When I think of traditional tattoos, an eight-point buck doesn’t usually come to mind. I have to admit though, it works.

Tattoo by: Myke Chambers of Austin Tattoo Company in Austin, TX

I know the traditional butterfly tattoo has been around for years, but I’m seeing more and more of them. Is it just me, or are these starting to make a comeback?

Tattoo by: Steve Byrne at Rock of the Ages Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX.

Hooray for Saturday! I’d also like to give a “yay” for tattoos I don’t need to write an intro for. YAY!

Tattoo by: Ian Dana at 713 Tattoo in Houston, TX.

Is it just me or is sky blue starting to appear more often in modern traditional tattooing? Regardless, it grows on me more & more every time I see it being used liberally.

Tattoo by: Bill Barrett at Elite Tattoo Gallery in Ft. Worth, TX.

What a cute (and colorful!) tattoo to be sporting so close to your face. I wonder how often this guy winds up hearing “awwwwwww!” before someone jabs a finger into the side of his neck?

Tattoo by: Nate Beavers at Epoch Tattoo in Houston, TX.