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Even if you are not very keen on tattoos, it is very hard not to be impressed by the art of Jesse Rix - a talented tattoo artist from New Hampshire.

Specializing in 3D color tattoos, Jesse uses shadows and geometric shapes, mostly squares and pentagons, to create impressive optical illusions that reveal vast new worlds beneath human skin.

But, by all means, scroll down and see for yourself!

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#1

3D tattoo of geometric shapes on an arm with a gloved hand, showcasing amazing depth and realism.

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

I can't upvote these tattoos enough

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    3D tattoo on shoulder featuring hexagonal shapes and cosmic elements, creating an optical illusion.

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

    This is cool and creepy, all at once

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    #3

    3D tattoo of a cosmic hourglass on a man's chest, creating a striking optical illusion.

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

    Very nice tattoo and nipples are useless to men anyway...

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    #4

    3D tattoo on chest featuring geometric patterns and an eye, creating a stunning illusion.

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    McKinley Winkler
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look guys have nipples too, why dont they cover them up? I dont get this.

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    #5

    3D tattoo of space scene and geometric shapes on forearm.

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    Person2638
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The skin septagons look so real I freaked out for a second.

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    #6

    3D tattoo of spaceship emerging through a hexagonal portal on a person's side.

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    #7

    3D tattoo with hexagonal pattern and bee design on a person's arm.

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

    When your significant other takes being called 'Honey' too seriously.

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    #8

    3D tattoo on a person's shoulder with intricate geometric patterns in blue and black, creating a stunning optical illusion.

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

    Why is this one higher than #22, which is the same person, but with the arm finished?

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    #9

    3D tattoo of geometric shapes and cosmic design on chest, showcasing intricate details and depth illusion.

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    McKinley Winkler
    McKinley Winkler
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh wow a nipple! I think if we see a nipple then we might die or something. why do they cover uo nipples not like humans/ mammles have lived of nipples for millions of years. Seariously i dont get this. Its not like they cover up when we needed then did they?

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    #10

    3D tattoo of a hexagonal pattern with an exploding Earth in the center, creating an optical illusion on a person's chest.

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    #11

    3D tattoo of hexagonal pattern and skull on upper arm, showcasing amazing artistic detail and realism.

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

    Press the button inside!

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    #12

    3D tattoo of a colorful bird and cubes, creating a realistic optical illusion on the skin.

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    #13

    3D tattoo of a lakeside cabin and campfire, featuring realistic details and optical illusions.

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    #14

    3D tattoo design on a man's arm, featuring intricate geometric patterns with a starry effect.

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    #15

    3D tattoo on back with geometric design and text, appearing three-dimensional.

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    #16

    3D tattoo with hexagonal design and galaxy theme on forearm, featuring a small green creature.

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

    What a fine peace of art but I bet everyone will laugh at creepy yoda first (:

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    #17

    3D tattoo on a person's chest featuring geometric patterns and galaxy elements.

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    Katie Bear
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This tattoo looks as though a 3-D prosthetic appliance has been applied to her chest. Very epic

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    #18

    3D tattoo of a cosmic scene with a woman's face, blending galaxies and geometric shapes on an arm.

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    Kath Leen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is so beautiful...

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    #19

    3D tattoo of a forest scene with a person walking, featuring light beams and blocks creating a stunning optical illusion.

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    Elina Kuusisto
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is unreal. My jaw is on the floor

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    #20

    3D tattoo with intricate geometric design, creating a stunning optical illusion on skin, showcasing amazing artistry.

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

    Like a look into another dimension...

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    #21

    3D tattoo on a man's chest featuring a space and geometric design, creating a lifelike illusion.

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

    These tattoos are amazing. Whatever is being charged for them is WORTH IT.

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    #22

    3D tattoo on a man's neck featuring hexagonal patterns and a colorful rose design.

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    Leo Fleury
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did it hurt when getting tattooed in the Adam's apple?

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    #23

    3D tattoo of a forest and moose on a person's side, featuring intricate details and realistic depth.

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

    THIS SHOULD BE HIGHER UP

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    #24

    3D tattoo of a pyramid breaking through bricks on an arm, featuring vibrant colors and detailed design.

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

    am i the only one who notice the cartoony guy? XD

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    #25

    3D tattoo with geometric design and cosmic scene on a person's chest.

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

    Must've taken for ever to planet!

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    #26

    3D tattoo on a man's chest featuring geometric shapes, a meditative figure, and a cosmic landscape.

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

    About to attempt the rare Transcendental Cosmological High Altitude Double Booger Flick.

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    #27

    3D tattoo of a fantasy creature and geometric cubes on a person's thigh, showing intricate artistic detail.

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

    This is one I would consider getting!

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    #28

    3D tattoo on arm with abstract geometric blocks and cosmic design, creating an impressive visual effect.

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    #29

    3D tattoo on arm with colorful geometric shapes, creating an amazing optical illusion.

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    #30

    3D tattoo of a realistic eye with geometric shapes on an arm.

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    #31

    3D tattoo of a cosmic scene with planets and cubes on a person's chest, creating an optical illusion.

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    #32

    3D tattoo of a realistic blue eye and hexagonal pattern on skin, showcasing intricate artistry.

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

    I'm not keen on the design but the effect is amazing 😮

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    #33

    3D tattoo of a landscape incorporating cubes and a mountain scene on an arm, showcasing amazing artistry and detail.

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

    You can just hear the animals in the woods calling its that effective 😊

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    #34

    3D tattoo of hexagons creating an optical illusion, with a gloved hand touching it on a shoulder.

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    #35

    3D tattoo on arm featuring a detailed portrait with hexagonal geometric patterns and cosmic elements.

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    #36

    3D tattoo of a woman's face with cubes on a hand, showcasing vibrant, lifelike artistry.

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    #37

    3D tattoo of a hawk and skull on arm, showcasing amazing artistic detail and realism.

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    #38

    3D tattoo of geometric shapes and cosmos on arm, creating an illusion of depth and dimension.

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    #39

    3D tattoo of a cosmic scene with hexagonal pattern on arm, creating a stunning optical illusion.

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    #40

    3D tattoo of a woman's face with geometric shapes on a leg, creating a stunning optical illusion.

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    #41

    3D tattoo with geometric design on a person's back, featuring cubes and hexagons in a mesmerizing pattern.

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

    So interesting to see a black and white one. (The galaxies are still gorgeous, but this has a nice minimalistic feel).

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    #42

    3D tattoo of a cosmic scene with an eye, silhouettes, and geometric shapes on a forearm.

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    #43

    3D tattoo of a space scene and bricks on a man's chest, using perspective to create an optical illusion.

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    #44

    3D tattoo of a ship with a geometric cube design on a person's leg.

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

    *Pirates of the Caribbean theme song*

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    #45

    Amazing 3D tattoo of a realistic eye with geometric hexagon patterns on forearm.

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

    That is my eye colour exactly.

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    #46

    3D tattoo of hexagons on a man's shoulder and chest, creating an amazing optical illusion.

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    #47

    3D tattoo art on a shoulder, featuring geometric shapes and illusion of depth, showcasing amazing tattoo design skills.

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    #48

    3D tattoo on forearm with hexagonal patterns and galaxy theme, showcasing realistic artistry.

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    #49

    3D tattoo featuring geometric hexagons and cosmic scene on a man's leg, showcasing an amazing optical illusion.

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    #50

    3D tattoo of a galaxy with hexagon pattern on an arm, creating a stunning optical illusion.

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    #51

    3D tattoos of geometric cubes on a man's chest create an optical illusion effect.

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    #52

    3D tattoo with cosmic design and hexagons on an arm, creating an optical illusion that captivates the viewer.

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    #53

    3D tattoo of cubes and a whale on a person's leg, showcasing artistic detail.

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    #54

    3D tattoo on chest featuring geometric pattern with nature and space elements, creating an optical illusion.

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    #55

    3D tattoo of a serene face with geometric patterns, showcasing intricate detail and depth on a person's upper arm.

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