Traditional (Old School) Tattoo Gallery
400 curated traditional (old school) tattoo designs from Australian artists
400 photos
About this traditional (old school) gallery
This gallery collects 400 catalogued traditional (old school) tattoo photos from 215 Australian studios across 8 states. Every image is real client work photographed by the studio that made it — not stock imagery or AI renders — and each photo is classified by our team by style, subject and body placement, so the filters above reflect what was actually tattooed.
Within Australian traditional (old school) work, the most common subjects in our library are floral, animal and skull. The placements that appear most often are the forearm, upper arm and calf. Each photo links to the studio that made it, so when a piece catches your eye you can go straight to that studio's profile, portfolio and contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these real traditional (old school) tattoos by Australian artists?
Yes. All 400 photos in this gallery are real client work from 215 Australian tattoo studios, published by the studios themselves and catalogued by InkLocate. We don't use stock photos or AI-generated images.
How do I find the artist behind a photo?
Every photo is credited to the studio that made it. Click any photo to see the studio name, then follow through to their InkLocate profile for their full portfolio, address, opening hours and contact details.
What subjects work well as traditional (old school) tattoos?
In our Australian library, traditional (old school) tattoos most often feature floral, animal and skull — browse the subject links below to see each in this style. For a full guide to the style itself, see our Traditional (Old School) style page.