Back Tattoos Dublin
Back tattoos hold a fascination unlike any others. Sheer size and scope sets them apart, and as such, they hold a powerful mystique.
What murals are to street art, a back piece is to tattooing.
While practically any image can be tattooed on the back, all back tattoos share a feeling of boldness, contemplation and courage – these are not for the faint of heart!
Large back pieces are usually sought after by someone who has already amassed a fair amount of smaller tattoos. For both the person getting the tattoo and the artist honing their craft, a full-scale back tattoo is considered a major graduation in deepening their relationship with tattooing culture, since it takes the concept of the body as a canvas to its fullest form.
A back tattoo is one of the ultimate displays of dedication to the art of tattooing and they’re something that every tattoo artist salivates over the prospect of undertaking.
For many, it’s their dream tattoo.
Tribal and neo-traditional tattoos are among the most sought after; the back and shoulders have long been chosen as meaningful places to get inked for those expressing pride in a culture. Symbolically it could be considered like carrying a culture with you wherever you go. Other popular imagery for back tattoos include portraits, animals and floral works. Wing tattoos across the top of the back have also risen in popularity this century. More modern developments in the form have seen 3-D and optical illusion effects, as well as stunning dotwork, linework and geometric approaches push tattooing innovation to unforeseen realms.
Koi fish and dragons are also popular. In ancient Japanese tattooing culture tattoos were banned for around 1000 years and people were forced to hide them, so the back tattoo boomed in significance – they could be both audacious and private, depending on the context.
Indeed, back tattoos, like any large torso tattoo piece as well, can be a powerful way of expressing the full extent of someone’s love for tattoos while also having the option of concealing when the occasion arises. While back tattoos for men have always been popular, female back tattoos have also been coming to the fore in a major way in recent times.
Spine Tattoos
Spine tattoos are becoming especially popular in recent years. These can take the form of elegant pieces that run from the lower back to the small of the back. Animals, floral, or fascinating sacred geometry inspired artworks are among the most notable spine tattoos.
Though spine tattoos may raise alarm bells in terms of the pain factor, it’s actually among the less painful places to get inked; less sore than say the rib area or inner bicep.
If you want the most from your back tattoo, you’ll want a final session or subsequent ones for touch ups and highlights. For many, the beauty of a back tattoo is how it can evolve shape and how dimension can be added over the multiple sessions that they often require.
Back Tattoos from The Ink Factory
Life-defining for many, back tattoos boil down to representing a deep commitment to tattooing for all involved. After a half decade in the business, we at The Ink Factory have developed a special relationship with our clients, and we’re proud of our installment plan which can be availed of to allow clients to match their tattooing ambition with reality. Our staff love to discuss ideas and every artist has an idea of their masterpiece back tattoo, so don’t hesitate to pop into us and talk about a back piece that’s on your mind!
Whether it is a full back tattoo, lower back tattoo or even on the spine, there is no fuller way to express your love for tattoos than a statement back piece. Call The Ink Factory today on 01 6708641 to talk to one of our dedicated tattoo artists.