Tattoo styles

Which style fits your story?

A memory, love or a new chapter. Explore the tattoo style that can carry your idea. Since 2001, Bunker Tattoo in Breda has created designs around the person behind the story.

Fine line tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Fine line

Fine lines, lasting meaning

A small symbol, a flower or a memory captured in a delicate line. Fine line gives your story a subtle form.

Japanese tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Japanese

Movement, contrast and composition

Koi, flowers, waves or a powerful animal: Japanese tattoos connect separate elements into a flowing composition.

Traditional / Old school tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Traditional / Old school

Clear lines, strong character

Recognisable shapes, bold outlines and confident colour. Traditional gives your idea a direct, distinctive character.

Blackwork tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Blackwork

Black, space and rhythm

From graphic shapes to bold illustrations. Blackwork lets black ink and open skin shape the design together.

Realism / Hyperrealism tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Realism / Hyperrealism

Give a memory a form

A portrait, an animal or a meaningful image. Realism uses light, shadow and detail to make your subject recognisable.

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Cybersigilism

Organic lines, sharp energy

Branching lines and pointed, abstract shapes. Cybersigilism focuses on the movement of a design across the body.

Neo-traditional tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Neo-traditional

Illustration with depth

Clear outlines with rich detail, colour and expression. Neo-traditional gives a personal subject a storytelling form.

Polynesian-inspired tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Polynesian-inspired

Patterns that follow the body

Rhythm, repetition and strong shapes. Explore an approach that deserves attention to both composition and cultural context.

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Māori-inspired

Meaning deserves attention

Māori visual traditions have a cultural context. A conversation about origin and intention comes before the design.

Lettering tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Lettering

Words that stay with you

A name, personal handwriting or a sentence that says it all. Lettering makes language part of your story.

Dotwork tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Dotwork

Depth, point by point

Dots build shade, texture and rhythm together. Dotwork can feel soft and delicate or strong and graphic.

Ornamental tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Ornamental

Decoration shaped around you

Rhythm, symmetry or flowing asymmetry. Ornamental tattoos bring shape and placement together.

Black & grey tattoo · Bunker Tattoo Breda

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Black & grey

Atmosphere without colour

Light, shadow and grey tones give your design depth. Black & grey suits both realistic and illustrative ideas.

You do not need to know the style yet

Start with what the tattoo means to you. Send your idea, preferred placement and any references. We will help you consider the style, size and artist that fit. We can also discuss combining different approaches.

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