These Striking Solid Black Tattoos Will Make You Want To Go All In
When considering a tattoo, many people turn to hot trends for inspiration. And there are plenty of interesting styles that come and go. Today, we take a look at a fairly new and painful style that body art fans are obsessed with: solid black tattoos (also known as blackout tattoos). Popularized by tattoo artists like Chester Lee and Hanumantra Lamar, solid black ink pieces are having a moment right now – we’re going to find out why and we’re going to give you the pros and cons of this striking graphic tattoo style.
Going all in with solid black tattoos
First of all, what’s a blackout tattoo? Well, as the name says, they’re basically solid black tattoos that use things like negative space or intricate geometric shapes to creative an often unreal looking design. Blackout tattoos are inspired by neo-tribal tattoos, which evolved from ancient sacred tribal markings and they involve tattooing large areas of the body in solid black ink.
This trend is more for those who are hardcore tattoo enthusiasts and like with any tattoo style, you should consider the pros and cons before getting inked. Besides the powerful visual impact, solid black tattoos come with several positive aspects. They’re a super-convenient way of hiding old tattoos, they’re unique and appealing, and they look smashing on any part of the body. While some choose striking black blocks to make statement, others use the color as a background to create extra dimension. There’s no actual meaning for tattoos like this, they’re purely aesthetic. Perhaps no piece of body art draws the eye the way a solid black sleeve does.
Is important to know that solid black tattoos have their drawbacks, despite their popularity and timeless appeal. Firstly, they tend to age poorly, with the ink spreading and blurring over time, making the details less defined and the overall design less sharp. Secondly, solid black tattoos may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with darker skin tones, as the ink can blend in and become less noticeable. Thirdly, solid black tattoos can be challenging to cover up or remove if you change your mind about the design or want to make room for new tattoos. Finally, black ink has been known to cause allergic reactions in some people, which can lead to swelling, itching, and scarring. It is important to consider these potential downsides and discuss them with your tattoo artist before committing to a solid black tattoo.
Unleash the beast with these powerful solid black tattoos
Tattoos come in all shapes, sizes and colors, but sometimes a bold, black block of ink can make an even bolder statement than even the prettiest, full-color tattoos, as you’ll see in the image gallery below. Whether you’re looking for solid black tattoo ideas for yourself or just want to marvel at the work inked on people who were brave enough to take the plunge, you’ll definitely understand why blackout tattoos have been springing up on Instagram over the past few months. At the end of the day, if you decide to go for a solid black tattoo – the most important thing you can do before getting one is taking the time to find the right studio and/or artist. Check out these amazing solid black tattoos and be inspired!
tattoo artist © Lupo Horiokami
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Hanumantra
tattoo artist © Max Rathbone
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Hanumantra
tattoo artist © Diamante Tattoo
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © C H E S T E R
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Hanumantra
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Hanumantra
tattoo artist © C H E S T E R
tattoo artist © 3KREUZE
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Diamante Tattoo
tattoo artist © Nissaco
tattoo artist © PIERLUIGI DELIPERI
tattoo artist © C H E S T E R
tattoo artist © Lupo Horiōkami
tattoo artist © Vitaliy Bezenkow Tattoo
tattoo artist © Esther Garcia
tattoo artist © bryltattoo
tattoo artist © Giovanni Ronchi
tattoo artist © Lupo Horiokami
tattoo artist © Diamante Tattoo
tattoo artist © Max Rathbone
tattoo artist © Lupo Horiōkami
tattoo artist © Leks Skinhunter
tattoo artist © Esther Garcia
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © Max Rathbone
tattoo artist © Hanumantra
tattoo artist © Effedots
tattoo artist © blackbearwhiskey
tattoo artist © Sarb
tattoo artist © CHESTER
tattoo artist © Nissaco
tattoo artist © Diamante Tattoo
tattoo artist © G A K K I N
tattoo artist © Esther Garcia
tattoo artist © Lupo Horiokami
tattoo artist © Max Rathbone
tattoo artist © blackbearwhiskey
tattoo artist © Effedots
tattoo artist © Josh Stephens
tattoo artist © G A K K I N
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Hello! I am Rodolfo Ronchi and I would like to say that the rose tattoo on hand was not made by me but made by my brother, Giovanni Ronchi lol;)
Hello, Rodolfo! Thank you for the heads-up, we’ve corrected the error and gave him credit for the awesome ink piece.
who the fuck missed an opportunity to name this article “These Striking Solid Black Tattoos Will Make You Want To Go All Ink”???
yeah, now that you pointed that out is kind of obvious 🙂 it would have been a dope title.
Love them all, but trying to find the name of the artist that did the wrist piece on the cover. Could you please point me in the right direction?