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Adding one and one doesn't always equal two. Sometimes the thing becomes less than two, and other times it is much more than just two. In other words, sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The latter case is true to Hakan Adik, who adds motifs of famous paintings and popular characters to create his own unique style of tattoos.

Hakan Adik is a tattoo artist based in Istanbul. His style is minimal, small-scale, and detail-oriented. His work is inspired by paintings, films, illustrations, and collages, and he often mixes them up together to create an interesting and original combination between the two.

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

Wow! Beautiful work! Especially the eye and the shading on the coat

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

I absolutely LOVE this , if I were able to have a tat (I cannot due to medical reasons ) - I would definitely have this . It’s bloody lovely

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

That's the rabbit from Alice In Wonderland right? The White Rabbit?

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

1 pill makes u largeR & 1 pill makes u small..

Even though he started in Istanbul, his home city, he continues to make tattoo works by visiting various parts of the world. As a guest artist, he made tattoos in Berlin and Barcelona before the pandemic. The Istanbul-based tattoo globetrotter is welcomed everywhere he goes, as many appreciate his set of unique skills. And the internet loves him as well: as far as his Instagram is concerned, he has a solid 50k followers who love to see his newest works.

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

    Vincent van Gokusai?

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

    It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!!

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    He has been building his profile ever since 2014 when he started learning the art of ink. As of right now, he's 25 years old, which means he's been doing it since he was about 18. It goes to show that great skills such as his don't come out of nowhere and his early determination and practice greatly helped him along the way to develop the portfolio that he has today. It's safe to say that he's one of those few lucky people who found his calling very early.

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

    IM NOT OLD ENOUGH TO GET A TATOO BUT THIS WILL BE MY FIRST

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

    i know it's from an anime though.

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

    Hayao Miyazaki - such a talented movie creator!!!!

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

    he freaked me out when I watched Spirited Away as a kid 😂

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

    It's a wonderful mix between Edvard Munch's "scream" and No Face from Spirited Away

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    Even though his pieces are grand, they're not that big in terms of size. But he used to make even smaller tattoos before. Like many artists, he was in search of his own style, and it's very interesting how the artist has developed it. He came into his own after he made a van Gogh tattoo, and it completely changed the way he sees his art. He immediately fell in love with the amalgam of styles that is very clear and distinct in the works that you see today.

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

    Wonderful idea executed by an amazing artist, Starry Night from a window... Absolutely amazing.

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

    Beautiful combination! Works really well!

    Like what you see? There's another artist that Bored Panda has recently featured who made his name clashing two different styles. However, this one is more specialized in clashing realism with animation. There are other artists that are well known for their unique sense of style: Piotr Szencel for one has developed a knack for Viking tattoos, and Mr. T Stucklife is a master at creating very realistic black and gray tattoos. If you're more up to reading up some cringeworthy horror stories about people getting tattoos, there's another post that's just about all that.

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

    Thats my favourite image from the movie! Had it printed on a tshirt once, didn't look half as good as this

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

    I don't know this one sorry :( Wonderful picture though

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

    So 3D looking it took me a second to process - impressive!

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

    Ok, so I know i drew a design for a matching tattoo for me and my bff but i might just end up getting this and ditch the old design

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

    she kinda looks like a mix of mei and satsuki.. I mean with the pigtails.. satsuki has shorter hair

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

    Hayao Miyazaki - love this guys films!!!!

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

    how is she holding onto her sister if both hands are in front???

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

    that's heartwarming. I love how they made it look like an old photograph

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

    I love this movie! ❤️🧡💙💜

    Capelli rosa e patate
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh same! I bawled watching it in the theater when it came out. 😂

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

    Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

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

    The moment you realize your while life is a lie

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

    i'm so glad our professor made us watch this movie. a true masterpiece <3

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

    The Truman Show right? I'm trying to guess before I look at the comments

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

    Good afternoon, good evening and good night 💜

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

    WOW. I don't know the left wing but the right one as Starry Night? WOW.

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

    WOW (again). The Mona Lisa hidden behind a wall of writing

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

    I recognize Starry Night in the background but I don't know the person on the front. Update: Ki Ki (thanks other commenters)

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

    This looks like she's riding the broom on her knees , and her naked butt is in the air lolololo

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

    Love these Hayao Miyazaki film themed tats!!

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

    Amazing! I (also) don't know the drawing but (again) perfectly executed.

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

    Lady and the Tramp used to be my absolute FAVORITE movie, it's still really good, just not my favorite anymore

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

    Lady and the Tramp. Amazing movie. I'm a dog lover and really liked this movie

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

    Fine line tats are extraordinary

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

    they really have a thing for starry night huh? i guess i would too if i were that good at it

    Marcellus the Third
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd guess it's a good choice longer-term... Many other will fade to something looking terrible.

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

    It looks like photoshop how well they make it. Obviously it's not

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

    Adventure time, C'mon, grab your friends, We'll go to very distant lands, With Jake the Dog, And Finn the Human, The fun will never end, It's Adventure Time! (ノ*ФωФ)ノ

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

    Adventure Time right? I love this one. It really shows the friendship between Finn, Jake, and BMO.

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

    I don't know this one but wow does it look amazing.

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

    Not a fan of Dali but what realism!

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

    Dali? Amazing how realistic it looks. (I just read Glynna Bowood's comment and I basiclly said the same thing as you. Sorry!)

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

    Where can I go to get this great of tattoo?

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

    I love the look of him ripping through the comic.

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

    spider man! spider man! does whatever a spider can!

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

    Spins a web, any size! Catching theives, just like flies…. Look outttt, here comes the Spidermannnn

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

    if anyone is wondering it is galata tower

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

    Galata Tower in front of Starry Night. (they Love Starry Night Don't they?)

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

    Haha. Bart Doesn't look like he's having fun

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

    What's he reaching for? The TV remote?

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

    Who thought the "Birth Of Venus" would mash with "Kill Bill"?

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

    I actually didn't know this one

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

    I absolutely love this tattoo, and Gumball!

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

    Crown mixed with Child of Mine.

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

    Crown! and a mix of that art that people do more of now. Brain Fart again!

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

    Sun and Moon! Classic work of art.

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