Tag: ink
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Ingenious Tattoos That Reveal Themselves When You Extend Your Legs Or Arms
Whether you’re a tattoo fan or not, you’re sure to be impressed by the work of tattooist Vek Van Hillik who creates tattoo illusions that use the folds of people’s arms and legs as part of the design. The design is one thing when the arm or leg is closed, and transforms into a different…
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Clients Allow This Tattoo Artist To Tattoo Whatever He Wants On Their Bodies
You’d have to agree that getting a tattoo should be a pretty big decision… one that you should consider deeply and put a lot of thought into both the design and the process. It is pretty much permanent, afterall. This is not the case for clients attending the studio of London tattooist Monty Richthofen, however,…
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Terrible Tattoos: The Best of the Worst
When the ink is permanent, you probably should be sure of what it says and how it looks. This was the main problem facing the the people who received tattoos featured in this blog. We’ll let the pictures do the talking. Here’s for hoping that the ‘victims’ managed to find a good tattoo removalist or…
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We Can’t Tell if These Are Good or Bad Tattoos, But Everyone Wants One
They say that art is in the eye of the beholder, and that can be especially true for tattoo art. Tattoo artist Helena Fernandes has taken it one step even further, as she’ll fix you up with the ugliest, most unprofessional ink you’ve ever seen. The 26-year-old artist of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, is the…
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One-Armed Tattoo Artist Gets World First Tattoo Machine Prosthesis
We often hear about people overcoming extreme circumstances to fulfil their dreams, but this is one exceptional example. Tattoo artist JC Sheitan Tenet, who lost his arm 22 years ago, has spent most of his working life tattooing with his left hand. That was until recently, when Tenet received a prosthetic arm which is so precise that it…
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Tattoos That Match Your Job by Tattoo Artist Oozy
A tattoo artist out of South Korea called Oozy creates beautiful, detailed tattoos depicting the tools that some of his clients use to make a living. Whether they’re chefs or craftspeople, the tools are a simple, elegant and beautiful testament to their work and (presumably) their passion. Oozy is also a talented artist and creates plenty of…
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When You’re Dead, You Can Get Your Tattooed Skin Preserved and Framed as Art
In one of the more unusual artistic things we’ve seen, the National Association For Preservation Of Skin Art (NAPSA) is giving members of their organization the chance to preserve their tattoos when they so they can be given to loved ones as a gift. It will work like this: people who join NAPSA will get a certificate. After…
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Tattooed Stocking Legs by Thieves of Tower
Tattoo duo Thieves of Tower take “She’s got legs” to a whole new level with spectacularly tattooed landscape scenes on the backs of legs, giving the distinct impression that the tattooed wearer is sporting a beautifully intricate pair of leggings or stockings. They probably won’t keep you warm and may not be everyone’s cup of tea,…
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Breast Cancer Survivor’s Scars Beautifully Concealed by Tattoo Artist
Since 2010, David Allen has been tattooing women who have undergone mastectomies. Typically recreating the nipple shape, mastectomy tattoos have been around for some time. David’s work, however, uses design principles to draw attention away from the scarring by tattooing images of flowers and other flora. This process has quickly become a new, viable option to…
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Tattooed Seniors: What Will Your Ink Look Like When You’re 60?
Many people balk at the idea of getting a tattoo for fear that it’ll look bad when they grow older. While that’s a matter of personal taste, these older tattooed folks are here to show you that their tattoos are just as awesome now as they were back then. What’s your favorite? And don’t forget,…