Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios in San Antonio, TX
16 of the 227 tattoo shops we list in San Antonio have neo-traditional tattooing. This directory lists tattoo studios with resident artists specializing in neo-traditional tattooing. This style expands on classic American traditional techniques by adding variable line weights, illustrative shading, and expanded color palettes. Before booking, review artist portfolios for healed work and inquire about custom design lead times.
Black Magick Tattoos PiercingCustom designAppointment only
6351 Montgomery, San Antonio, TX 78239-3200
🕒 12:00pm-8:00pm
Eternal Courage Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
1629 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210
🕒 Mon-Sat Noon-8pm
Final Touch Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
227 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204-1724
Firme Copias Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
1132 Rayburn Dr, San Antonio, TX 78221-1463
🕒 Open daily until 2am
Firme Copias Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
414 N General McMullen Dr, San Antonio, TX 78237-1570
🕒 Open daily until 2am
Firme Copias Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
10520 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251-3656
🕒 Open daily until 2am
Firme Copias Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
1802 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232-1639
🕒 Open daily until 2am
Firme Copias Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
1806 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227-2531
🕒 Open daily until 2am
Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
8045 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230-4718
Pham Minh Phuc Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
1920 Ponce De Leon, San Antonio, TX 78239
Platinum Tattoos & Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCard accepted
12730 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78230-1003
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am
Platinum Tattoos & Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCard accepted
2525 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78217-5664
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am
Platinum Tattoos & Piercings Walk-ins welcomePiercingCard accepted
5545 NW Loop 410 Suite 103B, San Antonio, TX 78238
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am
Platinum Tattoos & Piercings Walk-ins welcomePiercingCard accepted
5545 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238-1825
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-11pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am
Ricky Tattoos Custom design
7623 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250-3574
🕒 9am-5pm
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Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios near San Antonio
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How much does a neo-traditional tattoo cost in the US?
US tattoo studios typically charge between $150 and $250 per hour for neo-traditional work, with specialized artists charging up to $300 per hour. Medium-sized forearm or thigh pieces range from $400 to $900, while full-day sessions or multi-session sleeve work can run from $1,500 to $4,500.
How does neo-traditional differ from traditional American tattoos?
Traditional American tattoos use uniform bold black outlines and a simple primary color palette with bold, simple imagery. Neo-traditional tattooing incorporates varying line weights, complex illustrative shading, and rich color palettes including jewel tones, pastels, and detailed portraits or organic motifs.
What is required during the booking process for a custom neo-traditional design?
Shops usually require a non-refundable deposit of $50 to $200 that applies toward the final price to secure art creation time. Clients should provide 2 to 4 reference photos showing preferred line density, color palettes, and subject placement prior to the initial consultation.