Full Back Piece Thread

[Petri Aspvik]

This thread isn't complete with out Kahlil Rintye. Fucking amazing stuff!

Ed Hardy's Tattoo City - Kahlil Rintye

[aleksksks]

great thread

thought I'd add some backpieces done by people at Divine Canvas since no one seems to have mentioned them here

[writerAZ]

Didn't know whether to get the backs of my legs covered as part of my back piece, but my artist didn't have a hard time talking me into it. Now, they're one of my favorite parts of the tatto and the whole idea make sense to me, aesthetically speaking. What's the thinking behind not getting that area done? I'm guessing style choices play a role in this (from what I gather, traditional American doesn't lend itself to that look as much as Japanese does), but I still see a lot of back pieces that end somewhere above the legs. Why the reluctance to hit the hammies?

[Reyeslv]

Didn't know whether to get the backs of my legs covered as part of my back piece, but my artist didn't have a hard time talking me into it. Now, they're one of my favorite parts of the tatto and the whole idea make sense to me, aesthetically speaking. What's the thinking behind not getting that area done? I'm guessing style choices play a role in this (from what I gather, traditional American doesn't lend itself to that look as much as Japanese does), but I still see a lot of back pieces that end somewhere above the legs. Why the reluctance to hit the hammies?

Are you planning on posting some pics? Would enjoy seeing some updated shots of Jay's work.....

I went into Immaculate right before the new year. Looking to schedule a session with Aaron Coleman.

[gougetheeyes]

What's the thinking behind not getting that area done? I'm guessing style choices play a role in this (from what I gather, traditional American doesn't lend itself to that look as much as Japanese does), but I still see a lot of back pieces that end somewhere above the legs. Why the reluctance to hit the hammies?

Just personal preference dude! Personally, I haven't decided if I'm gonna ass-and-hammie it up when I get to my back. I'll figure it out when I get there.

[Avery Taylor]

Didn't know whether to get the backs of my legs covered as part of my back piece, but my artist didn't have a hard time talking me into it. Now, they're one of my favorite parts of the tatto and the whole idea make sense to me, aesthetically speaking. What's the thinking behind not getting that area done? I'm guessing style choices play a role in this (from what I gather, traditional American doesn't lend itself to that look as much as Japanese does), but I still see a lot of back pieces that end somewhere above the legs. Why the reluctance to hit the hammies?

No hammies for me, and my backpiece is Japanese imagery. I wanted my back to look like a big one shot tattoo. I will finish the flames, but I haven't decided if I will do any background at all.

[slayer9019]

I personally will probably stop at the ass since my thighs are already claimed. I do believe that back pieces need to go at least a little below the belt otherwise tehey look a bit strange in my opinion

[Petri Aspvik]

Hmmm. Haven't thought that much about how low I would get it. It would suck to have to heal your ass and not to get to sit. Or how do you manage it?

[ThaliaCamille]

Hmmm. Haven't thought that much about how low I would get it. It would suck to have to heal your ass and not to get to sit. Or how do you manage it?

I'm trying to imagine how one would handle going to the toilet. I'm guessing carry seat covers everywhere, or perfect the kanga-squat O.o

[Shadow]

I'm trying to imagine how one would handle going to the toilet. I'm guessing carry seat covers everywhere, or perfect the kanga-squat O.o

Even with seat covers, I definitely appreciated the handrails in disabled stalls while healing my ass. It helps a lot with hovering! Honestly though, I didn't have a hard time sitting. Getting up again was much more annoying.

[Patriot Ink Tattoo]

Even with seat covers, I definitely appreciated the handrails in disabled stalls while healing my ass. It helps a lot with hovering! Honestly though, I didn't have a hard time sitting. Getting up again was much more annoying.

Wow. just read all 21 pages. (all great stuff of coarse) But it really took a strange turn here towards the end! lol

[gougetheeyes]

No hammies for me, and my backpiece is Japanese imagery. I wanted my back to look like a big one shot tattoo. I will finish the flames, but I haven't decided if I will do any background at all.

Is Matt doing your back?

[Avery Taylor]

Is Matt doing your back?

Yeah. We started it in June last year, and then he decided to move to New York. He will be coming through Seattle in May, and we are going to finish it up. Our last session was almost eight straight hours. I am hoping we only have about four hours left.

[writerAZ]

@Avery Taylor: Nice tattoo.

Are you planning on posting some pics? Would enjoy seeing some updated shots of Jay's work.....

I went into Immaculate right before the new year. Looking to schedule a session with Aaron Coleman.

That's cool. Aaron does great stuff, no doubt.

I haven't posted any pics because despite my initial intention to document the whole process, I've ended up with only a handful of crappy cell phone pics.

As for the healing, maybe I've just been lucky, but the ass/legs weren't that big a deal. Sometimes out of the blue I'd feel as though a blow torch was heating up my hammies, but even got used to that after a while.

[DRABFURS]

Start my back piece tomorrow:cool::cool:....so excited!!!

[Duffa]

Saw this and thought I should share. By Hiro @ Catclaw Tattoo Kyoto (Off their blog, link on their site)

CATCLAW TATTOO ? TOP

[Duffa]

Xam

The Family Business Tattoo Shop

[RoryQ]

@Duffa

Wow, a serious backpiece from Xam... Holy shit...

[carlxsagan]

I'm not sure if anybody has posted it but Chad Koeplinger recently finished a huge Native American skull on somebody's back in two sessions, ridiculous! I can't find a picture of it right now but if I do I'll post it.

[Scott R]

@Duffa holy shit xam on point with that

[aleksksks]

damn...

[abees]

Instagram

[Rebushido]

ok mine is finally finished!

done by Marius Meyer in Oslo/Norway

you can find more of his excellent on his instagram @mariusmey

[Iwar]

Killer @Rebushido!! Misunnelig som faen!

[Scott R]

@Rebushido - cool shit man, very nice congrats