ADVERTISEMENT

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.

#1

One More Session For Touch-Ups And Highlights

One More Session For Touch-Ups And Highlights

deranhall Report

Add photo comments
POST
feckerkehoe avatar
Iggy
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Putting the 'artist' into 'tattoo artist'. That is an amazing amount of skill.

View more commentsArrow down menu

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.

#4

Freehand Back Piece

Freehand Back Piece

versusink Report

#5

Floral Composition, Done In 2 Sessions

Floral Composition, Done In 2 Sessions

pissaro_tattoo Report

Add photo comments
POST
varwenea avatar
varwenea
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I enjoy these ones without the black outline. They look like such a painting.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#6

Amazing Piece Of Art

Amazing Piece Of Art

deranhall Report

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.

#7

Amazing 3D Back Tattoo

Amazing 3D Back Tattoo

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#8

Total Of 14/15 Hours Of Work

Total Of 14/15 Hours Of Work

andrefelipetattoos Report

ADVERTISEMENT

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!

#11

I Had Such An Honor To Make This Piece

I Had Such An Honor To Make This Piece

dotstolines Report

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.

ADVERTISEMENT
#13

After 3 Years Of Pain, Patience, Expenses, Travels, Hard Work Finally We Did It! Thanks To My Client For All These Years

After 3 Years Of Pain, Patience, Expenses, Travels, Hard Work Finally We Did It! Thanks To My Client For All These Years

augis_art_official Report

Add photo comments
POST
reinadelargatos avatar
Lizard Queen
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Regardless of one's stance on tattoos, this is art. This is a masterpiece, an amazing example of what accomplished tattoo artists can do.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

Amazing Back Ink

Amazing Back Ink

juncha Report

Add photo comments
POST
iponodesigns avatar
Sarah Brinsfield
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how clean this is, not too dark in comparison to some other heavy hands. Great job!

View more commentsArrow down menu

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.

#16

Cat-Fish Back Piece

Cat-Fish Back Piece

fredao_oliveira Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#20

Book Illustrations Coming Live In This Back Piece

Book Illustrations Coming Live In This Back Piece

mirifrank Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#21

Full Back Line Art Tattoo

Full Back Line Art Tattoo

dotstolines Report

#23

Deer And Magnolia Flowers. Done In Two Sessions

Deer And Magnolia Flowers. Done In Two Sessions

pissaro_tattoo Report

#24

Grim Full Back Piece

Grim Full Back Piece

gara_tattooer Report

#25

Beautiful Back Tattoo

Beautiful Back Tattoo

wow_tattoo6 Report

Add photo comments
POST
hanna-pochmann avatar
Mimi
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like how this really looks like an ink drawing. Respect.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#29

Elegant Line Art On Back

Elegant Line Art On Back

dotstolines Report

Add photo comments
POST
lucidbell avatar
Lucy Bell
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my favourites. Beautiful design, beautifully executed linework.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#30

Gorilla Baby

Gorilla Baby

flutterbytattoo Report

Note: this post originally had 148 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda