So You Want A Neo Traditional Tattoo | Tattoo Styles

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 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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Komentáře • 229

  • @painToTearx3
    @painToTearx3 Před 5 lety +1723

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

    • @ianturnbow7011
      @ianturnbow7011 Před 5 lety +56

      I fully back this statement!

    • @BZ1610
      @BZ1610 Před 5 lety +49

      There's so little on it anywhere tbh

    • @hunterwahnee7927
      @hunterwahnee7927 Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @gaetanver9686
      @gaetanver9686 Před 5 lety +5

      @@hunterwahnee7927 2 weeks ago? i dont see it

    • @3c3c3c
      @3c3c3c Před 4 lety +27

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

  • @faithevans9715
    @faithevans9715 Před 5 lety +603

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

    • @keifermcpot4392
      @keifermcpot4392 Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @keifermcpot4392
      @keifermcpot4392 Před 5 lety +2

      Got apoint there, going to rehab tomorrow pray for me

    • @anarchism
      @anarchism Před 5 lety +2

      i'd say you're just easily impressionable

    • @DonceBeats
      @DonceBeats Před 4 lety +1

      do you remember how much it costed?

  • @Nappa9000
    @Nappa9000 Před 5 lety +395

    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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      Dude sick 🤜🤛

    • @Eminence1996
      @Eminence1996 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      Josh Pillay a lil late but check out benoztattoos on insta

  • @ChristianneYu96
    @ChristianneYu96 Před 5 lety +335

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

    • @corndog757
      @corndog757 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @ChristianneYu96
      @ChristianneYu96 Před 5 lety +8

      @@corndog757 yes it's matttruiano :)

    • @truebklue843
      @truebklue843 Před 3 lety +2

      How much does this artist charge by the hr?

    • @ChristianneYu96
      @ChristianneYu96 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @no_lft_shft
      @no_lft_shft Před 3 lety +5

      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.

  • @defbored
    @defbored Před 5 lety +156

    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.

  • @devBadgerJ
    @devBadgerJ Před 5 lety +50

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

  • @Chowderslam
    @Chowderslam Před 5 lety +172

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

  • @roadworkahead6368
    @roadworkahead6368 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @edgarreyes3938
      @edgarreyes3938 Před 5 lety +7

      Italy is fucking killing the tattoo game right now.

    • @edgarreyes3938
      @edgarreyes3938 Před 5 lety +1

      In a good way.

    • @roadworkahead6368
      @roadworkahead6368 Před 5 lety

      Edgar Reyes agreed

    • @XX-bo5pb
      @XX-bo5pb Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @LadyMinaMasters
    @LadyMinaMasters Před 5 lety +80

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

  • @thomassantomartino7337
    @thomassantomartino7337 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @lilbarbiedollxo
    @lilbarbiedollxo Před 5 lety +75

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

  • @ericacurry6118
    @ericacurry6118 Před 5 lety +200

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

    • @v.ningthoujam7830
      @v.ningthoujam7830 Před 5 lety

      Can I see?

    • @ericacurry6118
      @ericacurry6118 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +3

      erica curry you can’t attach photos to CZcams comments sadly

    • @oxyroid
      @oxyroid Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @ericacurry6118
      @ericacurry6118 Před 5 lety +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

  • @EX7RUD1CON
    @EX7RUD1CON Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @wewuzkangz4723
    @wewuzkangz4723 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

      Make a trip out of it!

    • @Sssssssslf
      @Sssssssslf Před 3 lety +4

      really? it's the complete opposite for me!

    • @andystylez
      @andystylez Před 11 měsíci

      Matt Truiano is based in New York not Europe

  • @FLUFFY23MONSTER
    @FLUFFY23MONSTER Před 5 lety +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

  • @mazik6
    @mazik6 Před 5 lety +7

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

  • @BridgetteTurco
    @BridgetteTurco Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @DCASS1121
    @DCASS1121 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @geekifychic
    @geekifychic Před 5 lety +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

  • @IslaSkye123
    @IslaSkye123 Před 4 lety

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

  • @trompy8637
    @trompy8637 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @alchemykrop4772
    @alchemykrop4772 Před 5 lety +8

    Well spoken and beautiful art, truly amazing

  • @andyhall7032
    @andyhall7032 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @MrShokolol
    @MrShokolol Před 4 lety +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 !

  • @michostayfitted3033
    @michostayfitted3033 Před 4 lety +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 🤔

  • @greengrass2954
    @greengrass2954 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @sadjst
    @sadjst Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 :)

  • @KerryBlue72
    @KerryBlue72 Před 2 lety

    Great artist and cool chill perspective.

  • @Forest_V19
    @Forest_V19 Před 5 lety +7

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

  • @VoluptuousLynn
    @VoluptuousLynn Před 5 lety +3

    Very beautiful work Matt

  • @CAVEMANsean
    @CAVEMANsean Před 3 lety +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

  • @BereBautista
    @BereBautista Před 5 lety +5

    Such a nice interview

  • @cupboard_raider
    @cupboard_raider Před 3 lety +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 😊

  • @joshbasilio3537
    @joshbasilio3537 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @ryanh5823
    @ryanh5823 Před 3 lety

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

  • @kellykujawa89
    @kellykujawa89 Před 4 lety +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👌

  • @madabouthollyoaks411
    @madabouthollyoaks411 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @abolition1889
    @abolition1889 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @lauren3878
    @lauren3878 Před 5 lety

    I love these educational videos. Super helpful 👍

  • @Re_boobs
    @Re_boobs Před 3 lety

    he look so happy when talking about color

  • @parkouryan8204
    @parkouryan8204 Před 5 lety +33

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

    • @teaoftheworld8942
      @teaoftheworld8942 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @parkouryan8204
      @parkouryan8204 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @Morgan-B
      @Morgan-B Před 5 lety

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

    • @parkouryan8204
      @parkouryan8204 Před 5 lety

      Morgan Orthner ohhh yess where u gonna tattooed on?

    • @danielbirdy
      @danielbirdy Před 5 lety

      im getting my first on the 11th as well!

  • @Damshii
    @Damshii Před 5 lety

    One of my fav styles of tattoo!

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @JetPackDino
    @JetPackDino Před rokem

    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

  • @BenSmith-cm8oc
    @BenSmith-cm8oc Před 4 lety +3

    That tarot tattoo was boss

  • @downsjmmyjones101
    @downsjmmyjones101 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @youknow1595
    @youknow1595 Před 3 lety

    Neo trad is so dope, definitely my fave

  • @Estusstew
    @Estusstew Před 4 lety +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

  • @ChadBarnier
    @ChadBarnier Před 5 lety

    Love the Madame Talbot print

  • @BookOfFaustus
    @BookOfFaustus Před 5 lety +8

    I think it's time for a new tattoo!

  • @jamez3x
    @jamez3x Před 5 lety

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

  • @andila716
    @andila716 Před 5 lety +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!!

  • @nomo4u886
    @nomo4u886 Před 4 lety +1

    Hell yeah I need one

  • @johndodd3036
    @johndodd3036 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft Před 2 lety

    16 days!!! Lets gooooooo!

  • @Billothy69
    @Billothy69 Před 3 lety

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

  • @helllobren
    @helllobren Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @thenuggetholder
    @thenuggetholder Před 5 lety

    My favorite tattoo style 😄

  • @eddyram4932
    @eddyram4932 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @JustAwesome2020
    @JustAwesome2020 Před 5 lety +4

    I would love to get tattooed by him👌🏼

  • @isabellatoose3839
    @isabellatoose3839 Před 5 lety +25

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

  • @thomassantomartino7337

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

  • @nicholasfotou2980
    @nicholasfotou2980 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @karenjb82
    @karenjb82 Před 2 lety

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

  • @kinglysander100
    @kinglysander100 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @bostonbruinsfan247
    @bostonbruinsfan247 Před 4 lety

    Traditional is my favorite.

  • @lukeyellowtail1145
    @lukeyellowtail1145 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @suriyah9527
    @suriyah9527 Před 4 lety +4

    What's that background music?

  • @justpassingby3409
    @justpassingby3409 Před 4 lety

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

  • @CuddleFish124
    @CuddleFish124 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +1

      Road trip!

    • @spicypillow
      @spicypillow Před 3 lety

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

  • @maddilombino2998
    @maddilombino2998 Před 3 lety

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

  • @zalmat_myst8830
    @zalmat_myst8830 Před 3 lety

    Well now I want a neo-traditional tattoo.

  • @wyattbreymeyer4033
    @wyattbreymeyer4033 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @evanjacobson446
    @evanjacobson446 Před 4 lety

    Show more examples please

  • @elijahtorres9699
    @elijahtorres9699 Před 5 lety

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

  • @hollyodii5969
    @hollyodii5969 Před 5 lety +1

    Who is this amazing artist?

  • @mikuenjoyerXD
    @mikuenjoyerXD Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @hylee1811
    @hylee1811 Před 4 lety

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

  • @lukeyellowtail1145
    @lukeyellowtail1145 Před 5 lety +1

    Music?

  • @christianmccarron3776
    @christianmccarron3776 Před 5 lety +1

    What song is playing at 2:30

  • @johndavis7875
    @johndavis7875 Před 4 lety

    Next level tattøø game Wøw 🤭

  • @Harry-wb6zw
    @Harry-wb6zw Před 4 lety

    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 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @gintarebaskeviciute5672
    @gintarebaskeviciute5672 Před 5 lety +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

  • @crocodilerock9892
    @crocodilerock9892 Před 5 lety

    i have that shirt

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms Před 3 lety

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

  • @misti-step
    @misti-step Před 2 lety +1

    why is the music so intense lol

  • @Soolepoh
    @Soolepoh Před 5 lety +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.

  • @tattoolover5753
    @tattoolover5753 Před 5 lety +1

    😲😲

  • @universityofmaryland8633

    What’s this guys name?

  • @livcox9565
    @livcox9565 Před 5 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @flybeep1661
    @flybeep1661 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @romichjordan
    @romichjordan Před 4 lety

    2.17+ song
    please

  • @HardMode..
    @HardMode.. Před 5 lety +1

    Prison tattoos my favorite style now. No troll.

  • @eeLxSkater
    @eeLxSkater Před 5 lety +2

    What's up with the sad music

  • @BlitheDream
    @BlitheDream Před 4 lety +1

    The background music is kinda foreboding

  • @user-ql7gi1nh3c
    @user-ql7gi1nh3c Před 5 lety +4

    The guy is so chill but the music is so intense

  • @freedom_mayor
    @freedom_mayor Před 3 lety +8

    lmao this music is too Sad for this video lol. feel like he's about to be like "yeah i loved NeoTrad Art.... until my daughter got cancer."

  • @GQ3MindSpeaks
    @GQ3MindSpeaks Před rokem

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

  • @isaislopez7033
    @isaislopez7033 Před 5 lety +1

    Any good tattoo kits I can buy? Any recommendations

    • @georgev4554
      @georgev4554 Před 5 lety +3

      Isais Lopez get an apprenticeship