Blackwork Tattoo — 400 Designs

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Julia Danilovich, Body art expert

A tattoo in the blackwork style is a combination of classics and ethnic elements, which are characterized by minimalism, symmetry and rigor in execution.

Recognizable features of a blackwork tattoo

The main feature of the style is the continuous “filling” of a significant part of the image with black. Sometimes the design can be supplemented with small elements of white or red shades.

The second feature is the scale - tattoos in this style are applied to a large area of the body - a sleeve (often on both arms), a man's chest, back, stomach. Sometimes the composition is so voluminous that it occupies several adjacent areas of the body and from a distance looks like clothing that tightly fits the body.

Application feature

Tattoos in blackwork style do not carry any hidden meaning, but are more focused on design and technicality. Performing this type of tattoo is complicated by several factors:

Pigment tone - it is important to decide in advance whether a warm or cool shade of black will be used. When choosing, you need to take into account the client's skin tone. Sooner or later, most tattoos begin to look blue, so choosing the wrong tone will only make the situation worse.
Pigment density. If it is too viscous, its application will be complicated by frequent drying of the material. If it is too liquid, then a lot of excess “dirt” will be created during operation.
The large amount of work is the main factor on this entire list. It is important to apply the pigment evenly over the entire area of the tattoo, otherwise the design will require modification in the future.

Popular plots and combinations

The anatomical style of blackwork tattoos involves their execution in the form of sleeves, stockings and entire suits, affecting the entire body. Popular options are:

Evenly colored areas of skin - for example, ring sleeves, armor, floral patterns. Another interesting option is to paint a portrait of your loved one or idol.
Scenes from films, comics.
Japanese style - combines traditional designs or landscapes, made in black combined with red elements. You can often see a sketch in the form of a skull or an image of an animal.
Classic style - few people dare to experiment like this. Classic blackwork involves applying a large amount of black pigment to the entire human body.

What parts of the body is it usually applied to?

Blackwork tattoos are universal in that they look spectacular on any part of the body for both men and girls. This could be an arm, a leg, or the entire body. A tattoo has no limitation in size or complexity of the design. Everything is limited only by the client’s desire and the professionalism of the master.

Who is it suitable for?

Blackwork is considered a masculine style and is ideal for men with an athletic build. Recently, this style is increasingly being chosen by brave girls, who in this way emphasize not only their sexuality, but also self-sufficiency and independence.

The blackwork style is suitable for the following people:

For lovers of spectacular tattoos, real tattoo connoisseurs often use this style to completely paint their body, thereby showing all the beauty of the executed design.
For those with old tattoos, with the help of such a tattoo you can easily cover up an old tattoo that you no longer like or simply does not fit with the client’s current worldview and desires.
For those with scars or other problem areas on the skin, with the help of this style you can not only hide a blemish on the skin, but also turn it into your “highlight”, allowing you to catch admiring glances from passers-by.

By contacting a tattoo parlor or a master from the Barb.ua list, you can be sure of the quality of your future blackwork. Professional tattooists will definitely help you choose a ready-made one, as well as develop an individual sketch taking into account your preferences and skin characteristics.

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