Engraving Tattoo Style

Engraving History

Engraving is a form of transferring a drawing onto a solid material such as wood, iron, and others. Classic engraving is characterized by black color, clear lines, contours, and the ability to convey any volume through hatching. This art form appeared in the 6th century AD, and at that time, the images were very primitive. With the development of culture and mechanical tools, engraving subjects and forms began to gradually become more complex. Modern engraving is an extremely complex form of art that requires the highest mastery of the artist.

Engraving in Tattooing

In tattooing, it is almost the same. Engraving tattoos are performed exclusively in black ink, without dense shading, and the volume is also conveyed through hatching, as in graphics. The engraving style in tattooing is essentially just a subgenre of graphics, and its distinguishing basis lies in the subject component of the work. Engraving tattoos are very attractive, enticing with their simplicity and conciseness. Engraving tattoos blend perfectly with any monochromatic style.

Subjects of Engraving Tattoos

Engraving tattoos are characterized by subjects from old historical books about the Middle Ages, various old botanical reference books, engravings of various mythical or fairy-tale creatures, subjects of popular folklore scenes, and much more. Modern tattoo artists have expanded the subjects of tattoos and depict almost any image from our reality in them, even more closely echoing this style with graphics.