New School tattoo artists

New School tattoo

Where it comes from

New School emerged in the late 1970s through the 1990s, influenced by cartoons, graffiti and hip-hop culture. Artists exaggerated proportions and used bright modern inks.

What it looks like

Cartoon-like exaggeration, big eyes and heads, thick outlines, very bright color and a sense of motion and fun.

What it represents

Playfulness, humor and pop culture. A style that refuses to be serious.

InkFinder Pro lists 110 New School tattoo artists across the US. The cities with the most New School artists are Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, San Antonio, TX, Chatsworth, GA and Las Vegas, NV. Search by city or ZIP to find New School artists near you and see their work.

110 artists

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Aaron Maher
@aarontailwindtattoo
Tailwind Tattoo · Fargo, ND
Neo-Traditional, Japanese, Illustrative, New School
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Alex Ortiz
BM Tattoos By Alex · West Palm Beach, FL
Color, New School
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Amanda
@tattoosbyalmond
Ink Buster Tattoo · Ronkonkoma, NY
Black and Grey, Realism, American Traditional, Illustrative, New School, Floral
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Amanda Stampfly
@stampflytattoos
Icon Tattoo · Nashville, TN
Black and Grey, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School
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Andy Barrett
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Tattoo · Chicopee, MA
Portraits, New School, Large Scale
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Bastian Hill
@inkbybooby
Dallas Tattoo Shop · Dallas, TX
Color, New School, Anime
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Bob Bryce
Inksane Tattoo · Murfreesboro, TN
American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School
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Bob Rules
Ink Couture Tattoos · San Antonio, TX
Portraits, Neo-Traditional, Japanese, Color, Watercolor, New School
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Brian Wilkinson
Tiger Monkey Tattoo · Morro Bay, CA
Color, New School
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Brycen Sullivan
@brycen13
Ink Bomb Tattoos · Mesa, AZ
American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School
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Caleb Gianino
@calebgianino_tattoos
Tower Classic Tattooing · Saint Louis, MO
Black and Grey, Realism, Portraits, New School
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Cameron "Chuy" Courtwright
@chuy_at_animatedcanvas
Animated Canvas Custom Tattoo · Columbia, SC
Black and Grey, Portraits, Neo-Traditional, New School, Polynesian
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Canada
Final Touch Tattoo · San Antonio, TX
American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School
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Cara Bear
@carabeartattoo
Sinful Skin Tattoo · Petoskey, MI
Color, New School, Cartoon
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Celtae Flint
Pinpoint Art · Albany, NY
Black and Grey, American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, New School
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Cesar Chavez
Evolve Tattoo Collective · Kansas City, MO
Neo-Traditional, New School, Anime
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Chad James
5th Element Ink Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV
Color, New School
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Chad Lambert
@chad.ink.art
Affinity Ink · Las Vegas, NV
Neo-Traditional, New School, Anime
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Chuck Read
Never Say Die Tattoo · Harrisburg, PA
Black and Grey, Realism, Illustrative, New School
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Cobra Kai
Vallejo, CA
Watercolor, New School
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Conor Pierce
Rock Star Tattoos & Piercings · Honolulu, HI
Black and Grey, Color, New School, Anime
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creepy_jason
@creepy_jason
Mooney Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing · Visalia, CA
Neo-Traditional, New School
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Curtis Coyazo
Supersauce Tattoo Company · Channahon, IL
Black and Grey, Japanese, Color, New School, Anime
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Daniel
Hand Forged Tattoo · Shreveport, LA
Realism, New School

New School tattoo questions

What is New School tattoo style?

Cartoon-like exaggeration, big eyes and heads, thick outlines, very bright color and a sense of motion and fun. New School emerged in the late 1970s through the 1990s, influenced by cartoons, graffiti and hip-hop culture. Artists exaggerated proportions and used bright modern inks.

What do New School tattoos represent?

Playfulness, humor and pop culture. A style that refuses to be serious.

Where can I find New School tattoo artists near me?

Enter your city or ZIP on this page, or tap Near me, to list New School tattoo artists closest to you with their portfolios.

Which cities have the most New School tattoo artists?

Orlando, FL (7), Chicago, IL (4), San Antonio, TX (4), Chatsworth, GA (2) and Las Vegas, NV (2).

Can I see a New School tattoo design before booking?

Yes. Describe your idea in the free Design a Tattoo tool on InkFinder Pro and pick New School as the style to get four designs to bring to an artist.