Body Placement · Waikiki, Hawaii
Back Tattoos
The back is the largest canvas on the body, perfect for ambitious, detailed pieces. From full back Japanese compositions to centered spine designs, this placement allows for truly epic artwork.
Back Tattoo Gallery
46 back tattoos by our Hawaii artists
Japanese Traditional
Watercolor, Illustrative
Illustrative, Botanical
Cyber Siglism
Illustrative
Illustrative, Fine Line
Blackwork, Illustrative
Black and Grey, Lettering, Illustrative
Realism, Illustrative
Illustrative, Black and Grey
Geometric
Geometric
Traditional, Illustrative
Botanical, Fine Line
Traditional
Realism
Traditional
Tribal, Geometric
Lettering
Minimalist, Fine Line
American Traditional, Illustrative
Illustrative, Realism
Illustrative
Traditional
Illustrative
Botanical
Portraits, Realism
Tribal
Tribal, Geometric
Realism
Illustrative, Botanical, Black and Grey
Tribal
Botanical
Traditional, Illustrative
Lettering
Realism
Watercolor, Illustrative
Tribal
Tribal
Traditional
Illustrative, Geometric
Tribal
Tribal, Script
Illustrative, Black and Grey
Geometric, Botanical
Illustrative, Black and Grey, Fine Line
Back Tattoo Guide
Pain Level
The upper and middle back are relatively comfortable. Areas near the spine and lower back can be more sensitive.
Healing & Aftercare
Back tattoos need extra care — sleep on your front for the first few nights and wear loose clothing.
Sizing & Design
The back offers the most canvas of any body part. Full back pieces are possible, as are centered upper-back or lower-back designs.
Artists for Back Tattoos
14 artists with back tattoo experience
Your Vision, Our Art
Plan Your Back Tattoo
Our Waikiki artists specialize in back tattoos of all styles. Book a free consultation to discuss placement, sizing, and design.
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