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October 5th, 2020

75 Beautifully Badass Blackwork Tattoos

When in doubt, black it out

Over the last several years, blackwork tattooing has exploded in popularity. Blackwork is an umbrella term for a style of tattooing that is done in black ink. Blackwork tattoos generally cover large areas and focus on opaque coverage over shading or stippling.

Many people opt for blackwork tattoos, however, they’ve really appealed to those looking for coverups. A coverup is successful if it masks the piece underneath and to do this, black is required. A blackwork coverup is a great way to go about this because you can completely conceal the existing piece and if done properly, the end result is totally badass.

Although blackwork tattooing may look straight forward, there’s a good deal of technique and finesse that goes into it. You need to create consistent strokes, that way you’ll create a smooth appearance over a visibly scratchy mess. You also need to work quickly, as this approach to tattooing can be pretty brutal for the client and you don’t want them to tap out midway. Plus, you need to make sure your artist doesn’t traumatize the skin, as this can create holidays and other inconsistencies.

Take a look at 75 (yes, 75) of our favorite blackwork tattoos from talented artists around the world. These artists all put their own spin on blackwork and they’re creating bold, bulletproof ink that’s built to last. Check out their masterpieces in the gallery below, then let us know if you’d go for a blackwork tattoo in the comments section on social media.

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Some parts fresh, some healed, Thanks Iiro!

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Проект в работе. На фотографии результат трёх сеансов вместе с отрисовкой фрихендом. …………………………………………………. Полюбился людям наш #Cyber #BlackWork Это уже шестой проект по счету, со временем он перерос из простых форм во что-то иное. Будущий носитель этого проекта увидел в сети наш “Digital Art” и сразу написал нам с заказом, но мы вместе решили не останавливаться на рукаве, а будем делать половину костюма. Между прочим, большая часть подобных работ – это уже не перекрытия старых татуировок с помощью BlacWorka, а проекты с нуля! А вообще мы любим создавать проекты на разные темы, так что смотрите портфолио и знакомьтесь с сюжетом татуировок. …………………………………………………………. Project in process. On the photo you see the result of 3 sessions (freehand including). People seem to enjoy our #Cyber #BlackWork. This is a 6th project in style. This project began when this girl has noticed one of our #CyberBlack concept drafts. We now have mutually decided that we won’t stop on her arm and soon the project will be extended to the left half of her body. It is amazing that now a large part of our Blackwork projects are no longer cover ups but tattoos that happen from empty skin!! Overall we love creating different kinds of tattoos, so take a good look at our portfolio to find all kinds up to your own taste

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Черная татуировка – ответ партакам☝ Школьные загогулины, армейские партачки, забава по пьяни и десятилетие татуировщиков – самоучек! Из 10ти татуированных, 9 стремаются хотябы одной – двух своих татуировок. А ведь и правда – нечем гордиться… Самое страшное что из за этого многие чувствуют постоянное недовольство своим телом, это превращается в неуверенность в себе… К нам обращались люди совсем разочаровавшиеся в татуировках после 2х, 3х перекрытий одного и того же партака, и вновь обретшие надежду! Люди, покрытые синевой и разными не внятными картинками, вновь приобретали желание хвастаться своим телом, возвращалась уверенность в себе. Именно с этого мы начинали практиковать черную татуировку и продолжаем уже на протяжении 6 лет. Теперь к нам обращаются не только за перекрытиями в черном, но и за созданием black workа на чистой коже, что очень радует, ведь имея богатый опыт и в цветной и в черной графике, смело можно заявить что черная татуировка создается быстро и не теряет своей актуальности на протяжении всей жизни носителя. #coverup #coveruptattoo #coveruptattoos #blackouttattoo #blacktattoo #blackwork #москватату

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Skeleton Cobra

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abstract chestpiece

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Healed!!

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Done @cropcircletattoo

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On @xiaoaiperiod still long way to go

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Hikari in progress

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INFO. 2020 MADRID / EUROPE I am taking bookings from September to start new projects. I have a new portfolio ready to post on the following weeks that I’ve been workin on. In case you want some fast, solid and affordable black tatu during July and June you can contact my partner @muchacho.navaja . I really trust in Much’s technique as he is doing big part of my bodysuit. In case you want to get some black mixed with any kind of pattern work during July, I will have @madisonmclaintattoos guesting at the studio. Her work speaks by itself. Madison and me are looking for a client who would love to get a project done by us together in the direction we are posting recently. However, she would be also interested in tattooing other type of pattern works. The pricing will be more affordable during July due to the current situation. Contact me through the email – BLACKPRADABOOKINGS@GMAIL.COM USA My plans are to spend august in Denver working with @madisonmclaintattoos if the frontiers are open at this time. So I will start booking appointments with no deposit for august so write me to BLACKPRADAUSA@OUTLOOK.COM for any information. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING! @black.tatu @neo.tribal

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**WORK IN PROGRESS** I don’t typically share projects of this magnitude until they’re more fully developed. I feel that most of the time with large minimalist pieces, it’s hard for folks to understand what the final result will look like if I share it too early. But I’m feeling very happy and satisfied with the amount we got done in the past two days, and so I couldn’t help but show you all. These are just the very first steps of a nearly full-body transformation we are working on. We are sparing no areas, all will be tattooed. After the black settles, we will begin the white ink over top. A long process for sure. I am forever grateful for your trust @czar_suka . Thanks for looking everyone, be well!✨✌️✨

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