Tattoos

June 24, 2025

Delicate Microrealistic Tattoos Make Sea Creatures Look Like They’re Floating on Skin

The traditional tattoo style (in Western culture) is often characterized by bold outlines, a limited color palette, and easily recognizable symbols. Contemporary tattooists, however, are changing the association with every new bit of body art. Tatu Panda is one artist inking tattoos in an unmistakable style. His fine-line, microrealistic pieces employ optical illusions to look like they are levitating above the skin.

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June 12, 2025

Intricate Blue Ink Tattoos Wrap the Body in Sprawling Chinese-Inspired Dragon Designs

Korean tattoo artist Woojin Choi, better known as Oozy, creates detailed body art using shades of blue ink. Foregoing the standard black ink outline, Oozy works in monochrome to etch fine-line drawings of sprawling Chinese-inspired dragons that wind around arms, legs, and even skulls. The artist’s color choice, paired with his intricate style, transforms his clients into incredible moving art galleries.

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November 11, 2024

Optical Illusion Tattoos Look Like Symbols Stamped Deep Into the Wear’s Skin

British tattoo artist Daniel Gulliver is known for his mind-bending optical illusion tattoos that make it look like words or symbols are pressed right into the skin. His signature “debossed” effect is so realistic you’d swear it’s actually 3D—but it’s all just clever shading and skilled tattoo work. From bold 3D lettering to adorable characters and striking symbols, there’s nothing Gulliver can’t transform into a debossed tattoo.

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December 22, 2023

Embrace Your Wild Side With These Temporary Tattoos of Dogs and Cats

Whether you're a dog person, a cat person, or just someone who loves animals, Tattly makes temporary tattoos that will bring out your wild side. Each of these sets is made in collaboration with an artist or studio, featuring illustrative designs that let you experience having a tattoo without the longterm commitment. The Dog Pack Set is the perfect set for anyone who loves canines.

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