Definition: Art actually tattooed or based on art tattooed in the earlier days of body art. Old School attributes are usually simpler designs with bold outlines and limited primary colors, - particularly black, red and blue. Some popular old school designs are nautical and armed forces symbols, pinup (calendar) girls, hearts and other designs with "ribbons" surrounding a motto, name or special date.
Also Known As: traditional western tattoos
Alternate Spellings: old skool
Examples:
Don Ed Hardy and Sailor Jerry are two of the most renowned old school artists of the day. Their flash art is very popular on apparel and novelty items.