Wer uns im Studio in Dinkelsbühl besucht, weiß: Bei Old Dragon Ink geht es um mehr als nur um Farbe unter der Haut. Egal ob atemberaubender Black & Grey Realism, präzises Fineline oder das perfekt gesetzte Piercing – wir stehen für absolute Leidenschaft, kompromisslose Qualität und echtes Handwerk. Doch Old Dragon ist längst nicht mehr “nur” ein Tattoo-Studio. Es ist

The eras of antiquity and the Renaissance have produced works of art of immortal beauty. Masterful marble sculptures, adorned with classic ornaments, have fascinated people for centuries. In the modern tattoo scene, these very motifs are experiencing a massive hype. Those who choose classic statues, angels, or mythological elements are selecting a timeless design that radiates absolute majesty and elegance.

Who says comic characters always have to remain well-behaved and innocent? A radical but absolutely brilliant trend has established itself in the modern tattoo scene: the Street-Style Mashup. This involves taking iconic, cute pop culture characters and crossing them with gritty, urban elements. The result is designs that ooze self-confidence, humor, and attitude. Our artist Mark at Old Dragon Ink

A classic portrait tattoo is a beautiful art form. But what happens when a single face isn’t enough to convey a complex story, different emotions, or a specific aesthetic? The modern tattoo scene has found a spectacular answer: The collage style with a “torn paper” effect. In this style, various image fragments are layered on top of each other as

Anime and manga tattoos have undergone a massive evolution in recent years. In the past, characters from series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, or One Piece were almost exclusively tattooed in a colorful, flat comic style. But the scene has matured – and along with it, the fans and the art. Today, enthusiasts often want to wear their childhood heroes on

In the world of tattoos, there are designs that captivate at first glance. These undoubtedly include photorealistic portraits that merge with animal elements. This type of design – often inspired by warrior myths, shamanism, or one’s personal “Animal Spirit” – expresses a deep inner connection between human calm and animalistic, untamed power. However, such motifs are an absolute technical challenge.

The art of antiquity has fascinated humanity for millennia. The perfect proportions, dramatic poses, and epic stories of Greek and Roman mythology have lost none of their appeal to this day. In the modern tattoo scene, statue tattoos (Greek tattoos) are considered one of the ultimate disciplines. They radiate incomparable majesty, strength, and timeless elegance. However, bringing a statue made

In the art of tattooing, there are unwritten rules – and then there are tattoos that consciously break these rules to create something entirely new. Often, the most exciting and memorable designs emerge when combining two worlds that, at first glance, have absolutely nothing to do with each other. We call this a Tattoo Mashup. As the founder of Old

We have recently spent a lot of time on cover-ups, tattoo rescues, and scar integration. But sometimes, the skin offers a completely blank, untouched canvas – ready for a work of art without compromise. When we talk about the premier class of tattooing, we inevitably end up with the backpiece in the Black & Grey style. The back is the

When the decision is made to finally cover up an old, unloved tattoo, a lot of compromising often begins in one’s mind. Many clients enter our studio with a firm (and often sad) conviction: “My old tattoo is so dark that the cover-up must surely be a massive Black & Grey block.” Their own desires for color, lightness, or delicate