Blackwork is black ink only — no colour, no grey wash — used for everything from bold graphic shapes to impossibly fine ornamental lacework. It is precise, graphic and endlessly versatile, covering ornamental, illustrative, tribal and pattern-based work.
Designing a neck
The neck is a high-impact, high-visibility placement that wraps a small, curved area. Designs usually follow the throat and sides and connect naturally to chest or shoulder work.
Pain
Very sensitive — thin skin over the throat and spine makes the neck one of the sharper placements.
Scope
Usually short sessions; often added to connect larger pieces.
Blackwork here
Blackwork scales both ways — a fine ornamental piece on the sternum or a dense full sleeve.
