to many of his stories.

  • @thomassantomartino7337
    @thomassantomartino7337 5 років тому +11

    I really like Neo Traditional Tattoos with the bolder colors and the fact that it carries on the tradition from the old school traditional style with adding something fresh and new to it.

  • @EX7RUD1CON
    @EX7RUD1CON 5 років тому +5

    Just something so pleasing about a really clean neo trad piece, one of my favourite styles.

  • @mazik6
    @mazik6 5 років тому +7

    Nice work. This guy has a knowledge. Listen to him, he is 100% right on every word. More videos with this gentleman, please!

  • @ericacurry6118
    @ericacurry6118 5 років тому +200

    I love neotraditional, all the work on my body is in this style. Its beautiful to me ❤️

    • @v.ningthoujam7830
      @v.ningthoujam7830 5 років тому

      Can I see?

    • @ericacurry6118
      @ericacurry6118 5 років тому +4

      Assuming you aren’t trying to be gross right?
      But I’d totally post a pic of some of them (the more publicity visible ones) but I’m not sure how to attach photos in youtube comments anymore :/

    • @oxyroid
      @oxyroid 5 років тому +3

      erica curry you can’t attach photos to UA-cam comments sadly

    • @oxyroid
      @oxyroid 5 років тому +6

      erica curry don’t put your social media either because people will stalk you

    • @ericacurry6118
      @ericacurry6118 5 років тому +2

      cute sea urchin ik, it sucks. Normally I’m pretty shy to post pics of my tattoos too because of tattoo theft.
      But I’m trying to give people the benefit of the doubt. Really hoping he was asking out of genuine curiosity and not to be gross and to objectify me/my body/my tattoos

  • @BridgetteTurco
    @BridgetteTurco 5 років тому +4

    I'm in love with this style. Really well done video!

  • @geekifychic
    @geekifychic 5 років тому +15

    Neotraditional is my fav style, wish I knew about the different styles when I was 18 and got my first ankle pieces but got half sleeve and back piece that I love

  • @wewuzkangz4723
    @wewuzkangz4723 5 років тому +50

    I'd like to see more American artists get exposure. Seems like everyone I want a tattoo from right now works out of Europe and thats not an option

    • @MrDAvIx63
      @MrDAvIx63 4 роки тому +5

      Make a trip out of it!

    • @Sssssssslf
      @Sssssssslf 3 роки тому +4

      really? it's the complete opposite for me!

    • @andystylez
      @andystylez Рік тому

      Matt Truiano is based in New York not Europe

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial 5 років тому +1

    Love this dudes work. That style is super fun for sure!

  • @trompy8637
    @trompy8637 5 років тому +5

    Neo Traditional is by far my favorite style and I can't wait to be covered in neo-traditional work

  • @FLUFFY23MONSTER
    @FLUFFY23MONSTER 5 років тому +25

    Pretty sure my comment won’t make an impression but I’d really like to see this style video on the other styles he referred to; new school, illustration, color illustration ect... definitely a fan of these more documentary artist explanation

  • @DCASS1121
    @DCASS1121 5 років тому +4

    I love these videos! You guys should definitely do more of these and artist profiles. 🤙🏻

  • @alchemykrop4772
    @alchemykrop4772 5 років тому +8

    Well spoken and beautiful art, truly amazing

  • @MrShokolol
    @MrShokolol 4 роки тому +3

    I liked the tattoos they shown made by him much more than the ones made by the artists he said he looked up to. When the student becomes a master ..! Gratz man, great job !

  • @IslaSkye123
    @IslaSkye123 5 років тому

    This is one of my favorite videos on here. Very informative and well spoken.

  • @cupboard_raider
    @cupboard_raider 3 роки тому +3

    I'm getting a neo trad cover-up on my leg, gonna be a half sleeve! I'm excited as hell. I'm covered in celtic/african tribals so this will be my first one 😊

  • @andyhall7032
    @andyhall7032 3 роки тому +1

    love it when you see japanese in this neo-traditional style...flat...thick black lines...great color...looks amazing

  • @michostayfitted3033
    @michostayfitted3033 4 роки тому +3

    The way he talks about it is Kind of tempting to step outside my comfort zone about collecting tattoos and jump on a neo traditional tattoo 🤔

  • @sadjst
    @sadjst 5 років тому +25

    i am commenting before watching the video.
    i got a neo trad tattoo a week ago, i'm plenty happy with it and i hope i don't change my mind after this video :p

    • @sadjst
      @sadjst 5 років тому +7

      @Alyssa Chu i confused neo trad and new school but as he explains in the video they are both really similar. and no, it didn't change my mind. the differences he talks about between neo trad and new school made me even more confident in the choices i made :)

  • @joshbasilio3537
    @joshbasilio3537 3 роки тому

    I’m more of an American traditional style for tattoos but I have a lot of respect for neo traditional and the tattoo artists that work effortlessly with this kind of style.

  • @greengrass2954
    @greengrass2954 Рік тому

    My favourite tattoo style im learning it myself right now and am so excited

  • @Forest_V19
    @Forest_V19 5 років тому +7

    I would love a new traditional rose. They a,ways look so beautiful.

  • @VoluptuousLynn
    @VoluptuousLynn 5 років тому +3

    Very beautiful work Matt

  • @madabouthollyoaks411
    @madabouthollyoaks411 4 роки тому

    This was the most informative video so far thank you please have any more artists who you interview in the future really get into the differences and similarities between their style and others

  • @JetPackDino
    @JetPackDino Рік тому

    Excellent video. I'm not an artist and I've been trying to really nail down what exactly a Neo traditional tattoo is (my next tattoo is with a Neo traditional artist). This is brilliant

  • @lauren3878
    @lauren3878 5 років тому

    I love these educational videos. Super helpful 👍

  • @abolition1889
    @abolition1889 5 років тому +2

    A true artist can draw inspiration from anything, even from the most mundane and dull objects.

  • @ryanh5823
    @ryanh5823 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video. Definitely checking out Matt's work, looking to experiment in this style.

  • @kellykujawa89
    @kellykujawa89 4 роки тому +2

    I've never been a big fan of traditional tattoos, but I can see why people would be. Now that I think about it actually all my tattoos are realistic. Also, I'm so glad he brought up the difference between new school & traditional, because I always wondered what the difference was between the 2 tbh👌

  • @KerryBlue72
    @KerryBlue72 2 роки тому

    Great artist and cool chill perspective.

  • @BereBautista
    @BereBautista 5 років тому +5

    Such a nice interview

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft 3 роки тому +1

    Well I just found the artist I want to do my left sleeve. Thanks inked!

  • @downsjmmyjones101
    @downsjmmyjones101 5 років тому +1

    Yeah you can definitely see his new school influence on his neo-trad works.

  • @ZyKLonBē
    @ZyKLonBē 5 років тому +1

    Love traditional tattoos. I have a couple sailor Jerry tattoos. They’ve kinda faded over the years I really need to have them touched up

  • @Re_boobs
    @Re_boobs 3 роки тому

    he look so happy when talking about color

  • @CAVEMANsean
    @CAVEMANsean 3 роки тому +1

    The thing about neo traditional is it's so broad. It can be a very traditional looking piece with colors that aren't a part of the American traditional pallette. Or it can be an American traditional image like an eagle with a snake done with a lot more detail. It's such a wide variety

  • @parkouryan8204
    @parkouryan8204 5 років тому +33

    yes im booked neotraditional arm tattoo 4months ago, finally i can get my first tattoo done at 11th july

    • @teaoftheworld8942
      @teaoftheworld8942 5 років тому +3

      Parkour Yan
      I hope everything goes well and you love it!

    • @parkouryan8204
      @parkouryan8204 5 років тому +1

      Tea Of The World aww thank u so much, i really love Neotraditional style hahaha

    • @Morgan-B
      @Morgan-B 5 років тому

      Twinsies! I’m getting my next tattoo on the 11th too 😊

    • @parkouryan8204
      @parkouryan8204 5 років тому

      Morgan Orthner ohhh yess where u gonna tattooed on?

    • @danielbirdy
      @danielbirdy 5 років тому

      im getting my first on the 11th as well!

  • @Damshii
    @Damshii 5 років тому

    One of my fav styles of tattoo!

  • @BookOfFaustus
    @BookOfFaustus 5 років тому +8

    I think it's time for a new tattoo!

  • @jamez3x
    @jamez3x 5 років тому

    Black and grey guy here but appreciate anyone who does anything beautiful

  • @youknow1595
    @youknow1595 3 роки тому

    Neo trad is so dope, definitely my fave

  • @johndodd3036
    @johndodd3036 3 роки тому +1

    I love Neo trad Japanese... just got my first piece of a foo dog and it’s dope

  • @ChadBarnier
    @ChadBarnier 5 років тому

    Love the Madame Talbot print

  • @andila716
    @andila716 5 років тому +14

    I'm about to get a traditional Berber tattoo made with the traditional way, I think I'm gonna scream but it's worthy!!

  • @BenSmith-cm8oc
    @BenSmith-cm8oc 4 роки тому +3

    That tarot tattoo was boss

  • @Billothy69
    @Billothy69 3 роки тому

    It wasn't until this video that I even knew what neo traditional was, let alone how much i wanted one

  • @helllobren
    @helllobren 3 роки тому +1

    neo trad looks "easy" at times but looking at this process, wow

  • @JustAwesome2020
    @JustAwesome2020 5 років тому +4

    I would love to get tattooed by him👌🏼

  • @karenjb82
    @karenjb82 2 роки тому

    I have 3 tattoos in this style so far & want more!

  • @thenuggetholder
    @thenuggetholder 5 років тому

    My favorite tattoo style 😄

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft 3 роки тому

    16 days!!! Lets gooooooo!

  • @nomo4u886
    @nomo4u886 4 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah I need one

  • @thomassantomartino7337
    @thomassantomartino7337 4 роки тому

    I love traditional & neo-ttaditionsl, but for character studies neo-ttaditionsl is King for me.

  • @nicholasfotou2980
    @nicholasfotou2980 5 років тому +2

    I would love for this guy to do my Mollymauk piece.

  • @lukeyellowtail1145
    @lukeyellowtail1145 5 років тому +4

    I like the channel Yeliz Günay Dövme Stüdyosu. They have some amazing neo work on there.

  • @kinglysander100
    @kinglysander100 4 роки тому +1

    So how does Neo Traditional tattoos work on dark skin tones 🤷🏾‍♂️. Looking to get one done but I can’t see any examples online.

  • @suriyah9527
    @suriyah9527 5 років тому +4

    What's that background music?

  • @maddilombino2998
    @maddilombino2998 3 роки тому

    Can you do “so you want a new school style tattoo”

  • @bostonbruinsfan247
    @bostonbruinsfan247 5 років тому

    Traditional is my favorite.

  • @eddyram4932
    @eddyram4932 3 роки тому +3

    Neo Traditional is my favorite tattoo style to see on women. It’s just so damn beautiful.
    I’m all covered in old school Traditional, and I love mine.

  • @justpassingby3409
    @justpassingby3409 4 роки тому

    Do you guys think it’ll look dope if I have a mix of black and gray and neo traditional tattoos?

  • @CuddleFish124
    @CuddleFish124 5 років тому +2

    Gosh darn it why can't some of these awesome neo traditional tattoo artists be on the west coast! *sigh* This guys art looks amazing I'd love to have a piece from him!

    • @anima6035
      @anima6035 5 років тому +1

      Road trip!

    • @spicypillow
      @spicypillow 3 роки тому

      Check out Matt Tischler (Tish Tattoo) based in CA.

  • @elijahtorres9699
    @elijahtorres9699 5 років тому

    I'm trying to find a neo traditional artist in Philly, let me know if you guys have any suggestions

  • @evanjacobson446
    @evanjacobson446 4 роки тому

    Show more examples please

  • @zalmat_myst8830
    @zalmat_myst8830 3 роки тому

    Well now I want a neo-traditional tattoo.

  • @isabellatoose3839
    @isabellatoose3839 5 років тому +25

    I only clicked on this video to find out what neotraditional means

  • @Harry-wb6zw
    @Harry-wb6zw 4 роки тому

    Can someone help, I'm thinking of getting my first tattoo of a neo traditional wolf on my forearm. But I don't know how long it will take to get it tattooed and how much it will cost

    • @SublimeUSA
      @SublimeUSA 4 роки тому +1

      Harry do your research on artists and schedule a consultation with them. They’ll be able to answer your questions.

  • @gintarebaskeviciute5672
    @gintarebaskeviciute5672 5 років тому +5

    This guys seems to be perfect for a tattoo that I want to get! Too bad that I live on the other side of the world and I'm a broke uni student. ":D

  • @lukeyellowtail1145
    @lukeyellowtail1145 5 років тому +1

    Music?

  • @hylee1811
    @hylee1811 5 років тому

    Earlier I did a solid neo tat and it was hurt af

  • @christianmccarron3776
    @christianmccarron3776 5 років тому +1

    What song is playing at 2:30

  • @hollyodii5969
    @hollyodii5969 5 років тому +1

    Who is this amazing artist?

    • @sommelierofstench
      @sommelierofstench 5 років тому

      Holly odii might wanna check that video description

  • @johndavis7875
    @johndavis7875 5 років тому

    Next level tattøø game Wøw 🤭

  • @universityofmaryland8633
    @universityofmaryland8633 3 роки тому

    What’s this guys name?

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms 3 роки тому

    hard to watch when the same background song is in my movie too

  • @crocodilerock9892
    @crocodilerock9892 5 років тому

    i have that shirt

  • @wyattbreymeyer4033
    @wyattbreymeyer4033 3 роки тому +1

    ahhhh these are the other people buying the black dummy thick nitrile gloves , i work on cars and those are my fav

  • @eeLxSkater
    @eeLxSkater 5 років тому +2

    What's up with the sad music

  • @misti-step
    @misti-step 3 роки тому +1

    why is the music so intense lol

  • @mikuenjoyerXD
    @mikuenjoyerXD 5 років тому +14

    The music was a bit too loud, i had a hard time focusing on his soft-spoken voice

  • @romichjordan
    @romichjordan 4 роки тому

    2.17+ song
    please

  • @tattoolover5753
    @tattoolover5753 5 років тому +1

    😲😲

  • @livcox9565
    @livcox9565 5 років тому +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @BlitheDream
    @BlitheDream 5 років тому +1

    The background music is kinda foreboding

  • @flybeep1661
    @flybeep1661 5 років тому +1

    Damn, this dude looks like me, only I have no hair and no glasses.

  • @isaislopez7033
    @isaislopez7033 5 років тому +1

    Any good tattoo kits I can buy? Any recommendations

    • @georgev4554
      @georgev4554 5 років тому +3

      Isais Lopez get an apprenticeship

  • @Soolepoh
    @Soolepoh 5 років тому +8

    When I heard Pinterest I was scared, but it wasn't that bad. I didn't hear much tattoo coping stuff. I just can't stand that but inspiration isn't wrong ofcourse.

  • @GQ3MindSpeaks
    @GQ3MindSpeaks Рік тому

    Dark skin…that is the question. What colors work well on dark skin??

  • @rebeccalougee4908
    @rebeccalougee4908 5 років тому +1

    What’s the price for a neo tattoo like something like the one that ur doing on the bk leg ? Curious if it’s $500 or more like $1500?

    • @mirracoronado8214
      @mirracoronado8214 5 років тому +1

      Id say probably around 1000

    • @20PoleVaulter07
      @20PoleVaulter07 4 роки тому

      It all depends on size, detail and the length of time in the chair. Plus it also depends on the artist on price.

  • @HardMode..
    @HardMode.. 5 років тому +1

    Prison tattoos my favorite style now. No troll.

  • @user-ql7gi1nh3c
    @user-ql7gi1nh3c 5 років тому +4

    The guy is so chill but the music is so intense