80 Trash Polka Tattoo Ideas to Help You Express Your Inner Rebel

by John Griffith
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Summer is here! And, although, times may be a bit chaotic right now, when the weather is hot, it seems as if though we are immediately in a better mood. With the hot weather comes sunshine, cold drinks and cool outfits. Showing off your summer body is something that people work towards the entire fall/winter season. Naturally, wearing dresses, shorts and sleeveless tops allows you to show off a bit more skin. Getting some tan is pretty cool, too. And what better accessory for a tanned summer body than a gorgeous piece of body art. Today, we are going to look at one of the most special types – the trash polka tattoo. Not only is it very beautiful, but it will also help you showcase your rebellious side! So, scroll through our gallery to find 80 ideas for this black and red tattoo trend.

The red and black tattoo trend shows your inner rebel

black angel wing red and black lines and dots behind it trash polka tattoo sleeve forearm tattoo

What is trash polka tattoo?

This trash polka style was created in Germany by two tattoo artists – Volker Merschky and Simone Pfaff. It is a style, which brings together realism, surrealism and photorealism. It also incorporates calligraphy, text and graphic elements in mainly black and red. Although, nowadays, you can also find some trash polka tattoos in blue and black. When asked about the style, Volker Merschky, one of the founders, described it as a “combination of realism and trash; the nature and the abstract; technology and humanity; past, present and future; opposites that they are trying to urge into a creative dance to harmony and rhythm in tune with the body.” To sum up, it is a style for the rebels that don’t conform to standards. It represents so many different styles that it is difficult not to fall in love with these tattoos.

Although done in all black, this tattoo is super beautiful

black trash polka tattoo style of female samurai holding a sword wearing kimono shoulder tattoo

What is the most popular trash polka tattoo design?

As we already mentioned the trash polka puts together many different art styles. The first part of a trash polka tattoo is the realistic one. Whether it is a portrait of a person, animal or some kind of object, this serves as the anchor of the tattoo. Then, details and elements are added to create the surrealism. And, finally, one of the most recognisable elements of trash polka are the black and red lines, strokes and dots. They definitely set this style apart from the rest and make it easily recognisable.

Gorgeous trash polka tattoo sleeve

blue and black tattoo trash polka tattoo design half sleeve tattoo of lighthouse with birds flying around it

Why you should get a trash polka sleeve?

Because this tattoo style has so many elements, it looks best when the tattoo is bigger. That is why, preferred parts of the body for the trash polka tattoos are the arms, legs and back. They provide more space and allow for the creativity of the tattoo artist to be on full display. Forearm trash polka tattoos are also quite popular. Needless to say, if you are looking for a more discreet and small tattoo, maybe you should consider different styles. Now, scroll down and find your tattoo amongst our suggestions.

Blue and black trash polka – modern take on the style

blue and black tree of life forearm tattoo polka tattoo style on man wearing black t shirt jeans

Trash polka style is connected to the punk movement and the rebellious spirit

destroy the oposition trash polka skull man wearing gas mask radiation symbol shoulder tattoo

Skulls are one of the most popular elements

abstract skull surrounded by red black lines trash polka tattoo design leg tattoo

Just look at this gorgeous back tattoo

back tattoo of large skull surrounded by flowers roses trash polka tattoo ideas red lines around it

This is absolutely breathtaking and feminine – trash polka with watercolor

back tattoo on blonde woman trash polka eagle tattoo two roses circles tattoo going across back and back of arm

If you have an old tattoo that you want to get rid of, covering it up with trash polka is a good choice

back tattoo realistic trash polka tattoos female face wings cross behind her in red and black

“Madness is like gravity, all it takes is a little push” – tattoo for all the Batman fans out there

batman symbol joker tattoo madness is like gravity all it takes is a little push realistic trash polka tattoos

This thigh tattoo mixes realism and surrealism perfectly

bear roaring trash polka chest tattoo forest behind it red line going through it thigh tattoo

black and red drawing white trash tattoo ideas compass flowers different elements drawn on white background

different designs for tattoos drawn in red and black trash polka tattoo style skull woman compass anchor

Why not show your love for your favorite pet with a tattoo

doberman with red eyes forearm tatoo surrounded by red shapes trash polka style side by side photos

drawing of tiger head surrounded by red and black lines and dots trash polka chest tattoo white background

eagle birds compass red and black lines what is trash polka tattoo drawing on white background

eagle with skull surrounded by red and black lines and dots realistic trash polka style tattoo

“I rise” – inspirational shoulder tattoo

female face shoulder tattoo i rise written around it trash polka tattoo sleeve tattoo on blonde woman wearing brown top

female face with red eyes lips red lines across it surrounded by roses trash polka skull leg tattoo

five side by side photos of tattoo sleeve trash polka eagle tattoo red and black tattoo

forearm tattoo of lion head trash polka tattoo style surrounded by red black strokes and lines

forearm tattoo of woman surrounded by red and black triangles what is trash polka tattoo

forest fairy with pink winfs tree branches behind her trash polka tattoo ideas pink roses back tattoo

geisha shoulder tattoo trash polka tattoo ideas walking up stairs carrying red umbrella

Such a gorgeous forearm tattoo

girl walking up flight of stairs towards a large clock with roman numerals trash polka tattoo forearm tattoo

grey background trash polka tattoo sleeve leg tattoo of skull surrounded by red black lines

hand controlling a doll trash polka design pupeteer red and black lines dots around it

heart with bat in the back trash polka design surrounded by red and black lines thigh tattoo

Why so serious

joker tattoo why so serious written underneath trash polka eagle tattoo shoulder tattoo on man with black top

koi fish smal forearm tattoo in black and red polka tattoo style black background

large back tattoo trash polka tattoo style black and red lines and strokes going to the arm

leg sleeve tattoo trash polka style skull bird female lips words written around them

leg tattoo of female face wolf head next to it trash polka design tattooed in red and black

leg tattoo of large ship at sea trash polka style message written on the side pirate skull underneath

Animals, and especially lions are very popular when it comes to tattoos

lion head with red line going through it back tattoo trash polka chest tattoo black and white photo

man with armor trash polka skull punisher symbol shoulder tattoo two crossing red lines

motorist on bike trash polka sleeve red strokes large tire shouder tattoo side by side photos

musical themed tattoo trash polka sleeve guitar microphone notes rock written on it shoulder tattoo

No guts, no glory

no guts no glory realistic trash polka style tattoo rooster fish in red black orange back tattoo

pocket watch surrounded by rose red lines realistic trash polka tattoos roman numerals

pocket watch with roman numerals forearm tattoo realistic trash polka style tattoo red and black lines and dots around it

pocketwatch with roman numerals trash polka tattoo watercolor tattoo forearm tattoo

If you are a fan of Nintendo and Super Mario this tattoo is perfect for you

polka tattoo style nintendo games inspired leg tattoo super mario in black and red wooden floor

profile of roaring lion red strokes next to it what is trash polka tattoo shoulder tattoo

realistic trash polka style tattoo three side by side photos of astronaut in space carpe diem written half sleeve tattoo

realistic trash polka tattoos butterfly key in black and red shoulder tattoo on brunette woman wearing black top

red and black chinese symbol forearm tattoo polka tattoo style black background

Another cover up of an old tattoo with a trash polka tattoo

red and black lines and dots trash polka design shoulder tattoo of an eye before and after photos

red and black tattoo sleeve trash polka tattoo design three side by side photos abstract tattoo

red musical key note white trash tattoo ideas drum surrounded by black dots forearm tattoo

roaring lion profile drawn trash polka sleeve watercolor background half sleeve tattoo

What do you think about this tattoo of Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of The Galaxy

rocket racoon from guardians of the galaxy white trash tattoo ideas forearm tattoo in black and red

samurai standing in the grass red sun behind him polka tattoo style forearm tattoo

ship at sea surrounded by roman numerals red lines white trash tattoo ideas forearm tattoo

Realistic trash polka tattoos

shoulder tattoo of batman trash polka tattoo words written underneath on man wearing yellow top

shoulder tattoo of black rose realistic trash polka tattoos surrounded by red lines on woman wearing black top

shoulder tattoo of death trash polka tattoo ideas skull with black robe on man wearing blue t shirt

side by side photos of skull with large x behind it surrounded by red flowers trash polka sleeve thigh tattoo

skull with four leaf clover roman numerals trash polka tattoo design black white red drawing on white background

Trash polka sleeve

sleeve tattoo female nurse skull apothecary symbol trash polka tattoo white top with british flag

thigh tattoo of large black owl realistic trash polka style tattoo his wings spread wide red lines going across

thigh tattoo what is trash polka tattoo red and black flowers with watercolor background

tiger head forearm tattoo in red and black trash polka chest tattoo black background

trash polka chest tattoo hands playing the piano red and black back tattoo next to tree of life

trash polka design triangle with letters inside surrounded by red and black lines forearm tattoo

Shoulder trash polka eagle tattoo

trash polka eagle tattoo shoulder tattoo eagle flying over tree with no leaves black and red tattoos

trash polka skull forearm tattoo of skull with x on one eye surrounded by red and black lines

trash polka sleeve tower bridge london landscape bus red phone cabin pink anarchy in the uk photo collage

trash polka style black owl surrounded by red and black lines and dots back tattoo on woman with black hair

trash polka tattoo design guitar automatic machine gun shooting out musical notes leg tattoo

trash polka tattoo ideas three side by side photos of forearm tattoo of compass watch with roman numerals

trash polka tattoo shoulder tattoo map of the world with compass arrows black and red tattoos

Feminine tattoo, mixing watercolor and trash polka

trash polka tattoo sleeve thigh tattoo of flowers and butterfly watercolor tattoo in blue red and orange

trash polka tattoo style abstract compass surrounded by black red lines forearm tattoo

two side by side photos of shoulder tattoo trash polka skull indian woman surrounded by black red feathers

two side by side photos of tattoo on back of leg trash polka eagle tattoo skull with labyrinth red black lines

“We found love in a hopeless place” – tattoo for the music lovers

we found love in a hopeless place written next to guitar trash polka tattoo sleeve shoulder tattoo

what is trash polka tattoo lion head with one red eye surrounded by red black lines

white sneakers short jeans trash polka style leg tattoo on man abstract triangles geometrical shapes

white trash tattoo ideas side by side photos of forearm tattoo female face profile in black and red

John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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