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We had 3D tattoos, we had discreet tattoos, now it's time for 'moving' tattoos. For the record, these designs aren't actually moving, but it's what the Internet has been calling them, so we just have to make do.

On the surface, it's a simple procedure: artists ink people's bodies so that when they bend their arms or legs, for example, the drawings appear to be changing their shape. Like a lady on a person's knee, bowing every time the joint moves. Or a skull between someone's finger, opening up its mouth whenever they spread their palm. But in reality, these tattoos are much more intricate.

It may sound a bit confusing, but check out this list compiled by Bored Panda, and you'll immediately understand what I'm talking about. It's really awesome.

To learn more about what goes into creating these beautiful designs interacting with the human body, we spoke to Leor Price, a tattoo artist based in Tel Aviv, Isreal, who is responsible for a particularly impressive acrobat tattoo.

"This tattoo was a very special one for me. I did it on a really good friend of mine and the whole idea was kind of a brainstorm product," Leor told Bored Panda. "He wanted a tattoo that shows how we all depend on each other, so we built the whole idea together, I then sketched it out in my own style and we were set to go!"

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    Leor has been a tattoo artist since 2016. After getting her degree in graphic design, she opened her own private studio a year ago, and has been loving every part of her career. "These 'moving' tattoos aren't harder to do than regular ones. They are, however, harder to plan. You need to know exactly where to place the stencil so that the tattoo moves perfectly when it's done."

    The artist said these tattoos have a bigger chance of fading if you tattoo them right on the joints and the client doesn't take care of his tattoo properly. Or just if the tattoo artist isn't a professional and doesn't know what he's doing in general. Other than that, they should age pretty much just like any other tattoo.

    As for Leor, she loves doing these 'moving' tattoos. To her, they're an additional layer or meaning and purpose on the body and she can't wait to do more of them.

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    #5

    Creative tattoo of a diver transforms as leg bends, showing dynamic motion and art on the body.

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    로희
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caution: Wear short shorts only.

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    #6

    Creative butterfly tattoo on leg transforms as it moves, showcasing artistic design and flexibility.

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    Hooked
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want one of these now. Gorgeous ! (Can't keep saying AWESOME in every comment 😉)

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    #7

    Creative tattoo of a beetle on an arm transforms with movement, showcasing intricate design details.

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    #9

    Creative tattoo on leg transforms from a sun to a staircase design when flexed.

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    Autumn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That moon is creepy but that is awesome.

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    #10

    Creative tattoo of a dinosaur skeleton on an arm transforms as it moves.

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    Cathy Proctor
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it better with the skin on, BUT props to the tattoo artist for the detailed skeleton

    #11

    Creative tattoo of a bee on an arm, transforming with body movement.

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    Kittie Lacker
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else notice that in the first picture the bee's gotta but?

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    #12

    Creative tattoo of a ladybug that opens its wings when the arm bends.

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    #13

    Creative tattoo of a butterfly transforming into a skull when the arm moves.

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    #15

    Creative tattoo of a dinosaur skeleton on a back, transforming as the body moves.

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    Summer Woodsong
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be so cool to watch as s/he works out in the gym!

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    #16

    Creative tattoo of a butterfly on an arm, designed to transform its appearance when the arm moves.

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    #23

    Creative tattoo of a ladybug transforms into a bee as arm moves.

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    Maiun
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like the subtlety of this one

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    #24

    Creative tattoo of a butterfly transforming into a colorful creature when the arm bends.

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    #25

    Creative tattoo of an open mouth on an arm, transforming when the arm bends.

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    #26

    Creative tattoo with a moving jaw design that transforms with arm movement.

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    #27

    Creative tattoo of a fish on a leg that transforms when the knee bends, showcasing unique art and body movement.

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    Aunt Zene
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it.... why a medieval staircase in a fish? Please enlighten me.....

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    #30

    Creative tattoo evolves with leg movements displaying intricate design.

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    #31

    Creative tattoo of an insect on an arm, transforming with body movement for a unique visual effect.

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    #34

    Creative tattoo showing shark teeth that transform as the arm bends.

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    #35

    Creative tattoo of pliers that transforms when the elbow bends, showcasing body movement art.

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    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it, but I'd *love* to hear the story of why someone got bolt cutters on their leg...

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    #36

    Creative tattoos of a straight razor on an arm, transforming as the elbow bends, designed by Elder Sign Tattoo.

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    Caroline Driver
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, I'm wondering if this studio did a lot of the higher up ones, it would make sense

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