American Traditional Tattoos in the Hudson Valley

American traditional is the backbone of Western tattooing. It came out of the sailors' and circus tattoo shops of the early 1900s, and it's still going strong because it works. Think eagles, panthers, swallows, roses, daggers, ships, skulls, and pin-ups, drawn with heavy black outlines and a tight palette of red, green, yellow, and black.

The saying in tattooing is "bold will hold," and traditional proves it. Thick lines and solid color stay readable for decades, even as all tattoos soften with time. That's why traditional pieces look good at almost any size, from a palm-sized flash piece on your forearm to a full sleeve built one tattoo at a time.

Jose Chalarca, Greg Rosenfeld, and Nelson Sosa all bring a love of classic traditional work to the shop. You can pick something off the flash wall or bring your own idea, and they'll redraw it in that timeless style. Traditional is perfect for walk-ins, so stop by and see what's open.

Clients stop in from Fishkill, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and up from Albany for a classic piece.

Q: Can I just walk in and get a flash piece? A: Yes. Walk-ins are welcome 7 days a week, and flash is a great way to get tattooed the same day.

Q: Can you turn my own idea into a traditional tattoo? A: Absolutely. Bring your idea and your artist will draw it up in a traditional style.

Walk in any day from 12 to 8pm and pick your flash, or book ahead for a custom traditional piece.