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Full coverage blackout tattoo in solid black ink

Full Blackout Tattoo

Packed one continuous fill of solid black across this full coverage piece. Blackout work is a real commitment: multi-session ink layering, a careful gradient at each edge, and steady packing throughout so the tone stays even once it heals.

From across a room the piece reads as a single graphic shape. Up close, the bare skin around the borders is part of the design. Those clean edges are what separate a polished blackout from a heavy one. Healed blackwork settles flat and dark when I pace the work properly across several visits.

I run blackout consultations from the Wellington studio, get in touch if it's something you've been thinking about.

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By Rhys Thomas at Whitetail Tattoo, Level 3, 41–47 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

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Common Questions About Blackwork in Wellington

Does blackwork hold up better than colour?
Generally yes. Solid black ink stays denser and more legible over decades than colour, which can soften and shift. If you want something that still reads clearly in twenty years, blackwork is the safest long-term bet.
How long does a blackwork piece take?
Small blackwork pieces run one to two hours. A palm-sized graphic piece is usually a single sitting of two to three hours. Larger panels (forearm, calf, back placements) are typically booked across multiple sessions.
Can blackwork cover an old tattoo?
Often yes. Bold blackwork is one of the strongest cover-up languages going, especially over faded line work. Send me a clear photo of the existing piece in your DM and I can plan around it.