In the modern world, men and women are constantly trying to find a way to make their body more attractive. Tattooing is an art that allows you to bring the idea to life, while tattooing will express the originality and individuality of its owner. The art of tattooing includes dozens of different styles, so that everyone can choose the best option.
If attracts simplicity and originality, you can pay attention to the style of blackwork. Outwardly, it has a similarity with tribal, dogotkom and ornamental, but at the same time is a separate branch and easily recognizable due to its special color and a number of features. Proceeding from the name, it is not difficult to guess that black is used to create a tattoo.
History of style
If you delve into history, it is easy to see that the blackwork style has deep roots dating back to ancient times.For the first time such tattoos began to be used by the Polynesian tribes, for whom the tattoo was a display of a biography and served as a protective symbol. The process of tattooing was a real ritual, with a number of nuances and consistent actions, for example, before getting a tattoo, you had to pray for several days.
Like many other styles of blackwork, it was introduced to the European continent by sailors who adopted wearable designs from Aboriginal people, attracting them with their beauty and mystery. In Europe, blackwork tattoos quickly became popular and found their fans. The style gained its biggest wave of popularity at the end of the last century, after which it entered mass fashion.
The value of tattoos in the style of blackwork
As you know, tattoos, made in the style of blackwork, first of all advise those who want to block the unsuccessful tattoo. Blackwork is a modern style in the art of tattooing, which uses an abundance of black color, very often a continuous sketch of vast areas of the body is used. Thus, it is possible to close not only previous tattoos, but also scars, various skin imperfections. The only drawback is that it is almost impossible to overlap or remove tattoos in blackwork style.
Sketches of tattoos, made in the style of blackwork, it is easy to confuse with the black and white style of tattoo application. The following styles also have a large percentage of similarities with blackwork:
- Tribal and Neo Tribal.
- Dot.
- Art Brut.
However, blackwork still stands out from other styles due to a number of features and nuances, as well as the complete absence of deep hidden meaning. For example, in ancient times, each dash and dot played a special role, symbolizing certain information about the owner that was encrypted. A person who understands the peculiarities of the Polynesian culture can get a tattoo to find out the age, social status and scope of human activity.
As for blackwork, this is a style that does not hide a special meaning behind it and has only an attractive appearance. Tattoos, made in this style, have an aesthetic character and are suitable for people who stuff their tattoos in the style of "tattoo for sake of tattoos."
At the same time, it is important to note that blackwork is the only style that does not recognize the play of light and shadow, and only one coal tone is used to create tattoos. Because of this, tattoos have a brutal, slightly sharp and primitive appearance. At the same time for many blackwork tattoos is a symbol of strength, the rejection of generally accepted norms, the neglect of other colors and shades, both in the tattoo and in life.
Blackwork tattoo: style features
As mentioned earlier, to reduce or correct the tattoo, made in the style of blackwork, is impossible. This feature is the main one and you need to focus on it when choosing this mysterious, original and at the same time impressive technique. Many consider this a significant drawback of style, however, it pays off a number of advantages of the blackwork style:
- Patching in this style is the only successful option to hide body flaws, scars or unsuccessful tattoos.
- This style is very fashionable and enjoys constant popularity, since minimalism and primitivism in any sphere will never cease to be in demand.
- Blackwork is a versatile style that blends well with other techniques.
- Non-standard appearance, harmonious combination with any image and style of clothing.
Compatibility blackwork with other styles
Tattoos in the style of blackwork seem to many to be boring and primitive, so they are often diluted with more original tattoo techniques. Best of all, this style is combined with docking, Polynesian style, art-brut and minimalism.
Brief description of styles:
- Minimalism - the personification of brevity and elegance, a combination of simple elements and shapes.
- Art Brut is a shocking and extraordinary abstract plot with an aggressive bias, attracting with its masterpiece beauty.
- Polynesian style is an ancient art form with intricate shapes and patterns.
- Dotvok - the dot technique of the performance, allowing to create the beautiful and effective sketch attracting with the originality.
Sketches and photos of finished works
The sections of the skin, completely blacked out, made the style the most popular solution for the tattoo version - “sleeves”. The sleeves are scale tattoos that cover the arms and look like the sleeves of clothing, ranging from wrist to elbow or from elbow to shoulder. Also in demand are sketches that occupy the whole hand.
Choosing a sketch you need to focus on the following nuances:
- The speed of applying the tattoo.
- Paint uniformity.
- The experience and professionalism of the master, determining the quality of work.
- The degree of conformity of the tattoo design and expectations.
The most popular options for sketches made in the style of blackwork:
- Forest, drowning in the mist.
- Chess subjects.
- Imitation reptile skin, looks best on the leg.
- Bee honeycombs.
