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Tattoo designs have come a long way from the simplistic tribal ornaments to everything sailor-themed to real artworks that we can see today. Now, the tattoo art mastery has advanced to the point where tattoo artists can create convincing and sometimes even photo-realistic optical illusions on their clients' skin. These tattoo ideas in this list are just a few of the amazing tattoos out there that seem to twist and bend on the wearer's skin.
Do you have an optical illusion or a 3D tattoo? Have you seen one? In any case, we'd love to see your pictures of 3D optical illusion body art and invite you to vote for your favorites in our tattoo gallery!
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#1
Mind-Bending Ink Art
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#3
Leaping Into the Unknown
#4
Unexpected Shoulder Guest
hvandegrift 11 years ago
This one is amazing. What a great way to make something cool out of something that would otherwise be considered by some to be disfiguring
#5
Maps and Compass Collide
#6
Breakthrough To Freedom
#7
Pen Game Strong
ColetteCothamHoughton 11 years ago
At least it won't run out of ink.....sorry could not help myself.
Baked_Potato 10 years ago
At first, I was confused as to what the illusion was. Then I realized, and I just *facepalmed*.
HaroldGunlogson 9 years ago
I think its awsome, intelligent, well thought out, simple, hellava conversational. Piece. Excellent work.
ToriCaldwell 10 years ago
At first I didn't get it. Like, what's so cool about that neck tattoo??? and then i saw that the pen wasn't real.
LudovicSimard 11 years ago
What an idiot! for the rest of his life he's gonna have a pen in his ear!
#8
Lines That Bend Reality
#10
Living Art Unzipped
#11
Under the Skin Secrets
#12
Built for action
#13
Clockwork Confessions
#14
Peeking Through the Chaos
#15
Mind-Bending Ink Play
#16
Eye-Catching Arm Armor
#17
Legs with a Puzzle Twist
Final score:
134points
#18
Ink Meets Lace
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#19
Cracked and Clawed
#20
Unsettlingly Realistic Ink
#22
Mind’s Unexpected Construction
#23
Behind the Surface Reveal
#24
Strumming Under the Skin
#25
Mind-Bending Ink Art
#26
Tied Up in Style
#27
Ink Meets Reality
Final score:
46points
#28
Blink If You’re Watching
#29
Frozen in Motion
#31
Ink Beneath the Surface
#32
Reflections of Confidence
#34
Buzzing Just Right
hvandegrift 11 years ago
I wonder how many times this gets slapped by well meaning people trying kill the bee before it stings
#35
Crawling Realism
#36
Warped Reality Check
#39
Eye-Catching Illusion
#40
Cradling the Unexpected
Final score:
23points
KristaSchwabe 11 years ago
I can't help but wonder if she lost a child. Beautiful, bittersweet.
#42
Mechanical Muscle Magic
#44
Wanderlust Inked In
Final score:
17points
#46
Nails That Hit Different
#48
Tiny Visitor, Big Statement
#51
Permanent Reminder Fail
#53
Under the Skin Magic
#54
Green Gaze Vibes
Final score:
8points
#55
Lines That Bend Reality
#56
Scratch That Idea
Final score:
4points
#58
Delicate Ink Flight
Final score:
2points
#59
Living on the Edge
Final score:
1point
#60
Ink Meets Lace
Final score:
1point
#62
Wrist-Deep Artistry
Final score:
0points
#65
Foot Freshness Upgrade
ThomasBiggs 11 years ago
ha, I'm thinking people didn't like the foot more than the tatt(which looks ok to me@Tatt)...
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DanChlebanowski 11 years ago
Well what I've learned from Ink Masters is that these are all terrible tattoo's and designs. Dave Navarro said so
DakotaMartin 9 years ago
One persons opinion doesn't make up for a whole population. What you think is terrible tells another persons story.
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SiobhanJenkins 11 years ago
I watch inkmaster n think that Dave Navarro is a tit! N the tooth pick chewin judge is a f*****g c**k. They only tryin to boost own egos!
anamosafch 10 years ago
download this android game https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semocode.HappyStrawberry
Krista Schwabe 11 years ago
Thank you for some ideas!!! I need more ink...the butterfly is definitely going on my intricate back piece!!
Virginia Lee Hostman 11 years ago
What a painful way to get attention or to express one's self!!! I'm not a fan of "body art", but I have to admit some were interesting.
Phanmaivsp 11 years ago
brrr... some of these tattoos look nice for me, but most of them are sooo real and crazy, and scary, too
KathrynBorrow 11 years ago
Why anyone would want to mutilate their body in this way is beyond me. They all look sick and actually turn my stomach.
ericmarold 11 years ago
i would like to know who did # 6 and #18 i want to combine the styles for a tat
danigaudet 11 years ago
Hey can anyone help me please I am trying to add my 3D tattoo but it is not letting me. When I click on add photo it takes to a blank page
DanChlebanowski 11 years ago
Well what I've learned from Ink Masters is that these are all terrible tattoo's and designs. Dave Navarro said so
DakotaMartin 9 years ago
One persons opinion doesn't make up for a whole population. What you think is terrible tells another persons story.
Load More Replies... SiobhanJenkins 11 years ago
I watch inkmaster n think that Dave Navarro is a tit! N the tooth pick chewin judge is a f*****g c**k. They only tryin to boost own egos!
anamosafch 10 years ago
download this android game https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semocode.HappyStrawberry
Krista Schwabe 11 years ago
Thank you for some ideas!!! I need more ink...the butterfly is definitely going on my intricate back piece!!
Virginia Lee Hostman 11 years ago
What a painful way to get attention or to express one's self!!! I'm not a fan of "body art", but I have to admit some were interesting.
Phanmaivsp 11 years ago
brrr... some of these tattoos look nice for me, but most of them are sooo real and crazy, and scary, too
KathrynBorrow 11 years ago
Why anyone would want to mutilate their body in this way is beyond me. They all look sick and actually turn my stomach.
ericmarold 11 years ago
i would like to know who did # 6 and #18 i want to combine the styles for a tat
danigaudet 11 years ago
Hey can anyone help me please I am trying to add my 3D tattoo but it is not letting me. When I click on add photo it takes to a blank page
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