Artist Creates Embroidered Patch Tattoos That Look Like They’re Stitched into Skin

Embroidery Tattoo Ideas

Tattooist Eduardo “Duda” Lozano is the pioneer of the patch tattoo that has taken the world by storm. Just three months ago, the Brazilian creative began to ink designs that look as though they are stitched into the skin. Just like a real embroidered patch, Lozano’s pop culture-inspired work has thread lines that mimic the satin stitch as well as the binding that keeps the edges from fraying. He even includes a few “loose threads” with every tattoo. Lozano couples this with subtle highlights and shading to create the incredible three-dimensional effect.

“My inspiration was always to develop something that stood out from what already existed,” Lozano tells My Modern Met. To do this, he hearkened back to his past. Before he began his tattoo career, he worked with logos and embroidered shirts. Lozano thought that this could intersect with tattooing, so he inked a Garfield patch design as an experiment. “The same day I improved the technique by making the Courage the Cowardly Dog [tattoo].” He hasn't stopped since.

As embroidery tattoos grow in popularity, Lozano’s work is now a global sensation. He’s been invited to tattoo conventions around the world. Keep up with his patch tattoos and career by following him on Instagram.

Tattooist Eduardo “Duda” Lozano creates patch tattoos that look as though they are really stitched into the skin.

Patch Tattoos by Duda Lozano

Patch Tattoos by Duda Lozano

Patch Tattoos by Duda Lozano

Patch Tattoos by Duda Lozano

Embroidery Tattoos

Embroidery Patch Tattoos

Embroidery Tattoos

Embroidery Patch Tattoos

Embroidery Tattoos

Patch Tattoos by Duda Lozano

Embroidery Tattoo Ideas

Embroidery Tattoos

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Tattoo Ideas

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My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Duda Lozano. 

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled 'Embroidered Life' that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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