Tattoos are a divisive subject, with many supporters and just as many opponents. However, whether you love or loathe tattoos, or you’re on the fence about this subject, there’s one thing that nobody can deny: some tattoo designs are fantastic masterpieces that turn the human body into living, walking, breathing artwork.
For all of you art and tattoo lovers out there, Bored Panda has compiled this magnificent tattoo gallery of ideas for full back tattoos. The tats featured here transcend the usual discussion about tattoos and enter the realm of body art. Let us know which ones caught your eye and why, upvote your favorite ones, and keep on scrolling. When you’re done being awed by awesome back tattoos, have a gander at Bored Panda’s posts about the best palm tattoo ideas, clever matching tattoos, and epic leg tattoos.
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One More Session For Touch-Ups And Highlights
Incredible Back Tattoo
A person’s back is a canvas unto itself: there’s plenty of space for large, detailed body art there and it’s probably every tattoo lover's fantasy to end up having a personalized illustration on their backs.
Freehand Back Piece
Floral Composition, Done In 2 Sessions
Amazing Piece Of Art
Of course, such large back tattoo ideas require hours upon hours of dedicated hard work. And they cost a pretty penny too. So it’s important you talk to a tattoo artist you trust and respect before embarking on such a huge project that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Amazing 3D Back Tattoo
Total Of 14/15 Hours Of Work
Nautical Back Tattoo
Tattoozza has some advice on how best to care for your freshly-minted full back tattoo. We all know that you just can’t wait to show it off to the world when you ‘accidentally’ lift up your shirt in public, but there’s a certain protocol that needs to be followed for the sake of your health. First of all, your tattoo artist should bind your back with bandages and gauze; you can remove them after a few hours, but no scratching, and be sure to wash your hands!
Beautiful Full Back Tattoo
I Had Such An Honor To Make This Piece
Stunning Dot Work
Next, you must keep the tattoo clean. So make sure your hands are clean each time you touch it, and avoid swimming and hot tubs if you can — nobody wants you to get an infection. Also, do your best to wear loose clothing that won’t rub against your back and won’t irritate your skin.
After 3 Years Of Pain, Patience, Expenses, Travels, Hard Work Finally We Did It! Thanks To My Client For All These Years
Regardless of one's stance on tattoos, this is art. This is a masterpiece, an amazing example of what accomplished tattoo artists can do.
Amazing Back Ink
I like how clean this is, not too dark in comparison to some other heavy hands. Great job!
Chinese Tattoo Design
After a few days of using antibacterial creams on your back, you can then start applying moisturizing lotions. And voila! You’re all set to impress everybody you know. What do you think of tattoos? Does anybody you know have a back tattoo? Drop us a comment below, and share your thoughts with everybody.
Cat-Fish Back Piece
Cute Dots
Really Impressive Work
Impressive Detailed Full Back Tattoo
Book Illustrations Coming Live In This Back Piece
Full Back Line Art Tattoo
Back Ink Masterpiece
Deer And Magnolia Flowers. Done In Two Sessions
Grim Full Back Piece
Beautiful Back Tattoo
Amazing Back Piece
Detailed Back Piece
Impressive Rose Tattoo
Elegant Line Art On Back
Gorilla Baby
My Favorite Back Tattoo I Have Ever Done
Patterned Full Back Tattoo
My Back Tattoo
Incredible Work
Artsy Back Tattoo With Crows
Done In Two Sittings, Her First Tattoo
Full Colour Back Tattoo
Full Back Piece
Coverup Back Piece
Detailed Back Tattoo
Super Impressive Full Back Work
Big Tattoo Project In Progress
Some Progress On This Anatomical Back Piece
Finished This One Back In 2003. Cupid Full Back Tattoo
Imagine waking up to this after a drunken one night stand... bahahaha
Progress Of A Back Tattoo
First Session For This Beauty
Happy To Get This One Finished Up Today. Really Enjoyed Doing This And Love How It Turned Out. Took About 24 Hours To Complete
Had A Lot Of Fun Tattooing This Back Piece
"Good vs. Evil, Choosing Will Drive You Mad"
Full Back Tattoo Done
Never Stop Fighting
Here's The Back Piece That I've Been Working On Today. Still A Lot To Do But I'd Like To Share The Progress
Line-Art Back Piece
Healed Photos Of My Collaboration With Grand Master Filip Leu
This Full Back Tattoo Was Done In Two Sessions
Backtattoo From Yesterday. Butterflies Are Not My Work - I Retouched The Outlines, We Both Are So So Happy
It Took Two Years To Finish This Back Piece
Geometric Tattoo Design
Full Back Beautiful Bird Tattoo
Full Back Piece
Treated This Back Like One Of My Paintings, And Really Took My Time To Pay Attention To Detail. 12 Sessions Later
Progress Picture Of This Back Tattoo
I got a piece on my back when I was 19. A couple of years ago I hooked up with a woman and she asked me about the tattoo and I had a puzzled look on my face for a minute. I forgot I had it for a minute or two
Yeah at times I forget I have one on my back too. Lol.
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I've always wanted a big beautiful piece like these, but I know what it will look like in 30 years.
If it's on your back and you take care of it, it'll look amazing. Just don't get fat or your hummingbirds will become pterodactyls. ...///... I got my full back done (and I see it's been deleted for some reason) for my 55th birthday. It's amazing. ...///.... If you're going to go around fretting about "what people will think" when you're in your 80s, you have MUCH bigger problems than ink.
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I got a piece on my back when I was 19. A couple of years ago I hooked up with a woman and she asked me about the tattoo and I had a puzzled look on my face for a minute. I forgot I had it for a minute or two
Yeah at times I forget I have one on my back too. Lol.
Load More Replies... I've always wanted a big beautiful piece like these, but I know what it will look like in 30 years.
If it's on your back and you take care of it, it'll look amazing. Just don't get fat or your hummingbirds will become pterodactyls. ...///... I got my full back done (and I see it's been deleted for some reason) for my 55th birthday. It's amazing. ...///.... If you're going to go around fretting about "what people will think" when you're in your 80s, you have MUCH bigger problems than ink.
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