Tattoo styles · Dublin
Blackwork tattoos in Dublin
Black ink, with a deliberate use of open skin.
The examples below show each approach on skin. Check the artist credits to follow a portfolio, or ask about your own subject through the enquiry form.
Your consultation
About the work
Blackwork can centre on a silhouette, an illustrative subject or a repeated pattern. Areas of solid ink and the spaces around them create the structure of the design. It can be restrained or bold without relying on colour.
We’ll discuss the shapes, detail and coverage you want, then consider how the drawing follows the placement. References help show the balance of solid black and finer marks that appeals to you.
If the project includes a cover-up, send photographs of the current tattoo. Black ink does not make every cover-up straightforward; your artist will assess the existing work before recommending a composition.
Questions you may have
01Can blackwork cover an old tattoo?
A new composition can sometimes cover an old tattoo. The existing ink and skin need assessment first; include current photographs in your enquiry.
02Can blackwork cover colour?
It may be possible, but the colour and density of the old ink affect the plan. Your artist will explain what coverage and composition could achieve.
03How do I begin a blackwork project?
Start with the enquiry form: include your subject, references, placement and rough dimensions. We’ll discuss an initial estimate and arrange a consultation. Each session is confirmed in writing once its deposit is paid.
Selected work
Blackwork by our artists
Have a tattoo idea in mind?
Send your tattoo idea, references and approximate size. We’ll review the request and reply about the estimate and consultation.