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Brazilian tattoo artist Frank Carrilho turns geometry into something more than a class you had to take over in summer school. Employing a style similar to Turkey's Bicem Sinik or LA's Dr. Woo, Carrilho uses straight lines, black ink, and stippling to create designs that look half-sketched and half drawn, letting you catch a glimpse of the geometric forms that serve as any artist's basic building blocks.

After working as an apprentice from 2008 to 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Carrilho began his professional career, spending time at several studios to improve his craft. In 2012, he tried his hand at opening his own tattoo shop; as of 2015, he's affiliated with the studio "Queen Of Hearts Tattoos," in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Sketch tattoos by Frank Carrilho depicting abstract dragon and unicorn designs on skin, showcasing artistic imperfections.

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    Sketch tattoo on arm featuring abstract birds on a wire, highlighting beauty and imperfection.

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    Sketch tattoo of a deer on an arm, showcasing the beauty of imperfection with bold lines and geometric shapes.

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    Sketch tattoo of a leafless tree with a swing on a person's back, showcasing beauty in imperfection by Frank Carrilho.

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    Maheak
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sort of reminds me of The Possession

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    Sketch tattoo of a geometric fox design by Frank Carrilho, highlighting the beauty of imperfection.

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    Maja MeMi
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frank made this on my arm.! I am still in love with the tattoo, and i would love to have more tattoos by him someday.. it was my first tattoo

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    Lion sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho, blending abstract and realistic elements on a person's chest.

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    Linda Tracey
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The underarm hair adds wildness to the lion.

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    Sketch tattoo of a deer by Frank Carrilho, showcasing geometric lines and intricate detailing on a forearm.

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    Sketch tattoo of an intricately designed arrow on forearm, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.

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    Юрий Старостенко
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can you find the 10th sketch tattoo? Well liked! For earlier thanks! Email: tokar5rST@gmail.com

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho depicting a geometric portrait showcasing artistic imperfection on skin.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho on a back, showcasing geometric and imperfect line designs.

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    Soko Soko
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not possible to have anything more perfect.. LITERALLY!

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    Sketch tattoo on forearm by Frank Carrilho, illustrating abstract lines and geometric shapes.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho showcasing artistic imperfection on an arm.

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    Sketch tattoo of a bird on an arm, showcasing the beauty of imperfection with dynamic lines and shading.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho featuring abstract mountain design, highlighting beauty in imperfection.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho depicting hands and a ribbon with text, showcasing artistic imperfection.

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    Sketch tattoo on a forearm, showcasing intricate geometric design and the beauty of imperfection.

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    Compass sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho on a person's upper back, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.

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    #21

    Sketch tattoo showing a hand pierced by arrows, capturing the beauty of imperfection.

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    Gustavo Andrade
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what is the meaning of the hands with arrows.

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    Sketch tattoo of a roaring bear by Frank Carrilho, showcasing the beauty of imperfection.

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    Sketch tattoo of a bird on a chest by Frank Carrilho, showcasing imperfections with a date above.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho on a forearm, showing artistic lines and abstract design elements.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho featuring abstract lines and geometric shapes on an arm.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho, featuring geometric and abstract elements, showcasing beauty in imperfection.

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    Sketch tattoo by Frank Carrilho on an arm, featuring abstract lines and a hand design, showcasing imperfection beauty.

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    Sketch tattoo of a shark and waves, exemplifying the beauty of imperfection.

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    Ian Bodey
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SHE'S GOT HAIRY NIPPLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1LOL

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