Volko merschky biography of donald

Tattoo style

Trash Polka is a tattoo style created by tattoo artists Simone Pfaff and Volker Merschky in Würzburg, Germany.^[1][2] The characteristics of Trash Polka tattoos can be a combination of naturalistic, surrealistic,^[3] and photorealistic motifs with graphic, lettering, and calligraphic elements primarily in black & red.^[4]

Technique

Trash polka is a mixed media form of tattooing that is created with various, non-limited components.^[5] Detailed photo-realistic portraits can be displayed in conjunction with graphic elements such as large black areas, brush strokes, and geometric or abstract shapes.^[6][7] The tattoos are traditionally in black and red, but other colors can be used as well.^[8] The style is often cited for its use of color contrasts, such as complementary contrast, that create an optical effect.^[9][10] Abstract designs and realistic mot