New skool

New Skool (also New School) refers to a tattoo style that is bold, bright and in-your-face. It includes contemporary and fantastical designs, distinct from the old school tattoo style in that they contain more elaborate blending and shading gradations with an extensive color palette.

History

After the Second World War, tattoos started to become associated with gangsters and juvenile delinquents. When shoddy sterilization practices sparked an outbreak of hepatitis in 1961, the scene was forced even further underground. But after new legislation was passed and updated health codes were implemented, interest was renewed by a younger generation which forged the new school style we see today. New technology combined with fresh IDeaS has resulted in tattoos that are bold, and bright and utilize heavy outlines.

External links

• New skool gallery on BME zine
• [http://www.radicaltattoo.co.il articles AbOUT new school tattoo in hebrew

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