DZE's PORTFOLIO

DZE is best known for his New School & Illustrative tattoo styles.

New School tattoos are very bright and have an over-the-top style. More often than not, tattoos in this style have a graffiti-esque look and incorporate notable pop culture elements into the design. Additionally, the New School style employs linework techniques that add more depth to the image, creating a 3D effect. 

Illustrative styles combine techniques from both traditional and realism. Typically they feature bold outlines with intense color saturation paired with realistic shading techniques to create a tattoo that looks more like an illustration than a tattoo. The key to an illustrative tattoo is that it retains a drawn, animated feel rather than being shaded to look photo-realistic.