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Back Piece Tattoos

Back Piecetattoo work from artists across the TattooNOW network. Each image links to the artist’s portfolio.

About Back Piece Tattoos

A back piece is a large-scale tattoo designed to span much or all of the back as a single, unified composition — one of the ultimate achievements in tattooing and a true centerpiece of any collection.

  • Conceived as one design, not a collection of separate images
  • Japanese, mythological, realism or ornamental compositions all suit the scale
  • A serious commitment — many hours across multiple sessions, sometimes months
  • Find an artist who specializes in large-scale work; you're trusting them with skin you can't see
  • Pain varies, but the fleshier areas are quite manageable

Last updated June 2026

Popular Back Piece artists

I worked on the background and the entire left side todayTattoo of the Day
I worked on the background and the entire left side today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Finished up background on this Hannya and snake Backpiece
Finished up background on this Hannya and snake Backpiece
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Working out way down on this Tiger Backpiece
Working out way down on this Tiger Backpiece
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥Partner
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥
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On to the legs for Jamie
On to the legs for Jamie
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
I started this back piece
I started this back piece
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Lots of lines today chipping away at this Shoten-Doji…
Lots of lines today chipping away at this Shoten-Doji…
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
I blended the back piece into the rib and armpit are todayTattoo of the Day
I blended the back piece into the rib and armpit are today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
My homegirl knew I was having a rough week so she made this…Tattoo of the Day
My homegirl knew I was having a rough week so she made this…
Jake Meeks · Memphis, TN
Getting back on this Cobra and peony Backpiece
Getting back on this Cobra and peony Backpiece
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Almost done with the background on this Hannya Backpiece
Almost done with the background on this Hannya Backpiece
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Some backpieces through the years, including some fun…Tattoo of the Day
Some backpieces through the years, including some fun…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
I loooove biomech
I loooove biomech
H. Adams · San Francisco, CA
7 years healed and finished Beauty and The Beast/Alice in…
7 years healed and finished Beauty and The Beast/Alice in…
nuclearinktattoo · Omaha, NE
Years ago I made a moonshiner on Michael’s left shoulderTattoo of the Day
Years ago I made a moonshiner on Michael’s left shoulder
Adam Lauricella · Wappingers Falls, NY
Second sitting on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Second sitting on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
I don’t usually@post works in progress, but this is one of…Tattoo of the Day
I don’t usually@post works in progress, but this is one of…
Cecil Porter · Portland, OR
Japanese demon mask back-piece with red flowers
Japanese demon mask back-piece with red flowers
Stevie Monie · Baltimore, MD
Thinking about a beautiful or elegant spine piece
Thinking about a beautiful or elegant spine piece
Aloha Tattoos · Murray, UT
Japanese tiger and peony backpiece with lightning
Japanese tiger and peony backpiece with lightning
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Biomechanical skull back piece in color
Biomechanical skull back piece in color
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Color firefly and moths back piece
Color firefly and moths back piece
Jake Meeks · Memphis, TN
Skończona kompozycja dla
Skończona kompozycja dla
Arek G. Tuszarka
Full back piece in progress by Kevin Chasek
Full back piece in progress by Kevin Chasek
Iron Brush Tattoo
Amazing couple days collaborating with on Dustin’s back.…
Amazing couple days collaborating with on Dustin’s back.…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Realistic floral bouquet back piece in color
Realistic floral bouquet back piece in color
Conan Lea · Indianapolis, IN
Heckuva visit with Jaromey this past couple days, man we…
Heckuva visit with Jaromey this past couple days, man we…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Unbelievable the kind of sitting people will do when they…
Unbelievable the kind of sitting people will do when they…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Progress yesterday on Jaromey. Today’s goal is to crush the…
Progress yesterday on Jaromey. Today’s goal is to crush the…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
‼️‼️ATTENTION
‼️‼️ATTENTION
Jon Clue · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Been a couple years since I’ve had a chance to work on…
Been a couple years since I’ve had a chance to work on…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Biomechanical back piece in color
Biomechanical back piece in color
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Amazing visit starting this backpiece on Alvin who is a…
Amazing visit starting this backpiece on Alvin who is a…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Just finished 2 back to back sessions
Just finished 2 back to back sessions
Johnny Berrios
Erica has been a collector at Voluta Tattoo for over 13…
Erica has been a collector at Voluta Tattoo for over 13…
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
Here’s a coverup I made for I thought he’d hate me before…
Here’s a coverup I made for I thought he’d hate me before…
Jon Clue · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
So. Back in 2000/2001 I tattooed back piece while up in NH.…
So. Back in 2000/2001 I tattooed back piece while up in NH.…
Joe Capobianco · New Haven, CT
28-year tattoo veteran Conan Lea crafted this incredible…
28-year tattoo veteran Conan Lea crafted this incredible…
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
Crazy coverup on Joseph, almost done. There was some really…
Crazy coverup on Joseph, almost done. There was some really…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Before we started today’s session. Already got a ton of this…
Before we started today’s session. Already got a ton of this…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Progress today on Joseph’s back. More tomorrow. Working with
Progress today on Joseph’s back. More tomorrow. Working with
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Some stories never fade… they evolve
Some stories never fade… they evolve
LITOS · Trinity, FL
DONE! ✅ This awesome back piece from Sarah is on Abby.…
DONE! ✅ This awesome back piece from Sarah is on Abby.…
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
The human body becomes a living canvas
The human body becomes a living canvas
LITOS · Trinity, FL
Nice healed&hairy shot of Jason’s back. We started this a…
Nice healed&hairy shot of Jason’s back. We started this a…
Guy Aitchison · Southern Illinois, IL
Rappresentazione di Rangda , la regina dei demoni nella…
Rappresentazione di Rangda , la regina dei demoni nella…
⚜️ Alfredo Caso ⚜️
Just finished this memorial tattoo
Just finished this memorial tattoo
Johnny Berrios
What tattoo do tattooers tattoo when a tattooer tattoos a…
What tattoo do tattooers tattoo when a tattooer tattoos a…
Voluta Tattoo · Indianapolis, IN
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