All You Need To Know About Blackout Tattoos w/ Michela & Jason | Dos and Donts

Getting a blackout tattoo is not for the faint of heart. Once you've blacked out an entire limb, there's no going back. It takes true commitment. We spoke with Michela and Jason about what to expect while getting a blackout tattoo, the way a blackout tattoo can change your day-to-day life and much more.

[maleficara]

Find someone who looks at you the way Jason looks at Michela throughout this video. <3

[anniegold]

On Michaela it looks like a piece of art and completes her whole appearence.

[sharkie]

I’m not usually the biggest fan of blackout tattoos but seeing it on her it honestly looks so beautiful 🖤

[blackoutboba]

I've never regretted my blackout tattoos. People will keep asking why I get them and I will keep telling them to get whatever they want and I'll get whatever I want. I think blackout tattoos look dope as hell

[Dominic]

Regardless of whether it's a blackout or a coverup, to me, and most of my friends, the pain which comes with tattoos is a transformative process.

[birdiemartinez]

I have my shoulder to wrist blacked out by Hoode and it was the best tattoo decision I ever made.

[ShamWerks]

When someone says "cute couple", those two are the ones who pop in my head. ♥

[Zanaze_banane]

I just love blackouts especially when negative space is utilised. Can't wait to get some done but enjoying ordinary tattoos for a few more years at least.

[katedillon]

The Brutal Black sounds like opting into a trial by ordeal, which can honestly be really cathartic and spiritual for some people. But for folks who aren’t prepared, definitely has the potential to just be traumatic.

[Lilililimon]

I have 0 tatoos and not planning to get any at all.. but I always find it interesting.. they can be beautiful works of art.

[DarrenEffle]

I been talking with my wife and kids about doing black panels on both my legs for about 2 years. I have had the color half sleeves from ankle to knee for about 20-23 years now. I believe I am ready for another direction in my ink collection. I appreciate this so much as I have followed both of you for a while . Thank you

[adamtennant]

Second skin is amazing. My first tattoo I had it covered with second skin and I left it on for five days and it healed perfectly. My next one they'd run out so could only tape clear plastic to me and that tattoo scabbed and ink fell out of it.

[amayatsuki]

I don't think blackout would be a style for me, but if YOU like it and want it, go for it!
Living next to a small tattoo Shop shows me so many different designs and styles, I love it!
My first two tattoos are from my neighbors as well

[logandisque]

Blackout is a very unique experience. I finally have my entire right arm blacked out and it’s the best decision I’ve made

[SpencerF]

If someone doesn't change their behaviour when you've in excessive pain, they are not respecting the fact that you're uncomfortable. That's not an opinion, it's the way it is.

[_walruseater]

I have my legs and arm blacked out (well, it's still a wip) and when people ask me about it, I just tell them because I like it. I like the way it looks. That's the only reason. A big part of it is a coverup, but a lot of it is not.

[Vor_Allais]

'Liking' blackout work or not seems similar to the discrepancy between the laymen art appreciator and the more invested ones; the abstraction that is ritual, texture, process, etc. is lost to those used to looking for the classic narrative of illusionistic art. Blackouts, to me, talk more about not only the cathartic process sans illusory context, but also the body itself, sculpturally. Like in abstract painting, there lacks a direct, linear visual, and demands more investment on the viewers' behalf, therein a vulnerability on their part. It is this fear of vulnerability that excuses their distaste. IMO of course.

[misfitramone]

I remember the first time I saw black out tattoos was a pro skater from the mid 90s named Scott Bourne aka black arm. He had a negative space heart on one elbow and I think a star on the other, the black out was from wrist to shoulder. I remember thinking how crazy it was but liking it, I still don't think I could do it but to each their own.

[Mr.Canuck]

Ive been tattooing professionally for over 16 years and am a shop owner. I decided to try an experiment and attempt tattooing large scale heavy thick black mirrored patterns overlaid on my existing front torso/leg designs while on measured doses of mushrooms. Surprisingly I found it to be an incredible experience quite unlike any other, with melodic music and headphones I fall into zen like moments where pain management/tolerance is infinitely better on traditionally heinous areas such as the stomach down to junk and hip joints....if I had a constant drip feed system I likely would rarely need to pause, I honestly find it that tolerable overall. My surrounding environment is swirling but the focus on the needles is incredibly intense and ultra precise, perfect straight lines and I view the condition of the skin and notice any inconsistencies on an intense micro level thats impossible to describe. Zero mistakes/deviations and perfect design balance from start to finish, its as solid as solid can get and it heals perfectly. My sessions have been about 5 hours at a time, I honestly don't think I could tolerate someone else doing these areas, definitely not for 5 hours. I'm hooked on these incredible self tattoo sessions, its an amazing experience and Ill never do it any other way. My personal challenge is to do my entire front from feet to throat. I really love my job. 😅

>>> I do not recommend tattooing oneself in such a state unless one is well versed in using mushrooms and is a well experienced tattooist and most definitely NEVER with a client, always stay professional..<<<

[solarsatori]

She didn't mention that she got some of the face tattoos from Valerio lasered off of her chin area. She talks about it in another video but It's a bit weird that she doesn't mention it here because she's trying to stand up for him. I'm glad she's happy with her experience but if you've seen the brutal black documentary it looks abusive from what is shown. Valerio literally has a rage fit over a guy wanting to stop because the pain is too much. IDK I wasn't there, maybe it was all played up for the camera and shock value.