Editor’s tattoo map

Black & Grey Bodies

Models wearing large-scale black-and-grey work, with every artist credited.

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The healed Japanese sleeve wraps from dragon to peony, while the upper-back blackwork and fine-line neck piece complete the composition.

Ink credits:
1. Left sleeve — Kairo Black (@kairoblack) · Black Rose LA
2. Upper back — Ren Ito (@ren.ito) · Black Rose LA
3. Neck — Mira Voss (@miravoss) · Quiet Hand Studio

The healed Japanese sleeve wraps from dragon to peony, while the upper-back blackwork and fine-line neck piece complete the composition. Ink credits: 1. Left sleeve — Kairo Black (@kairoblack) · Black Rose LA 2. Upper back — Ren Ito (@ren.ito) · Black Rose LA 3. Neck — Mira Voss (@miravoss) · Quiet Hand StudioLos Angeles, CA

One year healed: the black-and-grey sleeve was designed around the elbow so the composition stays connected when the arm bends.

Ink credits:
1. Full sleeve — Kairo Black (@kairoblack) · Black Rose LA

One year healed: the black-and-grey sleeve was designed around the elbow so the composition stays connected when the arm bends. Ink credits: 1. Full sleeve — Kairo Black (@kairoblack) · Black Rose LALos Angeles, CA

The healed chest blackwork holds its shape in low light, with the forearm lettering adding a sharper line through the second pose.

Ink credits:
1. Chest — Ren Ito (@ren.ito) · Black Rose LA
2. Forearm — Vale Cruz (@valecruz)

The healed chest blackwork holds its shape in low light, with the forearm lettering adding a sharper line through the second pose. Ink credits: 1. Chest — Ren Ito (@ren.ito) · Black Rose LA 2. Forearm — Vale Cruz (@valecruz)Santa Ana, CA