Sketch style tattoos prove just how perfect imperfection really is. This style of tattoo is fairly new to the world, with only a handful of artists able to master the ability to wield their tattoo machine as if it were a pen. The lines are irregular and there is a general messiness to the final artwork that make these sketch style tattoos the epitome of originality and creativity.
Sketch style tattoos are inspired by fine arts. They include other tattooing styles such as watercolor, fine line, black and grey, blackwork, drops and splatters, or trash style. Sketch style tattoos have an unfinished look about them, and give you the feeling you are looking at the rough paintings of a phenomenal artist’s secret notebook.
Of course there are a few other sketch style tattoo artists included in this article, but Fredao Oliveira, Ineepine, Frank Carrilho, Russell Van Schaick, Lea Nahlon, Victor Montaghini and Ael Lim are the most prominent sketch style tattoo artists in the world. No joke. They are the kings of sketch. Each with their own personal quirk, each with their own creative originality, their sketch style tattoos are going to blow your mind right out of this world. Thanks for caring, thanks for sharing.
1. This utterly gorgeous elephant tattoo.
(photo by Victor Montaghini)
2. This adorable Phoenix sketch style tattoo.
(photo by Russell Van Schaick)
3. This perfectly imperfect ballerina tattoo.
(photo by ineepine)
4. This super neat bird tattoo.
(photo by Russell Van Schaick)
5. This pretty sketch style bow tattoo.
(photo by flound_so)
6. These captivating clown sketch style tattoos.
(photo by Victor Montaghini)
7. This awesome little dinosaur tattoo.
(photo by Sandro Secchin Simao)
8. These brilliant sleeve sketch style tattoos.
(photo by Fredao Oliveira)
10. This incredible Frida Kahlo tattoo.
(photo by Fredao Oliveira)
