Blackwork and blackout are tattoo styles that aim to fill the body with black. Tattoo

The history of the tattoo goes back several thousand years and it has gone through many turns, when this type of body modification was at the peak of popularity or went into oblivion.

Today it is fashionable and prestigious to wear a tattoo: many musicians, athletes, actors and other famous people decorate their bodies in this way.

It is not known for certain where and when the first tattoo appeared, but it can be said with certainty that tattooing was a very popular way of expressing various needs.

Tattoos have been constantly used since ancient times by various nations. The history of tattoos remembers many cases when this type of body modification was used to decorate the appearance, had a religious purpose in funeral and other rites.

For example, a tattoo could be used to better connect with a family or a totem. It was believed that a tattoo could also increase the magic of its owner, help him achieve well-being, protect him from misfortunes and help to connect with departed ancestors.

Among the natives, the tattoo was considered the “face of a person” and reflected his beliefs, status and much more, bearing a sacred and at the same time socially important meaning.

Tattoo in modern history

Interesting references to tattoos are found in the literature of Ancient Rome, which describes their appearance, methods of application, dyes that are used in such a complex and interesting process.

From neighboring countries, there are references to the use of tattoos in Altai (they were found on the body of an Altai princess), among the Scythian leader, among the people of the Middle East, and even among Russian ancestors.

In the Middle Ages, tattoos spread and were successfully used throughout Western Europe. The modern significance of this process was given by the famous medieval traveler James Cook, who first used this term and popularized the customs of the Indians. Their iconic tattoos were much loved by Europeans as decorative ornaments.

After that, but noticeably later, in the second half of the 19th century, when the concept of “tattoo” was fixed in the dictionary, many methods, techniques and possibilities for decorating the human body with the help of various types of drawings began to be called tattoos.

Such concepts as “temporary tattoo”, “henna tattoo”, “permanent makeup”, “body art” have become very famous in the history of tattoos today.

And although they are not a tattoo in its popular meaning, the concept has taken root in society so much that even things that are remotely similar in meaning in the same information field have also become “tattoos”. The photo below shows examples of body art.

As a talisman in the history of modern society, the tattoo began to be used more in the 19th century, reflecting the reverence for the power of various patron spirits.

Tattoo in subcultures

In the modern world, a tattoo and various methods of applying it are used in many life situations.

To get a beautiful and worldview image, it is recommended to adhere to the following important points:

• It is recommended to order a tattoo sketch only from professional artists and tattoo artists with a good portfolio and reputation. You will create a high-quality individual and unique drawing that will be in harmony with your inner world;
• It is also recommended to get a tattoo in a modern good salon, where only high-quality tools and sterile needles, etc. will be used.

Many youth destinations use their own, individual tattoos. They serve as a way of self-expression and uniqueness, which helps to correctly navigate in life and even sometimes improve certain traits of your character.

Some "secret" subcultures, like BDSM, use their own tattoo language, which helps their members to recognize each other and feel like they belong to a group of like-minded people.

The reason for applying a tattoo can be an important event, for example, the birth of a child.

For some owners, their tattoo has the meaning of a talisman, it is believed that there are auspicious symbols, images of animals and other objects of the real world.

In contemporary art

The attitude to tattooing differs in different countries, but contemporary art reconciles everyone.

Members of the Yakuza at the festival display their tattoos.

In many countries, tattoo festivals are held, which are attended by owners of absolutely amazing works! On their bodies, animals, ornaments, Hindu deities, famous people and many other participants in the real or fantasy world are incredibly beautifully executed in monochrome or in color.

If you want to get a tattoo, you can visit such tattoo festivals and see them live. Perhaps this will inspire you and you will offer creative ideas to your master in the future, creating together with him a really wonderful work.

Many books, performances, films, stories, musical works, paintings, installations are associated with body modifications - in a word, the tattoo is a full-fledged part of modern art and continues to develop.

Many people dream of a tattoo, but as a rule, few of them think of something more brutal than flowers, portraits, skulls, inscriptions, graphics and other realism. How about taking and filling the whole body with black? Never thought about it? If not, then now is the time, because it is now at the height of fashion.

Blackwork tattoo style has existed for a very long time, but only now this style has been able to get out of the underground underground. This became possible thanks to the blackout style, which, in fact, is the same blackwork, only it has become a trend under a new name. As part of this trend, people clog their previous tattoos or just entire body parts with solid black. Sometimes these tattoos are decorated with light patterns or clear geometric lines. We invite you to look at examples of such work below.

tattoo artist Chester Lee from Oracle Tattoo Studio, Singapore, posts his blackout designs on his Instagram profile and they get tons of likes

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Chester Lee explained that blackout tattoos can cover existing tattoos, leaving a stuffed pattern under the black.

Soon, the trend was already picked up by other studios and began to offer their clients blackout tattoos.

tattooed model Monami Frost completely filled her hand in blackout style, which took her about 3-4 sessions

Video of Monami talking about her new tattoo, but more importantly, you can watch it in motion

You don’t have to watch the whole video, as it is 25 minutes long, and if you only know English “with a dictionary”, then most likely you won’t understand a word of what she says

Many people dream of a tattoo, but as a rule, few of them think of something more brutal than flowers, portraits, skulls, inscriptions, graphics and other realism. How about taking and filling the whole body with black? Never thought about it? If not, then now is the time, because it is now at the height of fashion.

Blackwork tattoo style has existed for a very long time, but only now this style has been able to get out of the underground underground. This became possible thanks to the blackout style, which, in fact, is the same blackwork, only it has become a trend under a new name. As part of this trend, people clog their previous tattoos or just entire body parts with solid black. Sometimes these tattoos are decorated with light patterns or clear geometric lines. We invite you to look at examples of such work below.

Tattoo artist Chester Lee from Oracle Tattoo Studio, Singapore posts his blackout works on his Instagram profile and they get tons of likes

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Chester Lee explained that blackout tattoos can cover existing tattoos, leaving a stuffed pattern under the black.

Soon other studios picked up the trend and began to offer blackout tattoos to their clients.

Tattooed model Monami Frost got her arm completely blackout, which took her about 3-4 sessions.

Many people dream of a tattoo, but as a rule, few of them think of something more brutal than flowers, portraits, skulls, inscriptions, graphics and other realism. How about taking and filling the whole body with black? Never thought about it? If not, then now is the time, because it is now at the height of fashion.

Blackwork tattoo style has existed for a very long time, but only now this style has been able to get out of the underground underground. This became possible thanks to the blackout style, which, in fact, is the same blackwork, only it has become a trend under a new name. As part of this trend, people clog their previous tattoos or just entire body parts with solid black. Sometimes these tattoos are decorated with light patterns or clear geometric lines. We invite you to look at examples of such work below.

Tattoo artist Chester Lee from Oracle Tattoo Studio, Singapore posts his blackout works on his Instagram profile and they get tons of likes

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Chester Lee explained that blackout tattoos can cover existing tattoos, leaving a stuffed pattern under the black.

Soon, the trend was already picked up by other studios and began to offer their clients blackout tattoos.

Tattooed model Monami Frost got her arm completely blackout, which took her about 3-4 sessions