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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

One More Session For Touch-Ups And Highlights

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Iggy
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5 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.

Jack A. Lope
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is likely the badest tattoo on the planet. It's the art work, it's the concept, it's the execution and the attention to detail. Wow.

Brenda Swann
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing art, amazing in its intricacies, bless you both, artist and canvas

NanZ
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievably amazing work! That tattoo artist is beyond talented and definitely has mad skills!

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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

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#5

Floral Composition, Done In 2 Sessions

Floral Composition, Done In 2 Sessions

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varwenea
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5 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.

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#6

Amazing Piece Of Art

Amazing Piece Of Art

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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.

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#7

Amazing 3D Back Tattoo

Amazing 3D Back Tattoo

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Total Of 14/15 Hours Of Work

Total Of 14/15 Hours Of Work

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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!

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#11

I Had Such An Honor To Make This Piece

I Had Such An Honor To Make This Piece

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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.

#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

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Lizard Queen
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5 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.

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#14

Amazing Back Ink

Amazing Back Ink

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Sarah Brinsfield
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5 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!

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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.

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#16

Cat-Fish Back Piece

Cat-Fish Back Piece

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#20

Book Illustrations Coming Live In This Back Piece

Book Illustrations Coming Live In This Back Piece

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#21

Full Back Line Art Tattoo

Full Back Line Art Tattoo

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#23

Deer And Magnolia Flowers. Done In Two Sessions

Deer And Magnolia Flowers. Done In Two Sessions

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#24

Grim Full Back Piece

Grim Full Back Piece

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#25

Beautiful Back Tattoo

Beautiful Back Tattoo

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Mimi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#29

Elegant Line Art On Back

Elegant Line Art On Back

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Lucy Bell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#32

My Favorite Back Tattoo I Have Ever Done

My Favorite Back Tattoo I Have Ever Done

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#33

Patterned Full Back Tattoo

Patterned Full Back Tattoo

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#34

My Back Tattoo

My Back Tattoo

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#35

A Still View

A Still View

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#37

Stunning Flamingo Tattoo

Stunning Flamingo Tattoo

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#38

Artsy Back Tattoo With Crows

Artsy Back Tattoo With Crows

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#39

Done In Two Sittings, Her First Tattoo

Done In Two Sittings, Her First Tattoo

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#40

Layers On Layers On Layers

Layers On Layers On Layers

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#42

Paired Geometric Back Tattoos

Paired Geometric Back Tattoos

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#43

Full Back Piece

Full Back Piece

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#44

15 Hours Of Hard Work

15 Hours Of Hard Work

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#49

Colorful Back Tattoo

Colorful Back Tattoo

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#51

Floral Back Tattoo Design

Floral Back Tattoo Design

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#52

This Story Lasted A Whole Year, And Here Is A Happy Happy End

This Story Lasted A Whole Year, And Here Is A Happy Happy End

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#53

Super Impressive Full Back Work

Super Impressive Full Back Work

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#54

Neo-Traditional Back Piece

Neo-Traditional Back Piece

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#55

Progress On This Back

Progress On This Back

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#56

"Oneiric World" Back Tattoo

"Oneiric World" Back Tattoo

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#58

Big Tattoo Project In Progress

 Big Tattoo Project In Progress

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Angie Ma
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I almost like the lineart better (not a big fan of tattoos with lots of colour)

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#59

Back Piece In Progress

Back Piece In Progress

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#61

Back Tattoo Containing All Of The Seasons

Back Tattoo Containing All Of The Seasons

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#62

Inked Back

Inked Back

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#63

Some Progress On This Anatomical Back Piece

Some Progress On This Anatomical Back Piece

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#64

Finished This One Back In 2003. Cupid Full Back Tattoo

Finished This One Back In 2003. Cupid Full Back Tattoo

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Bluebell Rizzi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine waking up to this after a drunken one night stand... bahahaha

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#65

Detailed Back Tattoo

Detailed Back Tattoo

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#66

Classy Ink

Classy Ink

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#67

Progress Of A Back Tattoo

Progress Of A Back Tattoo

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Meeow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like the movie: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

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#68

Indian Tattoo In Progress

Indian Tattoo In Progress

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#69

More Progress On This Back Piece

More Progress On This Back Piece

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#70

First Session For This Beauty

First Session For This Beauty

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#71

Happy To Get This One Finished Up Today. Really Enjoyed Doing This And Love How It Turned Out. Took About 24 Hours To Complete

Happy To Get This One Finished Up Today. Really Enjoyed Doing This And Love How It Turned Out. Took About 24 Hours To Complete

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#72

It Was An Honor To Do This Tattoo

It Was An Honor To Do This Tattoo

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#73

This Dot-Work Jelly Fish

This Dot-Work Jelly Fish

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#74

Healed Shot

Healed Shot

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#75

Surrealism Tattoo

Surrealism Tattoo

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#76

11 Hours Worth Of Work

11 Hours Worth Of Work

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#77

Finished Up This Huge Lion Back Piece Today

Finished Up This Huge Lion Back Piece Today

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#78

Incredibly Detailed Back Piece

Incredibly Detailed Back Piece

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#79

Intricate Skull Tattoo

Intricate Skull Tattoo

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#80

"Together We Stand. Divided We Fall"

"Together We Stand. Divided We Fall"

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#81

Back Mandala

Back Mandala

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#83

Beautiful Floral Back Piece

Beautiful Floral Back Piece

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#84

Had A Lot Of Fun Tattooing This Back Piece

Had A Lot Of Fun Tattooing This Back Piece

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Dolicious
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, great contrast between dull flowers and glossy scales+heart!

#85

Progress Of Alice In Wonderland Tattoo

Progress Of Alice In Wonderland Tattoo

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#86

Back Piece Full Of Hidden Meanings

Back Piece Full Of Hidden Meanings

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#87

Cosmic Lion Back Piece By Callie (Formerly Of High Resolution Tattoo In Baton Rouge, La)

Cosmic Lion Back Piece By Callie (Formerly Of High Resolution Tattoo In Baton Rouge, La)

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#88

The Great Piece Finaly Done

The Great Piece Finaly Done

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#89

Check Out This Awesome Healed Back Piece

Check Out This Awesome Healed Back Piece

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#90

Lion Back Piece Tattoo

Lion Back Piece Tattoo

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#91

"Good vs. Evil, Choosing Will Drive You Mad"

"Good vs. Evil, Choosing Will Drive You Mad"

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#92

Full Back Tattoo Done

Full Back Tattoo Done

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Von
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one deserves to be closer to the top. This is mind blowing work!

#93

Dot-Work Back Tattoo

Dot-Work Back Tattoo

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#94

Big Scale Back Tattoo

Big Scale Back Tattoo

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#95

"With Two Angels" Finished Piece

"With Two Angels" Finished Piece

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#96

Snake Around The Sword Back Piece

Snake Around The Sword Back Piece

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#97

Back Piece Completed

Back Piece Completed

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Terd Fergison
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5 years ago

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The bible specifically says getting tattoos are a sin. Someone didn't pay attention to their "holy" book.

#98

Never Stop Fighting

Never Stop Fighting

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#99

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

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

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#100

First Session For This Back Piece

First Session For This Back Piece

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#101

Full Back Floral Piece

Full Back Floral Piece

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#102

Incredible Black-Work Back Piece

Incredible Black-Work Back Piece

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#103

His First Tattoo

His First Tattoo

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#104

Back Wings Tattoo

Back Wings Tattoo

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#105

Dot Work Full Back Tattoo

Dot Work Full Back Tattoo

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#106

Falling Man - Healed

Falling Man - Healed

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#107

Back Line Art

Back Line Art

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#108

These Cuties

These Cuties

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#109

Line-Art Back Piece

Line-Art Back Piece

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#110

Neo-Traditional Tattoo

Neo-Traditional Tattoo

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#111

This One Is Still In Progress

This One Is Still In Progress

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#112

God vs. Evil Back Tattoo

God vs. Evil Back Tattoo

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#113

Healed Photos Of My Collaboration With Grand Master Filip Leu

Healed Photos Of My Collaboration With Grand Master Filip Leu

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#114

Done In 1 Session

Done In 1 Session

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#115

Working On This One Today

Working On This One Today

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#116

Dot-Work Back Tattoo

Dot-Work Back Tattoo

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#117

Eagles Of Death Tattoo

Eagles Of Death Tattoo

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#118

Bold Coverup Piece

Bold Coverup Piece

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#119

Full Back Phoenix In Progress

Full Back Phoenix In Progress

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#120

Tree Of Life Full Back Tattoo

Tree Of Life Full Back Tattoo

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#121

This Full Back Tattoo Was Done In Two Sessions

This Full Back Tattoo Was Done In Two Sessions

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Terd Fergison
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5 years ago

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This looks like garbage. Poor guy shouldn't have gotten it.

#122

Amazing Back Tattoo

Amazing Back Tattoo

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#123

Full Black And White Rose Tattoo

Full Black And White Rose Tattoo

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#124

Backtattoo From Yesterday. Butterflies Are Not My Work - I Retouched The Outlines, We Both Are So So Happy

Backtattoo From Yesterday. Butterflies Are Not My Work - I Retouched The Outlines, We Both Are So So Happy

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#125

Total Of 11 Hours And He's Going Home With A Baphomet Back-Piece

Total Of 11 Hours And He's Going Home With A Baphomet Back-Piece

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#126

It Took Two Years To Finish This Back Piece

It Took Two Years To Finish This Back Piece

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Terd Fergison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this tattoo has all the squares covered in hipster bingo!

#127

Progress Of This Back Piece

Progress Of This Back Piece

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#128

Goat

Goat

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#129

Insane Work

Insane Work

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#130

Healed Back From 1 Year Ago

Healed Back From 1 Year Ago

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#131

I Finished This One Big Cover Up

I Finished This One Big Cover Up

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#132

Gigantic Stag Skull Tattoo

Gigantic Stag Skull Tattoo

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#133

Done Fullback

Done Fullback

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#134

Bio Back Piece

Bio Back Piece

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#135

Finished Tattoo For Manu. Done In 4 Days

Finished Tattoo For Manu. Done In 4 Days

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#136

It Seems Like The More Progress We Make, There's Always So Much More To Add Later

It Seems Like The More Progress We Make, There's Always So Much More To Add Later

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#138

Four-Eyed Wolf Tattoo

Four-Eyed Wolf Tattoo

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#140

Simply Stunning

Simply Stunning

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#141

Full Back Beautiful Bird Tattoo

Full Back Beautiful Bird Tattoo

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#142

Full Back Piece

Full Back Piece

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#143

Treated This Back Like One Of My Paintings, And Really Took My Time To Pay Attention To Detail. 12 Sessions Later

Treated This Back Like One Of My Paintings, And Really Took My Time To Pay Attention To Detail. 12 Sessions Later

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#144

Such A Great Experience

Such A Great Experience

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#145

Progress On This Back Piece

Progress On This Back Piece

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#146

Back Pieces All The Way

Back Pieces All The Way

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#148

All Healed Except The Center

All Healed Except The Center

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