Polynesian pieces, known for their often abstract patterns made of shapes and swirls in large swaths of black ink, are a huge influence on the style in particular.
Any design made up of solely black ink without the addition of color or grey shading can be classified as a Blackwork piece.Īlthough Blackwork tattoos have come to mean something much different in modern days, the origins of the style lay within ancient tribal tattooing. In short, the style is a general term for tattoos that are made exclusively with black pigment.Įlements of this style of tattoo include thick outlines and bold, solid, black areas juxtaposed by intentional negative space or ‘skin-breaks’. Dark Art, illustrative and graphic art, etching or engraving style, lettering and calligraphic scripts are all considered to be within the vein of Blackwork. Though tribal tattoos do make up a large portion of the Blackwork style, recently other aesthetics have been added to the roster as well. In this article we explore the historical origins, contemporary styles, and some artists who have mastered Blackwork tattoos.
But, believe it or not, all-black fills and designs are not just a passing trend. Immediately recognizable by the lack of vivid chroma hues and tints of grey, Blackwork-style tattooing has garnered popularity over the recent years.
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