What Do You Think About Blackout Tattoos? | Tattoo Artists React

Unless you've been living under a rock the last couple of years, blackout tattoos have become a massive trend. Some people get them as an aggressive cover-up, while others do it just for the bold aesthetic. Like every tattoo trend, you know our panel of artists have some very strong opinions about blackout tattoos.
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[@cyrusprudenciado926]

That dude wearing a ski mask, interviewed about tattoos but acting like he's in a witness protection program against a mob boss or something

[@domybiddingfb3167]

It’s dumb Donald

[@naliniangel]

@Glen Quagmire this just happened to me

[@ORIAJOTREBLA]

is michael jackson undercover... he became black with Blackout Tattoos... shiiii

[@BenjiQ575]

@Glen Quagmire as if you wouldn't come out and receive your hi 5 reward from everyone in the bathroom (washing hands after hi 5 of course for hygiene)

[@dinadyniz12]

@Sophia Xiao How do you know that

[@omgnagel2897]

Word of advice from some with a half black arm. 1. It’s going to get very hot in the sun. Like insanely hot. I wear a uv arm sleeve to negate that. 2. People will “ why did you do that” you to death.

[@justme-qd6qb]

Wow I never even considered it would get hot that's interesting

[@snakeeyes1662]

Lies im fully black live Australia its a lie

[@omgnagel2897]

@@snakeeyes1662 what’s a lie? That black gets hot? Lol it literally absorbs heat. Besides black ink is an entirely darker pigment than that of a black persons skin.

[@smoot2337]

Is it too hot to have without the sleeve? Like if you want to go to the beach or whatnot?

[@omgnagel2897]

@@smoot2337 I’m sure you could survive it. I have a sneaking suspicion it would be way more susceptible to sun burn. I’d def never leave and be in the sun long without a good sun block at the least. Put it this way. I have a probe thermometer after 20 minutes outside my black arm was a good 12 degrees hotter than my other arm lol

[@almaarea]

Would have loved to see Michela on here for her take on blackouts in contrast to the others. I love her aesthetic.

[@drewbeans69]

NOT having her in this video seems criminal

[@Saige7]

Yeah I CANNOT believe she wasn’t even mentioned by anyone!!!!!!

[@jaredwoods89]

She’s done an ENTIRE video on her black out tattoos so that’s probably why

[@aishiksenguptasengupta5589]

Could not agree more

[@MrZara4267]

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[@sindalari]

I like blackouts that are designed vs just solid black.

[@rfbennett2]

I think the term "blackout" means it's not designed. I think they would call what you're describing "black work"

[@sindalari]

@@rfbennett2 The artists in the video mention stylized pieces and refer to them as blackout still.

[@grabmynuts]

@@sindalari 1:12 this artist refers to it as black work rather than black out as well. I guess it just depends on what ur getting lol

[@alexbrufladt171]

I love both lol

[@jayonathomas3760]

I feel like blackout tattoos can be dope especially with patterns and when it’s down right

[@aestheticswim3397]

I'm thinking like a blackout with gold and white ink patterns

[@ryanward1606]

Please don’t take this the wrong way but isn’t that just tribal then?

[@pikkisful]

@@ryanward1606 when it’s blacked out and the untouched skin makes patterns

[@jayonathomas3760]

@@ryanward1606 I totally see what you’re saying but that’s not really what I mean, I’m saying like you could do different things with it like how they said you can put the flowers on it or use white ink over it, but like I said I get where you’re coming from (Also I’m kinda bad at explaining things so sorry if this doesn’t make much sense)

[@aestheticswim3397]

@@ryanward1606 early 2000s vibes forever

[@Molls-ng6bc]

I’m surprised there were such mixed reactions, but I agree if someone does it right and really wants it + has the patience for it, why not.

[@greenrobot5]

I'm getting one cause it's hard to cover up thick black lines, I'm getting it and later getting a white tattoo on top

[@ariellebro]

Black out tattoos look really cool if they're done right. The ones with patterns look really really cool!

[@maxhoyle7040]

Its about the use of negative space

[@ChillTheChilli]

The guy who pierced me had both arms done in full black and scarification to make it look like he had fish scales...cool stuff

[@acidicjerk218]

Ouch

[@joshuacallen4155]

That’s why it’s originally referred to as a “piercers arm” the piercer was commonly proactive on within the shop and ended up with less than stellar work. Went black instead of laser or true pre laser days.

[@rachelcookie321]

Scarification?

[@ChillTheChilli]

@@rachelcookie321 it's cuts

[@rachelcookie321]

@@ChillTheChilli that doesn’t seem like something people should be doing

[@dreamwolf7302]

Friend of mine got a blackout tattoo on his right arm, wrist to shoulder. He suffered a bad burn, and donor tissue was used to replace a bunch of skin he had lost, with the hope of minimizing scar tissue formation. It worked, but he ended up with skin that looked 'dead'. It was living tissue, but had that gray translucence we associate with death. Once he was fully healed, he tried several cover up methods with other tattoos, before deciding 'fuck it' and getting the whole arm done in the blackest of black inks he could get hold of. He does temporary tattoos with glow in the dark skin paint on his arm sometimes. I personally feel the issue was less the tattoos he tried before, and more the tattoo artists who did the work, as i have a similar burn, although that healed with skin taken from myself, and had the same gray tone to it, and my guy did a fantastic job of covering it with some amazing art.

[@Kekkndslgnlwnh]

I want to tattoo my scars, but I still get medical imaging done and don't want it to affect the imaging where my scar/ surgery was. have you had imaging done with the tattoo still?

[@dreamwolf7302]

@@Kekkndslgnlwnh tattoos wont affect imaging unless of course, your tattoo artist is using ink loaded with metals.

[@claudeyaz]

It may have also partially been that scars do not take ink as well as unscarred skin

[@donshingondonvergonio2247]

So youre 10% zombie now?

[@dreamwolf7302]

@@donshingondonvergonio2247 My friend maybe, i'm about 5% domestic swine though, as i had a pig vertebra placed into my back after a major injury.

[@michaelhughes3302]

I like how people in the industry are a lot more comfortable admitting tattoo regrets, coverups and removals than the average person. Most people spend what seems like a lifetime explaining that "special meaning" behind a tattoo to everyone who will listen, only to later regret the decision and feel foolish.

[@jessevargas8181]

Aesthetically, love them. Completely understand the cover up reason. Currently have 80% of my arm blacked out. Going back in a few weeks to finally finish and super stoked. One thing someone mentioned here is correct; yes, everyone always asks “why”. The people close to me know why and I’ll explain in detail. The people that don’t really know me, I just say “because I like it”. They always have this look like, they know there’s more to it but appalled I won’t explain. I’m also not good at making new friends tho 🙃

[@lukaswhughes]

I got my wrist to mid bicep blacked out about a month ago. I've gotten very mixed reactions and have been playing with how I respond to people's questions. I'm going to try "Because I like it" now. I've been looking for ways to not have to tell my whole tattoo journey every time someone asks about it (Which is a fucking lot). Cheers!

[@joseamador255]

Dang, am I being weird for not asking people about their tattoos? Most people have picture upon picture and end up looking like a confusing mess. Blackouts are sweet and simple, and by far - more appealing to the eye.

[@lukaswhughes]

@@joseamador255 Nah, definitely not weird. I can't speak for other people, but I definitely appreciate when coworkers and other people I meet don't ask. I get asked almost every day, wherever I go. It gets boring after a while. Compliments are nice and appreciated, but asking why is like...here we go again.

[@risksandhope1849]

Honestly I could never sit through the pain so I'm impressed you're 80% through your arm

[@kaidkaid88]

aw man... I LOVE THAT THOUGH!! you do you! that sounds so epic!

[@mriz2758]

Literally in the middle of getting mine done when this dropped. Well timed.

[@inked]

We uploaded this video just for you actually....

[@mriz2758]

@@inked Thanks guys, much love

[@Adoubless]

Congrats on it! Hope you love it!

[@recycler1234]

I have a blackout tattoo that's currently a work in progress but its moonflowers and luna moths surrounded by blackout, it's no joke it hurts so bad to get it done but also so worth it

[@ryanweaver8638]

I’m working on blackout sleeve with the only design being roses in negative space

[@lilgothpotato4867]

i bet it’s gorgeous i wanna see it

[@dodgecityvanlife]

How’s it coming along? kzbin.infotjHhMBGeBLw?feature=share

[@BenjiQ575]

4:30 I appreciate what this guy is saying. One of the big aspects of Claude Monet's Water Lillies was that he used a different kind of canvas because he wanted to texture the paint and create a sculpted look. Seeing the tattoo lines and lineweights and being able to actually observe the marked craftsmanship in a tattoo is a peculiar quality. I definitely think it improves tattoos, but I can see how it could be seen as a detriment.

[@NinaThoren]

Blackout tattoos are not really my style but I have seen a few that actually look good. Personally I'm more of a fan of blast over tattoos, those can be really cool with the previous tattoos showing through

[@AngelicRamen]

It's so weird seeing tattoo artists saying "why would you do that to yourself", you know, the same way some people talk about tattoos in general. Weirdly judgmental.

[@laurend7337]

I was thinking the same exact thing!!

[@tpilot_error404]

They are only human. They are specifically asked their opinion. They are artists. Museums don't buy a Picasso to totally paint it over with a single color. My guess is these artists still believe bad tattoos can be covered up differently. Or it is seen as a trend that won't last well.

[@Quikkz_Haste]

It seems weird right? but tattoo artists are some of the most judgmental, egotistical, people you will ever meet. The entire community is extremely toxic, especially to other artists. Unfortunately it’s a highly unregulated world of mentors and apprentices and therefore hazing, harassment, sexual assault and even sexual favors is common when you have to pay for an apprenticeship from someone who can drop you at any point they own you and that creates this toxic environment where everyone loves the smell of their own farts and thinks they are better than you because they got treated like shit to become a tattoo artist and it perpetuates the endless cycle of assholes in the industry, but that’s just my experience in the state with some of the strictest tattoo laws in the U.S.

[@NoneYabusinessBroski]

@@Quikkz_Hasteman sounds like you’ve had some experiences. Mind if I asked what led you to this You’re dead on but that’s shit only learned the hard way or at least that’s how I learn

[@lucidlabyrinth]

When heavily tattooed people that no doubt have faced SO much judgement and people saying "why would you do that to yourself" say the same thing about other heavily tattooed people 🙄

[@Royinszki]

Everyone has limits i guess

[@jblubber7037]

I think the issue they have is they don’t do it ya know ? Like they create their art so it’s like “why waste the canvas” if you can get beautiful tattoos and design over just blacked out fresh skin ya know ? But also their mind is more than likely just a black arm ya know?

[@BreadVanVleet]

@@jblubber7037 yes I know ffs

[@str8rippi]

It's almost like they're being interviewed & someone asked for their opinion SMH Low level brain activity detected

[@killjoypoprocks]

They are artists. There is no creativity for them with solid black

[@ishitaaggarwal5218]

helpp i thought blackout tattoos were tattoos that people get when they've had too much too drink and blackout and like wake up with some weird ass tattoo the next morning 😭

[@ambienbrain8261]

😂😂😂

[@ThrivingNotDying]

At first I didn't understand blackout tattoos but the more I've seen them the more they've grown on me.

[@davidmilsom2827]

Had my left arm blacked out almost a year ago, I love it. My artist did it all even and saturated. It's the same as my face tattoos where I mostly get the "wow that's awesome" comments but if you're not a fan of randomly being asked "why did you do that?" then it's not for you ✌️

[@brookehengy2510]

I had a few tattoos on my arm and had the option of doing laser removal or blackout. I really wanted a scarification piece, but with having fair skin it wouldn't show like I wanted. So I blacked out my whole arm and hand and got scarification over it. Now that it is healed, it looks like white ink on black. I'll never regret it, I love this piece.

[@colmastro4373]

"Why do you wana be all black i got do many questions". So do i man, like WTF is with the balaclava?!

[@suigetsushark]

Would never get one myself, but absolutely LOVE them when I see it on other people. I think if you get a blackout tattoo, you have a certain aesthetic/personality/aura about you, so by virtue that tattoo just suits you and tells a story in itself!

[@Toruk_Makto17]

really!! I hope people thing I have a good aura when I get mine 😄

[@jcbpstr6]

“ im almost 40” Nearly pissed myself And here i am balding in my mid 20s granted shes a woman but still that hurt 😭😂😂

[@shxn95]

i love the look of blackout tattoos!! my dad got 30 year old tribal blacked out with geometric white art over it on both arms and it looks super cool. i also love the look of blast overs though when it comes to cover ups.

[@beardedkicks4549]

So he got the tribal and then geometric. The new tribal lmao

[@shxn95]

@@beardedkicks4549 i don’t see anything wrong with tattoo trends if that’s what you’re getting at lol. everything comes and goes through trends not just tattoos

[@bryanelam7431]

I don't have any tattoos probably never will but I love it from an artistic stand point and I have a ton of respect for the artists so that's why I keep up with trends cause I love looking at the art work! Also, from watching this channel I've learned that a lot of tattoo artists are cool as hell, I mean awsome cool people and I respect the hell out of that too!

[@kelsey2333]

I love these people. I honestly can't stand when people care about what other people do with their bodies. I love how chill these artists are. Chill people are my kind of people.

[@cryptiddraws3376]

I love them. I personally want my left sleeve when I get it to be one large floral piece with big sections of solid black in the negative space. Not even as a coverup. Just love the aesthetic.

[@caminglis53]

“You’re not tough enough.. “no…” 😆🤣

[@asiamarie2375]

Had no idea different variations of blackout existed, amazing artistry

[@Morrowsss]

There's something about blacking out an entire arm that's so appealing to me. Kinda like you're reclaiming your body or something. I'm just afraid that I'll regret not being able to get imagery, but you never know what the future holds

[@tyllerc7608]

I’ve seen a video of this lady who got white ink over her blacked out arm. It looks really cool

[@iIdleHere]

@@liamoflaherty4686 Does that arm get super hot with the sun absorption?

[@bryanfuknc]

@@liamoflaherty4686 yeah man.. i love mine! once all the ink settles its super sic..

[@bryanfuknc]

@@iIdleHere yeah it does... you can feel it.

[@mariskaajoy3899]

Snapje, ik loop echt al 3 jaar met het idee, maar heb een aantal links die dan gecoverd worden, en wat als dat lelijk uitvaagt, of doordrukt, of of of😂

[@RudolfHorvath]

Not really fan of painting your whole skin black but I absolutely love filling out the negative space with black as it pushes the tattoo forward.

[@DrawnByLaserLove]

I love blackout tattoos a lot purely because of the aesthetics. The color and reflection of skin are what makes it beautiful for me. Usually when we talk about tattoos we think of pictures , symbols or drawings on peoples' body. But blackout and blackwork tattoos turn the whole body part or even the whole person into the artwork. It feels like they become a part of the person. And just like a black and white painting, blackout tattoos can make a person's silhouette stand out more, they look a bit surreal and strange. I find that really charming.

[@Beka_Rex]

I love my blackout. Challenging to sit for it in one session, but worth it! The artist said I earned badass status with it 😂 planning on getting some white ink over top

[@carolyn6689]

Def a good option to have if you want to cover up tattoos you can't stand to look at anymore or you just like the aesthetic of total black out.I think the ones with the negative space and designs,patterns or geometrics are really cool.It would be awesome if you guys did a segment on Blackwork tattoos or even the blackout with white ink designs over it.❤👍

[@inked]

What's your opinion on blackout tattoos?

[@jimthompson9992]

Not for me...even a "not perfect" tattoo is better than a swathe of black ink...much prefer a cover-up because it can show how awesome an artist can be....but that's just my opinion.

[@PawnSwan]

I dig it :) it’s beautiful in art so I see it the same on the body

[@David-Nong]

@inked you guys should get M. Walkers opinion on the matter. I know he’s guested for HoodeTattoos maybe once or twice!.

[@kriegsheim]

Do you do all these interviews throughout the course of a whole day or do you do them separately but ask the artists to wear the same clothes?

[@Colorado_Ronin]

Not my cup of tea, but art is subjective so it doesn’t matter what I think

[@user-pr1ky7kq3i]

I'm in love with my blackout arm, when i was 16 i done my first sleeve, to day I'm 30 and year ago started my blackout cover 🖤 Have another session to fix some areas to make the black even and then white on black flowers. I get a lot of reactions from people, some are bad but most are amazing 😀.

[@JDempsey23]

Curious about the longevity of those white on black tattoos

[@dontbelieveeverythingyouth8173]

They don't hold.

[@BenjiQ575]

If you laser it before putting white in, it shouldn't be any different to any other tattoo. If you're just pumping ink over an existing black block, you're an idiot and so is your artist.

[@SuperCrazyEstonian]

@@BenjiQ575 This made me giggle.

[@camilocaridadpineda1652]

it's not necessarily about the longevity but about what you have while you have it. there is something really interesting about shapeshifting

[@ThungStudios]

I think Blast Over tattoos are a cooler option, but if there's shit that's triggering or lots of hateful stuff, then it makes sense to just black it all out

[@jordanmertens8972]

I think solid black is super cool. I understand why people leave untattood space for more design with the blackout, but to me that just feels like a cop-out or like half-assing the effort. To get blacked out takes will power and wearing it is a badge of badassery.

[@supersaiyansalamence]

I’m surprised no one said this in the video where you guys asked about basic bro tattoos, I feel like this is a trend that you’re gonna be able to look back at in 10 years and be like “Oh you got that in 2020/2021”

[@inked]

We were surprised to, I thought for sure it was going to come up.

[@TheLoserface45]

I don’t think there has been enough retrospect about them for there to be a clear label to be put on them

[@zacharyoff6805]

Except blackout tattoos have been around forever... go look at the bassist from Rage Against the Machine. 2 blackout half sleeves since the early 90s.

[@TheLoserface45]

@@zacharyoff6805 it wasn’t a fad back then though. Tribal tattoos have been around literally forever (like thousands of years) but they weren’t popular and commercialized until the 90s. It’s then that they had a local connotation with a certain type of person.

[@supersaiyansalamence]

@@zacharyoff6805 yeah but now it seems like it’s just the thing to do because everyone is doing it

[@raquelnunes9793]

I looove the look of the full black as background to designs 😍

[@twylasmith31]

I like it, but it isn't for everyone. Tattoos in general aren't for everyone so it only makes sense that not every tattoo is for everyone. I agree with the mindset that people can put whatever they want on themselves. Everyone just has to deal with whatever consequence may come out of having tats.

[@0scrambles]

"Its a waste of time" says guy with an entire sleeve of 90s tribal. sick bro.

[@Zanaze_banane]

I love blackout tattoos and look forward to getting one some day, first I want to enjoy finishing my sleeves and having them for a while.

[@makyiajones5249]

I don’t know if it was just me but when the video finished a tattoo removal ad came on and now I can’t stop laughing 😂😂

[@argentumcitizen]

had my full arm with a blacked out background yesterday , i just love it s2

[@Toruk_Makto17]

that's what I wanna do but I'm only 14 lol, so I'll think about it for 8 years or so and see how I feel then

[@amdrewf3456]

Got mine done about a month ago and it's looking so good I love it so much

[@supersaiyansalamence]

If they do a design it’s not about the blackout it’s about how they use the negative space to create an image with a black background

[@Kitanaii]

I think it looks beautiful! I look forward to one some day

[@cobywan0519]

can we also just agree that blackout tattoos with negative space designs are essentially just...tribal lol

[@Cyberpunk_gf]

a lot of blackwork done in this style is considered "neo tribal" so you're partially right lol

[@demirkafasutlac2343]

I love blackout tattoos. I don't know why buts it's like, so simple yet so cool looking.

[@harshaltayade5636]

Been waiting for this

[@silverbloodwolf98]

I've seen once a guy in a subway with both of his arm tattooed full black. He was also pretty athletic and I must say, it looked fantastic. But it's always interesting how people come up to this idea, because it is tough and hard to make.

[@meanjean3023]

I’ve had mine for 10 years - and I still love it! I’d have more blacked out and might now, I’d love to get my hands blacked out - 10 years ago the workplace wasn’t to keen on showing tattoos, so had to work around that.

[@whirlingdervish]

I had half my left arm blacked out in 2018, and I still love it! The healing process was a little painful though...

[@green3452345]

Started my blackout half sleeve a month ago. Wrist to elbow. One session at 8 hours. Absolute hell. Second session to finish was 3 hours and we stopped bc to much blood and not enough healing time. Will go back in July to finish. It fucking hurts. It also looks amazing healed, but that healing time is super anxiety inducing.

[@mdubleyew7924]

Oli Sykes got his arm blacked out and then a sleeve tattooed over it with white ink and it looks unreal, I wonder if anyone here has seen that.

[@suigetsushark]

that's exactly who I think of when I imagine blackout tattoos. His looks amazing

[@angharadwalker4628]

This is my plan, I've just booked in for my first black out session

[@vaderabraham55]

This is a robbery! wait you wanna hear my opinion about tattoos? Sure!

[@facepalmjesus1608]

i did a black work sleeve back in 2015 but its not a full blackout. Its a patterned hexagons and what makes it great is the blank skin spots between...just like music...its the silence between the notes which makes music. The healing process was more painful than the tattoo itself though

[@bsabataso]

I have both of my upper arms blacked out. My old tattoos weren't bad, they were just too close together. I think full-on black out tattoos are just a minimalist aesthetic. Partially blacked out tattoos, like the ones I have that are part of a whole sleeve, can really work for people. I did not want a blast over and I did not want to spend a bunch of time and money on lasering because it would not give me the results I was looking for.

[@spiritmoonintuitive]

I've seen one that I really liked. It was on an artist's arm, but wasn't a real large area. I think it suited her. I thought about getting one to tie an area into the piece I have on my hand; it's a small space so I think it would look good.

[@Ghosted676]

There is this guy in spain who does these amazing symmetrical blackout shapes as body suits it looks amazing and I definitely wanna get a piece by him

[@KavaKavana]

My bros got an uneven bunch of blackout arm bars and a couple red outs with some nice tattoos that were covered here and there. Surprised me at first but look totally unique. Something heavy or grounding about all these thick black arm bars slapped over ad hok over good work. It’s sort of the like viewing the whole body as the art instead of just the picture. He slapped these blackout bars on in 04 so I’msurprised become popular now. Think a bunch of chunky circles in mostly black with an occasional one in red sometimes next to a black one but in a thinner or thicker size. Stile plenty of Latin inspired catholic imagery in black/gray work but with hints of popping color under it all sleeves under it all.

[@crazy8sdrums]

Negative-space artwork can be really cool though, but you all should know that as your skin ages, the black ink seeps under the dermis and fine negative detail will become marred over time.

[@adamcupples8082]

I personally would never do it, but if its done well it can look cool, I love when people get it blacked out with white ink on top

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

I love the black out with white design over ❤️😍

[@KrystaiTheWatcher]

I've seen blackout tattoos that have been worked over with white ink. It's kind of a cool look but I've never seen what they look like a year or more after heal.

[@tonyfknb3896]

Blackouts look good when done right then done with white outline looks dope

[@Joy4Shai]

Theses are my favorite blackout tattoo artists ❤️ YOU HAVE TO MENTION THEM ABOUT BLACKOUT TATTOOS instagram.com/abusevbiografikatattoo/ instagram.com/abusevtattoo/

[@Kyle_McC]

Yeah I’ve half considering a blackout chest piece with negative Elder Futhark runes

[@ReikaRei]

I love when people get a blackout tattoo, leave it for a year or so to fade a bit, and then get a pattern in black over top :)

[@cocorodrigueztattoos4969]

Getting one next week 🤝

[@freyaegrey]

I love the black with the white over it. A lot.

[@emmam4078]

I have some black blocking in tattoos I have... and in the moment I was getting tattood I knew id never be able to sit for a blackout 😂

[@-carina-]

I want a floral black out sleeve for my left arm. My right arm is going to be light single needle floral.

[@andylopez6393]

I just got my first tattoo, and now am considering a black out for my next one. I think is really cool.

[@insanemang9983]

I think blackout tattoos are awesome way to set up the canvas for color tattoos since they look so much more vibrant

[@makiyacurry1006]

There’s somethings so wholesome and ironic about tattoo artists saying I don’t get it because that’s what people without tattoos think about their tattoos I just find it so funny to me

[@RokkitAk]

White ink on blackout looks sick! Traditional tattoo work done like that ❤

[@dirtysouth9222]

I'm surprised this didn't bring up Tattoo Joe Smith's skeleton blackout tattoos. He's been featured in some of the earlier Inked videos even

[@constancebobin4368]

Working on a blackout bodysuit atm! Arms and chest done so far, none of them are coverups, and yes it's alotta pain but so worth it

[@klefdnb]

Its an amazing thing to find some tattoo artists in here to follow their work on IG... and then realize the have OF pages as well. LOL

[@rotitnhoj]

i like blackout work with white ink on top. even seen some decent black on black work

[@cookingcaliente9680]

lol can y’all do a video on tattooing over stretch marks!?

[@dogstar5572]

I’ve got a large black area. When it healed I got a scarification pattern. That healed then I got the scarification tattooed black. It’s cool. May get a brand on it too.

[@pinksatanism]

i love blackout tattoos, i have plans to do my right arm all black with mandala!!!!

[@jackj1694]

A man with a full tribal sleeve said they’re a waste of time💀💀

[@no1saw]

Getting a floral black leg sleeve to cover two existing tattoos. Lots of black negative space and that’s as far as I’ll go. Not the full one i need some pop

[@user-kq9bv5uj1p]

Geometric blackout are dope, they look so futuristic, kind like you are the most expensive avatar on a game

[@eddievenuto1862]

I've been getting tattooed since 2006. I'll have 50 tattoos right now. To full sleeves all my hands most of my hands most of my lower legs my chest and back one piece each all tattooed. My tattoo artist now so I asked him about black out tattoos he said he don't like them because it's too simple he likes regular tattoos that's just his opinion he's been a tattoo in since 98. I think he's the most talented artist I ever seen and I've been around a long time I would know.

[@KingFlintmore2000]

I absolutely love it

[@m80555]

7:11 that guy is so positive, kudos bro 🔥 Love from India ❤️

[@acidicjerk218]

Anais chabane is super adorable ✨

[@anarchist_parable]

I don't mind blackouts, they can be done well. I do think they're something you graduate into though. A blackout as a first choice feels ridiculous.

[@jeromeadams5692]

Love blackout/blackwork tats

[@rachelcookie321]

I feel like with un-tattooed skin it’s like very open and free but when you get it blacked out it becomes closed off. Idk how to describe it but I feel like blackout tattoos give off an end of the line, closed feeling. Not like end of the line in terms of tattooing but just in general. I feel like it’s like your body is locked up. The more tattoos you get the more your body is locked up. I’m not saying tattoos are bad, but I don’t personally like heavy tattoos because they give off that vibe to me.

[@sliceout9040]

At the end of the day if it makes you happy, why not. Personally i dont think i'll ever get one because i think it looks very 'severe' (can't find a better word). I kinda prefer classic imagery. That doesn´t mean blackout tattoos cant have imagery i just like regular tattoos better.

[@EX7RUD1CON]

Just got my laser removal certification and I have to say getting lasered is a long painful and serious process, seems like the best solution is to laser it a few times to fade and then get a coverup

[@WhoIsRah]

was thinking about doing this. how long did it take to get that certification?

[@EX7RUD1CON]

@@WhoIsRah it took a week, it was pretty intense and solely focused on laser removal

[@StonedSpagooter]

Negative space is something I can respect as a piece of art.