Tattoo linework - a description, male and female tattoo sketches, beautiful and stylish photo works

Tattoos strongly influence the appearance of a person, so it is important to be responsible for the style of your future tattoo. If you like the combination of classic elements with a modern solution, then the style of linework will be the perfect choice. Your tattoo will look very stylish and vivid.

History of tattoos

As a style of body painting, mainwork was formed relatively recently, only 5 years ago. However, more and more representatives of the modern generation choose it. This style can be confused with Dotwork, the main feature of which are geometric figures.

But linework gives more creativity to the tattoo, because it allows you to mix different styles and directions in the art of body painting. The word "linework" itself contains the English words line and work and translates into Russian as "line work" or "line work.

Most often the work done in the described style is performed in black, less often in red. Sometimes such tattoos look like Polynesian ornaments with some elements and details of realism.

The most famous master working in this style is considered to be Haiw Miklev, doing tattoos in Berlin. It is by his work that novice tattoo artists learn.

The main features of the style:

clear and concise features and lines;
The texture of the design;
A striking image that stands out on a particular part of the body;
Abstractionist details and ornaments similar to realism or avant-gardism;
mandatory symmetry of the tattoo;
harmoniousness of shape and size;
Mixing of different styles of tattooing;
red, black and blue colors predominate;
the contours of the figure of people;
floral and vegetal ornaments;
the presence in the image of geometric shapes and patterns;
a large selection of subjects.

Tattoos in this style look good in combination with dotwork, blackwork, as well as with watercolors. The main rule of the style - the image should not be distorted or asymmetrical. All outlines must be of the same thickness and uninterrupted. The main plot helps to express the additional details.

The most popular motifs and subjects

The style of linework does not limit the imagination of either the master or the client. You can choose a drawing consisting of three black lines or simple geometric shapes (square, rhombus), or recreate images of various birds, animals and human figures on the body. Particular success and popularity among modern clients are:

Cats or panthers. Such animals speak of a person's sexuality, his inner desire.
Leo. Such a drawing would be chosen by a person with obvious leadership qualities, sometimes aggressive, but with a powerful force.
Portraits of people. At the moment the trend is the image of celebrities.
Inscriptions. Usually for this kind of tattoo use black color, thin clear lines.
Floral ornament. Such pictures are most suitable for girls, they emphasize their femininity, inner beauty and individuality.
Abstract images. Also very popular in recent times. It is created by twisted figures and lines.
Averters. Perhaps such a tattoo can help protect you from negativity from others.

The tattoo can be placed on any part of the body. The choice depends only on the personal preferences of the client and the size of the picture. Therefore, it is necessary to think in advance how the picture will look like.

Places to place linework tattoos

The choice of the part of the body where the tattoo will be placed depends on the size of the drawing. If you have chosen a small design, it is best placed on your wrists, collarbones, feet, neck or ankles. Large images are better placed on the shoulders, chest, forearms, back, thighs and calves.

The tattoo, executed in style linework, perfectly approaches for the people going with the time, following fashionable directions.

Plots of women's tattoos

Usually girls prefer natal images with a floral ornament, the image of birds, animals, butterflies. Sometimes they choose some symbol that has a great meaning for the fair sex representative. Tattoos for girls are distinguished by smooth thin lines. Most often they can be found on the wrists, shoulders or collarbones of girls. Such tattoos help to emphasize femininity and tenderness of their owner.

Plots of male tattoos

Men's tattoos, unlike women's, are usually brutal and harsh. The images are dominated by jagged, thick, massive lines. Most often men wear tattoos made in black or contrasting colors.

Men's tattoos are characterized by massive images, so they are applied to the shoulders, chest or back. Drawings of lions, bear, wolf or eagle are very popular.

Of course, tattoos are suitable for absolutely everyone, regardless of gender.

The linework tattoos, made in the direction of avant-gardism, are very popular. Usually the image consists of intertwining ribbons. Externally, it looks very much like a spring or a network.