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
Geometric
Geometric
Blackwork, Illustrative
Illustrative, Black and Grey
Illustrative, Geometric
Realism
Watercolor, Illustrative
Botanical
Realism
Cyber Siglism
American Traditional, Illustrative
Illustrative, Fine Line
Illustrative
Tribal
Tribal, Script
Tribal
Traditional
Illustrative, Black and Grey, Fine Line
Realism, Illustrative
Tribal, Geometric
Illustrative
Traditional, Illustrative
Botanical, Fine Line
Illustrative, Botanical, Black and Grey
Botanical
Tribal
Geometric, Botanical
Tribal
Traditional, Illustrative
Traditional
Illustrative, Black and Grey
Watercolor, Illustrative
Black and Grey, Lettering, Illustrative
Lettering
Traditional
Traditional
Illustrative
Portraits, Realism
Minimalist, Fine Line
Lettering
Tribal
Tribal, Geometric
Japanese Traditional
Illustrative, Realism
Illustrative, Botanical
Realism
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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