Work

Brenton Mathena — Tattoo Aritst, Illustrator, Comic book Inker & Colorist. based in Metro Detroit, Michigan

Blackwork Tattoos

Tattoos comprised solely of black ink. Many of these tattoos feature intense linework and symmetrical patterns.

Samples of Blackwork Tattoos done by Brenton Mathena.

Stylistically speaking, Blackwork is a very broad categorical term. It applies to almost any body art that’s created using solely black ink.

ForClients & Walk-ins RoleTattoo Artist
MediaTattoo Ink & Skin

Left: Assortment of Flowers and Leaves
Location: Forearm
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Assortment of State Flowers and Leaves
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Assortment of Flowers and Leaves
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Assortment of State Flowers and Leaves
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Rose and Wild Flowers
Location: Outer Arm
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Roses
Location: Outer Arm
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Snake and Flowers
Location: Outer Arm
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Blue Jay
Location: Lower Leg
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Symmetrical Cherubs
Location: Chest
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Mermaid Tied to Anchor
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Elephant Bust with Mandalas
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Mandala
Location: Thigh
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Jeweled Lotus Mandala
Location: Forearm
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Mandala
Location: Shoulder Blade
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Symmetrical Sun and Moon Mandalas
Location: Shoulders
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Mandala Bracelet
Location: Wrist
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Mandala
Location: Tricep
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Mermaid Mandala
Location: Back
Media: Black Tattoo Ink

Left: Flower Mandala
Location: Back of Neck
Media: Black Tattoo Ink
Right: Mountain Range and Mandala
Location: Tricep
Media: Black Tattoo Ink