Old school tattoo flash has some characteristic elements that have made it popular on and off throughout the ages. In the 1990's, there was a significant movement toward realism in tattooing which tended to relegate the more old school designs to second choice. The 1990's in general represented a renaissance in tattooing where the art moved from the underground to a decidedly acceptable position in society. Over the years, the older style flash tattoos have seen a gain in popularity as more and more people have decided to decorate their bodies with tattoo art.
