Blackwork tattoo
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| Tattoo styles | – 5 min read – | Last updated on August 9, 2020 |
WHAT IS BLACKWORK TATTOO?
As you can see the name itself implies that there are no other colors except for the large areas of black in the sketch.
If you’re still unsure of where to get a tattoo on your body you may consider a list of commonly tattooed areas such as arm, leg, neck, or chest.
However, an ordinary tattoo done with black ink is not Blackwork. But the application of a solid black square on the body, for example, is Blackwork style. This style is for people who appreciate minimalism and admire the boldness and severity of black.
WHAT MAKES BLACKWORK TATTOOS UNIQUE?
- No hidden or philosophical meanings behind it, unlike their ancestor, the Polynesian (tribal) pattern
- Uses only dense black ink
- The only style that doesn’t use shading (only carbon black is used to create patterns)
- Drawings are often patterns based on principles of geometry and symmetry
- Often emphasize the contours of the body and placed on vast expanses of skin
- Common areas include the chest, leg, arm, or neck
- This fact is important especially to those who get black tattoo sleeves (these sleeves also look original and bright)
- Very popular as an overlay for previous tattoos and scars
The purpose of tattooing blackwork on the body is to decorate the body with an original drawing without giving it any meaning.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON BLACKWORK DESIGNS REQUESTED?
- Geometrical figures
- Blackouts (completely black-painted body parts)
- Ornaments
CAN BLACKWORK TATTOOS BLEND WITH OTHER STYLES?
Yes! Masters often combine blackwork with other styles. Blackwork is often used with and best suited to Dotwork, as a dotted tattoo will stand out in stark relief against a black background and provide depth to a design.
Blackworks tattoos are often diluted a little more with white or scarring.
Blackwork combined with dotwork can lend a tattoo depth.
ARE THERE BLACKWORK ARTISTS?
Be sure to take into account that blackwork is almost impossible to correct due to its lack of conventional shading. At the most, one can apply new black or white lines over faded or failed attempts at blackwork.
Remember that the ability to paint black evenly and steadily (without spaces) is a skill acquired by years of experience.
When choosing a wizard, choose someone who not only has experience, but also a portfolio of other blackwork tattoos.
Yes. Blackout tattoos require very dense black painting, so inking can be painful. Often, they are done over a few sessions because the skin becomes too sensitive to such dyeing over a short period of time.