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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

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I started the shading on this back piece
I started the shading on this back piece
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
The Crying Woman- The wavy Lettering
The Crying Woman- The wavy Lettering
Lalo Ramirez · Murray, UT
Outline complete on this backpiece!
Outline complete on this backpiece!
Iron Brush Tattoo
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Kevan Thompson · Murray, UT
Got a good session in on Stephanie’s back yesterday… this…Tattoo of the Day
Got a good session in on Stephanie’s back yesterday… this…
Jon Clue · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
full Samurai backpiece tattoo in Traditional Japanese style
full Samurai backpiece tattoo in Traditional Japanese style
Bob Parr · Loveland, CO
More progress on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
More progress on this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu vs…
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Sneak peek
Sneak peek
Ande Chambers
Adding another layer to a back piece that i did years ago
Adding another layer to a back piece that i did years ago
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Git yer back done!
Git yer back done!
Cade 炎風 Japanese Tattoo | Central PA
Maxwell starting this wildly fun full backpiece!
Maxwell starting this wildly fun full backpiece!
Iron Brush Tattoo
Maxwell starting this wildly fun full backpiece!
Maxwell starting this wildly fun full backpiece!
Iron Brush Tattoo
Another layer on this head tattoo today
Another layer on this head tattoo today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Another layer on this head tattoo today
Another layer on this head tattoo today
Don McDonald · Pittsburgh, PA
Fenix que hice hace una semana y arreglo de esta luna de hoy
Fenix que hice hace una semana y arreglo de esta luna de hoy
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Uno de los errores más comunes en el tatuaje japonés es…
Uno de los errores más comunes en el tatuaje japonés es…
El Mau Calavera Tattoo
Got started on background for this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu…
Got started on background for this Minamoto no Yoririmitsu…
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Are you ready for your next tebori hand poke tattoo?Tattoo of the Day
Are you ready for your next tebori hand poke tattoo?
Cade 炎風 Japanese Tattoo | Central PA
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
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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
Off in the distance, there is always something to look…
Off in the distance, there is always something to look…
Jon Clue · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Stephanie came to me a few months ago with a very large…
Stephanie came to me a few months ago with a very large…
Jon Clue · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
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…
Jesse Neese · 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
Tre schiene, tre progetti diversi
Tre schiene, tre progetti diversi
Fabietto
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
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