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March 24, 2017

Brightly Colored Tattoos Inspired by Picasso’s Cubism Paintings

Little did Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques know when they started the Cubist movement that, more than 100 years later, its basic principles would trickle down to all art forms, including tattoos. Tattoo artist Mike Boyd uses the bright colors and broken lines of Cubism to create stunning tattoos seemingly inspired by Picasso.

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March 17, 2017

20+ Creative Tattoos that Transform Birthmarks into Clever Works of Art

Birthmarks are a common characteristic of our skin, but they're hardly consistent in how they look.

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March 13, 2017

Tattoo Artist Captures the Carefree Fluidity of Watercolor Paint in Colorful Tattoos

Watercolor paintings and tattoos seem like an unlikely pair, but when they're put together, the results are stunning.

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March 7, 2017

Artist Reimagines Beloved Pets as Cute, Cartoon-Inspired Tattoos

Like many tattooists, South Korean artist Jiran is often commissioned to create ink inspired by his clients' beloved furry friends. What sets Jiran's animal-inspired art apart from the rest, however, is a highly imaginative and deeply distinctive approach to portraying pets, which is characterized by his quirky and cartoon-y style. Featuring bold, black lines and a minimal, mostly neutral-based color palette, Jiran's collection of commissioned pet tattoos is stylized yet simple.

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February 17, 2017

Eye-Catching Flower Tattoos Convey the Delicate Strength of Beautiful Blooms

Tattooist Vlada Shevchenko inks a popular subject on the skin of her clients: beautifully-arranged flowers.

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February 2, 2017

Colorful Amazonian Tribal Tattoos Inspired by Sacred Indigenous Patterns

To artist Brian Gomes, tattoos are more than just body art; they are “the ripe fruit of the soul.

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January 28, 2017

Simple Line Tattoos Inspired by Surreal Artists Like Picasso

Artist Daisy Watson designs dreamy tattoos inspired by modern art. Rooted in surrealism, her pieces echo the avant-garde aesthetic of iconic artists like Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, and Jean Arp. Fractured forms, experimental compositions, and curved lines work together to bring these simply-drawn surrealist tattoos to life. Watson works in a minimalist style, using only thin lines and black ink as her medium. At first glance, each tiny tattoo may look like an understated illustration.

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January 24, 2017

Delicate and Dreamy Pastel Tattoos Are a Whimsical Way to Adorn the Skin

Hong Kong-based artist Mini Lau designs and creates wonderfully whimsical pastel tattoos.

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January 13, 2017

Bold Geometric Tattoos Cover the Body in Mesmerizing Mandala Designs

Geometric art relies on precision and straight lines—the type of work that's typically done with a ruler.

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January 11, 2017

Classic Tattoos With a Typography Twist Honor Beloved Typeface Designs

In a series of expertly inked illustrations, Brazil-based graphic designer Will Jr perfectly pairs traditional tattoos of yesteryear with modern typography. Aptly named TypeTatts, his collection of body art designs convey both a nostalgia for the past and an adoration for today's typefaces. Each digital drawing presents a single letter rendered in a familiar font, spanning Helvetica, Garamond, Raleway, Playfair, and Futura.

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