Tattoos

November 30, 2016

Surreal Animal Hybrid Tattoos Look Like Quirky Sketchbook Drawings

Italian-born, London-based illustrator and tattoo artist Otto D'Ambra is known for his avant-garde style, which primarily depicts hybrid animals combined with illustrations seemingly plucked from Boardwalk Empire. D'Ambra is a multi-faceted artist, who began his career as a set designer and evolved over time into body art and etching. In 2012, he opened The White Elephant Studio in London as a creative base for artists.

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November 6, 2016

Delicate Peacock Tattoo Will Make Your Skin Sparkle with a Shimmering Pop of Gold

Though known predominantly as a cute and quirky childhood pastime, the temporary tattoo craze is no longer just for kids. Recently, chic stores and experimental artists have dabbled in the ephemeral craft, producing elegant decals fit for a grown-up. Tattly, a stylish shop that sells “designy” temporary tattoos, has recently collaborated with Rifle Paper Co., a fashionable Florida-based stationery store, to create a dazzling and eye-catching gold peacock tattoo.

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October 27, 2016

Artist Creates Bold Blackwork Tattoos That Look Like Charcoal Sketches

These incredible blackwork sketch tattoos are the work of Polish artist Inez Janiak, who has amassed a significant Instagram following by regularly sharing images of her spectacular pieces. Treating the skin as her canvas, Janiak's tattoos seem to dance across the flesh, with broken lines and shading giving the illusion of charcoal sketches. The pieces are often tinged with a dark, Gothic feel, but remain balanced by the light, feathery strokes that create depth and movement.

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August 4, 2016

Delicate Tattoos Tell Fantastical Stories Through Intricate Circular Vignettes

Turkish tattooist Eva Krdbk is known for creating beautifully unconventional body art. Last year, we marveled at her cross-stitch style tattoos for their fusion of ink with a craft that’s typically created with thread. Since then, she’s continued to refine her tattooing style and recently delved into storytelling through tiny, intricately-detailed vignettes. The inked pieces are only a few inches in diameter, but they speak volumes through their varied—and often fantastical—subject matter.

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