Image of Award-winning neo-traditional back piece of a woman with orange fabric and a bird by Tim Tavaria, Melbourne

Back Piece Tattoos

  • November 12, 2026
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  • Tim Tavaria

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Back piece tattoos

Back pieces are some of my favourite projects to work on. The back is the biggest canvas on the body, and it gives a design room to breathe, with proper movement, depth and a clear focal point.

I draw most of my back pieces freehand, straight onto the skin, so the design follows the shoulders, spine and hips rather than just sitting on top of them. That's what lets a large piece read well from across a room and still hold its detail up close.

Award-winning neo-traditional back piece of a woman with orange fabric and a bird by Tim Tavaria, MelbourneNeo-traditional falcon and snake back piece by Tim Tavaria, Melbourne

Every back piece I do is different. Neo-traditional portraits and birds, Japanese-inspired work, animals, florals, black and grey: the subject changes, but the approach is the same. Strong shapes first, then colour and detail that hold up as the tattoo ages.

Japanese-inspired colour back piece with geisha, hannya and chrysanthemums by Tim Tavaria, MelbourneNeo-traditional floral portrait back piece by Tim Tavaria, MelbourneCrocodile back piece tattoo by Tim Tavaria, Melbourne

A back piece is a commitment. It usually takes several full day sessions, and I'll be upfront with you about time, cost and healing before we start, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

Black and grey back piece of a woman by Tim Tavaria, Melbourne

If you're thinking about a back piece, tell me what you have in mind and roughly when you'd like to start. Interstate clients are welcome, and I'm happy to plan sessions around your travel.

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Other styles

Neo-Traditional · Nature · Japanese & Dragons · Mythology · Ornamental & Blackwork · Black and Grey · Large Scale & Cover-ups

Tim Tavaria is an award-winning neo-traditional tattoo artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Appointments are by enquiry only, so get in touch through the enquiry form or DM @timtavaria on Instagram to ask about availability.