Blackwork Tattoo Ideas

Blackwork tattoos use solid black ink only: bold shapes, heavy linework and dotwork shading. Pick any of these 34 designs to see it on a photo of your own skin.

What is a blackwork tattoo?

Blackwork draws on tribal tattooing, woodcut illustration and graphic design. Large areas of black make it striking and very durable.

Where to place a blackwork tattoo

Blackwork suits bold pieces on the forearm, upper arm, calf, chest and back. It is also the style most often used to cover older tattoos.

See a blackwork tattoo on your own body

Upload a photo, drag the design to the spot you are thinking of, and get a realistic preview before you book.