Cartoon

Cartoon and new school tattooing: exaggerated proportions, heavy outlines, bright saturated colour and a sense of humour. These are the tattoos people smile at.

Classic animation, modern cartoons, original characters and caricatured versions of pets or people all work well. The bold outline that defines the style is also what makes it age well — strong linework holds its shape long after fine detail would have blurred.

Cartoon work reads best at a decent size with room between elements, so the colours stay separated and the piece keeps its punch as it settles.