Traditional ship tattoo in Turin
The subject closest to the roots of traditional: a ship under full sail, among waves and frames.
- Style
- traditional
- Artists
- Alessandro Damilano
- Price
- from €80
- Walk-in
- subject to availability
The sailing ship under full sail is one of the subjects closest to the origins of traditional tattooing: the seafaring tradition this style comes from kept it next to the anchor, the swallow and the mermaid. It tells of travel and the sea, and people still choose it for that.
How it is done in traditional style
What makes the ship beautiful is its structure: sails, rigging, hull, waves. In traditional these parts read clearly because the outlines are black and bold and colour is used in solid masses. In our studio’s work it appears in several forms:
- Full figure, with swollen sails and waves at the base.
- In a decorated frame, where the ship becomes the centre of a small scene.
- Inside an object, like an hourglass with a miniature ship.
- In black and grey, with hatching, or in colour, with reds and oranges in the waves and the background.
Who tattoos it at Hardtimes
Ships are a recurring subject of Alessandro Damilano, traditional tattoo artist at Hardtimes Tattoo. Look at the work above and below.
How to book
Tell us your idea through the contact page or drop by Via Buniva 4: the quote is free. For a large ship it is better to book; for a smaller one you can also try walk-ins. Visiting from abroad? See getting a tattoo in Turin as a visitor.
The work
Who tattoos it
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship tattoo cost?
Tattoos start from €80. A ship with sails, rigging and waves has a lot of detail and takes longer than a simple subject: the price depends on the design and size, with a free quote.
Colour or black and grey?
The ship works both ways: in colour, with reds and oranges in the waves and the background, or in black with hatching, which brings out the drawing of the sails. Our studio's work includes both versions.
Which area suits it?
The ship is a vertical subject: it works well on the arm, calf and thigh, where the vessel can develop in height.