Color neo-traditional
Neo-Traditional Color Tattoos in Puerto Morelos, near Cancun
Bold lines, deep color and a little gold-leaf ornament: color illustrative tattoos. Neo-traditional is how I make a phoenix burn, a rose bloom and a mermaid glow.
What it is
What is a neo-traditional tattoo?
Neo-traditional grew from American traditional tattooing. It keeps the bold outline and the clear shapes that read from across a room, then adds what traditional leaves out: soft blends, more detail, ornament, and a richer palette of violets, teals, golds and deep reds.
It suits strong subjects with a story: animals, goddesses, mermaids, flowers, skulls and sacred objects. I draw each one for your body, so the shapes follow the muscle and the movement of the place you choose.
A palette of sea and jungle
- Lily red
- Sunset orange
- Gold
- Lagoon teal
- Violet
- Leaf green
Color over time
Why bold color holds up
Skin changes over the years. A few design choices help color tattoos stay clear and bright.
A strong outline
A confident line keeps every shape readable as the skin softens with time.
Solid, saturated color
Color that is fully packed and well healed stays vivid much longer than thin washes and pale tints.
Sun protection
The sun fades color more than anything else. Follow the aftercare I give you after your session. Once your tattoo is healed, cover it or use a high-SPF sunscreen at the beach.
Plan your color piece
Tell me the subject, the placement and roughly how big. If you are visiting, we can plan it on a Google Meet call before your trip.
The session is in my private studio in Puerto Morelos, by appointment. Read about me, or see my Mexican and Maya work in color.
Bring me your color idea
A phoenix, a goddess, a bouquet of roses and lilies: send me the story and a photo of the spot.