Full Back Piece Thread

[Julio Avila]

Ugh fuck you horitomo!!!

I'm quitting to go work at subway as a sandwich artist

[gougetheeyes]

Hogg, that Chris Brand back piece is fucking killer. This thread is only making it more difficult to wrap my head around even starting to think about what will go on my back. Which is good, actually.

[Lochlan]

I know Bart Bingham posted his in progress backpiece by Jason Phillips (Oakland) in the Panther Tattoo Designs thread but I had to put it here as well. So fuc'n sick! Hope you don't mind Bart?

[RockelMan]

When it comes to such a large area it seems that almost anything is possible. I was just searching on Google images and found piles of full back pieces. Here are a few that stuck out as being really amazing. Enjoy

[Lochlan]

Here are some other japanese tattoo related post for those who haven't seen them:

Japanese tattoo politics

Tattoo Artist that Sign Their Work

Let's talk about our travels and vacations

Was tattooing as popular 100 years ago as now?

Japanese Style Tattoo Artists in CT

Koi Fish, Japanese Style Tattooers in the UK

Tattoos for Guys

Horitaka's State of Grace Bay Area Convention 2010

Tattooed Traveler Top Five Destinations?

[Jake]

SBoyer mentioned Bert Grimm in the rock of ages thread and it made me remember his piece on Lyle Tuttle's back...

God I wish this picture was higher resolution and didn't have that watermark all across it.

so amazing

[Jake]

tonight's post is featuring all back pieces/body suits by the absurdly talented Filip Leu. I'm actually a little surprised no one's posted any pics of his yet in this thread...

[hogg]

That monochrome water and mums suit is one of my favorites. His mums are ridiculous.

[WeRnDoG]

Agreed,that black and grey back is perfect. He is definitely hands down the best Japanese style artist, one day!!!

[Scott Sylvia]

that philip body suit dragon is on richard pinch who is the guy that makes philips tubes. anyway that thing has some rediculous amount of cover ups in it,i have seen it in person and im not jocking when i say they go completely un noticed. it explains that there is no skin in the dragon body but god damn.

[WeRnDoG]

Who originated the stylized finger waves,? A lot of artists do their version of the Filip Leu waves but he does it Best.

[MsRad]

that philip body suit dragon is on richard pinch who is the guy that makes philips tubes. anyway that thing has some rediculous amount of cover ups in it,i have seen it in person and im not jocking when i say they go completely un noticed. it explains that there is no skin in the dragon body but god damn.

the leaves in that body suit make my heart flutter. they're so beautiful.

[Jake]

the leaves in that body suit make my heart flutter. they're so beautiful.

agreed. that's the first thing that caught my eye before I noticed the million other pieces of awesomeness

here's the front side of that suit which is equally insane

[MsRad]

fire crotch!

[Jake]

These are from Horitoshi I's website.

And click here for an interesting interview with him.

The old school Japanese hand colored free style drawn pieces blow me away.

[hogg]

Man, I love it when the flames behind a Fudo Myo-o are in the shape of a phoenix.

[Jake]

Jondix, why are you so good at tattooing AND art?

[Jake]

This man deserves his own thread, but I'm definitely not qualified enough to start it. Perhaps Bryan Burk, Juan Puente, or someone else who has spent time in Japan with him would like to...

Anyways, here's a brief sample of the legendary Horiyoshi III's work. For those who want to learn/see more, Juan Puente has a photo book out that you should buy.

[Petri Aspvik]

Maan, this thread is killer. Clark North had a great backpiece concept painting in his myspace years back. Couldnt find it anymore. It was kinda like Filips only water but with cherry blossoms. How I like my backpieces. Like breathing in and out. Simple and calm.

[Perez]

I saw this thing recently by a fellow named Judd Ripley. Check out how soft and buttery those blends are! Pretty impressive.

[gougetheeyes]

Goddamn, Filip Leu.. those maple leaves! On a similar note to Perez's post, I really love Sid's tattoos. Would really like to get something from him at some point -- bigger the better!

[Jake]

That Ripley tattoo is nice and smooth.

Side note did anyone notice the brown stain on the boxers of the guy with the Jesus tattoo gougetheeyes just posted? Must've been a rough session

[kylegrey]

Yikes -eagle eyes though Jake, lucky for the dude we can't see his boat race (face).

Got another awesome Lehi piece depicting the Hindu god Kali who despite her dark and violent appearence represents eternal energy .theres a lot going on in this piece ,love her skull collection.Two hardcore shots as i really like some of the older biker type stuff .Wild's Bills backpiece by Ed Hardy is some talking point on your back and an amazing piece of a masters brilliance .And harder than hard is this collaboration piece by Jack from "way back" Rudy and Guy .Can u say "badd-ass."

[hambone]

here's my backpiece..done by a former co-worker...chris spriggs...15 hrs..all done with a 7 mag! even the outline! sonofabitch! haha..i got him hooked on 13 mags i think on the touch a touch up session..wish i woulda done a full piece, down to the back of my knees...and yes there are a few cover ups in it.

[steve197171]

great stuff guys but i need a little advice

I started my back and i have to the second out line and it goes down my ass to mid thigh, what would be good ettiquette for getting it done

beside the obvious washing and taking care not to eat anything that will give me gas, and just in case have gasX on hand

what should i wear or should i just lay there bare ass or should i have a bananna hamock to keep the goods in place

please help