If you love body art, these extreme tattoo designs will blow your mind. These ink paintings are full of intricate detail and take skill and precision. Whether you're about to get your first tattoo or you're on your seventh, get inspired to think outside the box before you plan your next session.
These designs are full of originality and innovation. From black and white ink to full-blown vivid color, these tattoos are unique and special. Many will make you laugh and wonder what possessed the person to get such a daring design, while others are truly surreal and will amaze you.
Even if you're not a fan of needles and skin modification, you'll still be able to appreciate the creativity and artistry of these designs. Some designs have geometric patterns that make the tattoos appear to jump off the person's skin and other tattoos pay tribute to famous old movies and characters.
When it comes to tattoos, there's no limit to how unique you can get. So the next time you're thinking about getting inked, consider coming up with your own design, or incorporating your personality and interests into the sketch. These extreme tattoo designs will supply you with all the inspiration you need to be original with your ink.
97 Enticingly Extreme Tattoo Designs
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Bowttoos
Bow Tattoos Adorn Bodies From Necks to Ankles
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Modern Tribal Tattoos
Tomas Tomas Creates Designs so Intricate it Hurts
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Classic Geometric Tattoos
Jonas Geometric Traditional Tattoos Make Have a Patterned Twist
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Unscripted Tattoo Art
Photographer Nicole Reed is Inspired by the Moment
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Temporary Face Makeup Tattoos
The Halloween Costume Tattoos From Etsy Create Spooky Makeup Looks
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Anatomy-Inclusive Tattoo Art
Dre2k's Creative Tattoo of Monkey D. Luffy Uses His Own Hand
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Elegant Heavy Metal Fashion
The Editorial by Igor Oussenko for Fashionising.com
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Chanel Tattoos
'Les Trompe L'Oeil de Chanel' Temporary Skin Art Brings Ink to High Fashion
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Scribbly Tattoo Art
Yann Black Creates Intricately Doodled Tats
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Skeletal Tattooed Editorials
Rick Genest Poses for Vogue Hommes Japan Spring/Summer 2011
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Extreme Commitment Facial Tattoos
Leysa Has Taken the Web by Storm with Her Unusual Face Tattoo
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Adorably Brief Body Art
The Dottinghill Temporary Tattoos Feature Some Amazing Designs
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Female-Focused Inktography
The Craftastic Lina Bertucci 'Women in the Tattoo Subculture' Series
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Tattoo-Inspired Photoshoots
Taya's When Love Becomes Poison Series is Romantically Edgy
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Temporary Costume Eye Tattoos
These Halloween Tattoos Create Dramatic Cat Eye Makeup Looks
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Buggy Body Inks
Insect Tattoos are Not as Creepy as Actual Insects
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Manga Tattoos
Japanese Cartoon Ink, from Super Heroes to Cute Anime Faces
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Inked Fistography
Tattoo Artist Lars Uwe Will Have You Impressed With Your New Ink
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Geometric Plane Tattoos
Marie Kraus Makes Her Mark in the Inking World
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3d Tattoo Photography
Tiago Hoisel Makes Skin Art Come Alive
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Expressive Tattoo Editorials
The Editorial 'Expressionism' Reveals AmazingTattoo Art
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Bodacious Babe Inktography
Danae Ayala Comes to Life in these Alluring Isaac Torres Photos
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3D-Like Body Art
These Julio Radriguez Tattoos Look Almost Alive
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Father-Inspired Minimalist Tattoos
Designer Kirk Wallace’s Crop Circle Tattoo Pays Tribute t
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Bombtastic Friendship Tattoos
Shark VS Bear Captures a Crazy Hipster Lifestyle
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Body Art Portrait Books
London Tattoos by Alex Macnaughton Explores Unique UK Ink
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DNA Tattoos
The Dattoo Turns Your Body into an Online Interface
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Provoking Pin-Up Editorials
Laura Díaz Captures Carmen Merino's Pout in 'Turn it underground'
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Sophisticated Tattoo Photography
This Fashion Series Focuses on a Tattoo-Covered Model
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Japanese Tattoo Masterpieces
'Tattoo in Japan' Showcases the Country's Top Ink
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Cozy Windswept Lookbooks
Miss Unkon AW11 Campaign is Flushed with a Seaside Breeze
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Tempting Tough Girl Photography
The Latest Schmuck Magazine Editorial Explores a Different Beauty
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Contemporary Abstract Tattoos
These Tattoo Designs by Slawomir Nitschke are Imaginative
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Tattooed Body Scrapbooks
Jinxi Boo is Shocking America With Her Head to Toe Ink
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Cult Comic Ink
These Tank Girl Tattoos Are Incredibly Accurate, and Just Incredible
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Marvel Motorcycle Tattoos
Alivia Marie Makes Geek Art Intimidating with Her Avenger Artwork
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Playful Armpit Tattoos
The Treasure Troll Tattoo is Creative, Clever and Cute
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Inked Street Photography
The Tattoorialist Documents Everyday Permanent Skin Art
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Pin-Up Princess Tattoos
Tim Shumate has Created Edgy Disney Princess Tattoo Designs
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Superhero Americana Tattoo Designs
Derick James Renders Badass Body Art Inspired by Comics
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Inked Canine Lovers
Brenton Salo's Cultural Connection in Photography
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Full-Body Infographic Tattoos
This Meta Art Project Details Tattoo Stats With Tattooed Charts
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Tattooed Baby Ads
The Playtex Binky Campaign Targets 'Difficult Little People'
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Hipsterrific Temporary Ink
These Tattly Temporary Tattoos are “Con-Temporary” Cool
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Gamer Tribute Inks
Nintendo-Inspired Tattoos are for Those Committed to Super Mario Bros.
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Flesh-Torn Tattoos
The Designs of Yomico Moreno are Incredibly Realistic
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Surfer Girl Tattoography
The Heat Wave Photoshoot is like Point Break but With a Tattooed Chick
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'Avatar' Tattoos
Frenzied Flick Fans Flock to Get Neytiri Tattoos and Jake Sully Ink
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Elaborate Film-Inspired Tattoos
This Full-Body Avatar Tattoo Will Make Fans Blue with Envy
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Geeky Body Art Collections
Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed Explores Nerdy Tats
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Friendship Bracelet Tattoos
These Temporary Tattoos are Perfect to Symbolize Your Relationship
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Vividly Inked Editorials
The Point of View Men Moments Magazine Photoshoot is Heavily Tattooed
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Tattooed Punk Rocker Editorials
The Arena Homme+Korea Features Stunning Manly Rocker Fashion
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Evolutionary Tattoo Infographics
The Best Health Tattoo Infographic Tells the History of Tattoos
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Raw Body Art Photography
The Jackson Smith by Darren Black Image Series is Candid
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Alice in Wonderland Tattoos
Disneyfied Ink Designs That Go Down the Rabbit Hole
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Monochromatic Tattoo-Infused Editorials
Ben Ritter’s Editorials Feature Geometrical Tattoo A
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Fantasy Cat Meme Tattoos
This Grumpy Cat Darth Vader Tattoo is a Pop Culture Mashup
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Hot Pink Tattoo Editorials
Miele Rancido Shows Off Her Edgy Look in 'Morning light in London'
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Spiritual Stippling Tattoos
Japanese Artist Kenji Alucky Creates Intricate Body Art
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Skeleton Skin Prints
The Tattoos by Peter Lagergren is Deadly Artistic
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Patriotic Tattoos
Celebrate the 4th of July by Showing Your Love for Your Country
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Strikingly Surreal Inked Portraits
These Vibrant Portrait Tattoos Look Like Surreal Artworks
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Buff Tattooed Pictorials
The Daniel Osborne Male Model Scene Exclusive is Tough and Toned
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Animal Cruelty Ink
Hardcore Vegan Tattoos May Make You Rethink Your Diet
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Cartoon Body Art Blogs
The Disneyink Tumblr Features Deviant Tattoos with High Nostalgic Value
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Celebrity Obsession Tatts
Miljenko Parserisas has 82 Julia Roberts Tattoos
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Retro Gaming Body Art
The Gamer Sleeve Tattoo Depicts All the Famous Characters From the Past
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Spiritual Body Ink Illustrations
Ramon Maiden Connects Religious Iconography with Tattoo Artwork
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Lace Face Tattoos
These Facial Accessories are Unique and Fashion-Forward
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Androgynous Cosmetic Captures
The Takahiro Ogawa ELLE Mexico Editorial is Punk Rock Inspired
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Outrageous Facial Tattoos
Courtney Scharf Discusses Some of the Most Shocking Tattoos Around
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Delicately Tatted Celeb Editorials
The Vaga Magazine Issue 4 Photoshoot Stars Actress Zoe Kravitz
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Temporary Street Art Tattoos
These Banksy Tattoos from Fancy are Wonderfully Non-Committal
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Tattooed Retro-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue Japan August 2013 Issue is Inked and Old-school
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Daring Digital Chest Art
QR Code Tattoo is the First of its Kind
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Delicious Dessert-Inspired Body Art
The Tattly Popsicle Tattoos Show Off Some Frozen Sweets
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Blacklight Sci-Fi Body Art
The Jedi Master Yoda Tattoo Comes to Life in the Dark
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Fiery Tattooed Portraits
The My Hertsgard by Henrik Adamsen Shoot is Dynamic
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Temporary Halloween Tattoos
Etsy Shop Sugar Tats Makes Costume Makeup a Cinch
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Cleverly Concealed Body Art
Where's Waldo Tattoos Are Fun Tucked-Away Ink Illustrations
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Adorable Appendage Tattoos
Finger Farm and Finger Fairytale by Hector Serrano Enlivens Playtime
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Tattoo-Laden Fashion Videos
The Sopopular 2013 Collection is Badboy-Friendly
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News-Focused Body Art
Chaos Crew Makes Tattoo History with the Calf-Skin Poster
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Nerdy Computer-Inspired Tattoos
The Photoshop Toolbar Tattoo Gets Technical
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Opulent Temporary Tattoos
Dior’s Grand Bal Golden Tattoos Set Offers Delicate & Luxurious De
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Fashionable Tattoos
Armida Ascano Discusses Stylish Tattoos That Mix Couture with Ink
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Vivid Vintage Gamer Ink
Rich Criado's Gaming Tattoos Show Killer Color and Geeky Dedication
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Titillating Tattooed Vixen Drawings
Adam Isaac Jackson Renders Babes with Intense Body Art
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Zombie-Combating Body Art
This Walking Dead-Inspired Tattoo is Apocalypse Ready
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Feminine Facial Hair Tattoos
This Glitter Moustache is Perfect to Wrap Up Movember
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Temporary Toddler Tattoos
The Tottoos Basic Plus Package Allows You to Brand Your Babies
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Rock Star Tattoos
This Rad AC/DC Ink Leaves Me Thunderstruck
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Mad Men Tattoos
Amanda Wachob's Modern Art Tattoos Look More like Paintings
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Invisible Interactive Inking
Nano-Tattoos Make Check-Ups and Doctor Visits Much Easier
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Iconic 80s Film Tattoos
Richard 'Bez' Beston of Triplesix Studios Recreates Labyrinth
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Bacteria-Detecting Tooth Tattoos
Graphene-Based Sensors Help Keep Pearly Whites Super Clean
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Raw Hoodlum Photography
The 50 Boys of Summer Editorial Captures Candid Imagery
Revealing 40s Swimsuits
The Norma Kamali Resort 2014 Swimsuits Source Silhouettes from Pin-Ups
Time Period Princess Fashion
The Realistic Disney Princess Outfits Match the Women to their Time
Violent Princess Street Art
Herr Nilsson's 'Dark Princesses' Depicts Gun-Toting Disney Princesses
Godly Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Portrays a Woman as a God or Goddess
Temporary Costume Eye Tattoos
These Halloween Tattoos Create Dramatic Cat Eye Makeup Looks
Temporary Eye Tattoos
These Eye Tattoos are Perfect for Any Occasion
High-Class Hipster Editorials
This Editorial for The View Mag Features Classy Hipster Style Men
Literal Cat Eye Makeup
The Halloween Cat Eye Look by Tal Peleg is Purfect for the Upcoming Holiday
Expressive Tattoo Editorials
The Editorial 'Expressionism' Reveals AmazingTattoo Art
Father-Inspired Minimalist Tattoos
Designer Kirk Wallace’s Crop Circle Tattoo Pays Tribute t
Badboy Rockabilly Portraits
The Lewis Grant by Arnaldo Anaya Lucca Image Series is 50s Inspired
Sophisticated Tattoo Photography
This Fashion Series Focuses on a Tattoo-Covered Model
Racy Retro Editorials
This Editorial Showcases Retro-Inspired Fashion with a Twist
Mischievous Fashion Series
This Series is Full of Sultry Poses and Flirty Stylish Dresses
Cat Meme-Print Swimsuits
The 'Mr. Gugu & Miss Go' Feline Print Swimsuits Show a Love of Cats
Social Implication Tattoos
The Enrique Marty Tattoo Exhibit Examines Gang Tattoos
Pin-Up Princess Tattoos
Tim Shumate has Created Edgy Disney Princess Tattoo Designs
Angelic Fashion Photography
This Stunning Fashion Series Features Beautiful White Lighting
Feathered Fashion Photography
'The Hunt' is a Fashion Photo Series Focused on a Red-Headed Beauty
Seductively Tattooed Magazine Covers
Lake Bell Models Tattoo Art for New York Magazine
Princess Twerking Tees
Redbubble Just Released Hilarious Disney Princess Twerking T-Shirts
Ghastly Gothic Fashion Photography
This Series Includes Pale Girls Wearing Spikes and Leather
Amazing Androgynous Disney Photos
One Androgynous Costume Maker & Disney Fan Replicated Characters
Elaborate Film-Inspired Tattoos
This Full-Body Avatar Tattoo Will Make Fans Blue with Envy
Purple Punk Editorials
This Spread for Pulp Magazine Features Purple Hair and Black Attire
Retro Gown-Inspired Swimsuits
Sara Sampaio Channels a Sensual Vintage Vibe for ES Magazine
Icon-Inspired Menswear
This Fashion Series Features Style Inspired by James Dean
Tattooed Punk Rocker Editorials
The Arena Homme+Korea Features Stunning Manly Rocker Fashion
Sultry Cosmetic Close-Ups
The Sight Beauty Scene Exclusive Highlights Luminescent Eye Shadow Looks
Formal Feline Accessories
These Cat Necktie Collars Would Make Even Grumpy Cat Smile
Tattoo-Inspired Typography
Artist Raul Alejandro Creates Intricately Illustrated Love Letters
Raw Body Art Photography
The Jackson Smith by Darren Black Image Series is Candid
Preppy Punk-Rocker Portraits
The Stephen James Spanish Avenue Illustrated Editorial is Youthful
Smoking Grunge Fashion Editorials
These ‘Mikayla’ Photos Beautifully Showcase Edgy Fal
Spooky Skull Wall Decals
Add Some Fright to Your Home in Seconds with This Seasonal Decor
Literal Temporary Tattoos
New 'LITERAL Tramp Stamp' from Phil Jones Does Exactly What You Think
Literally Fiery Fashion Photography
Model Aline Weber is Literally On Fire in Lurve Magazine
Surreal Zombie Runway Makeup
Vivianne Westwood Presents Mask-Like Makeup at London Fashion Week
Chic Masculine Men's Jewelry
The Full Armour Collection Designs Bold Statement Jewelry for Men
Monochromatic Blood-Thirsty Editorials
DNA Model Larissa H is Zombie-Like in 'HURRICANES'
Tattoo-Based Pay Raises
Rapid Realty in NY is Offering Employees a 15% Pay Increase to Get Inked
Religious Tattoo Fashion
Adam Hayes Creates An Explosive Men's Fashion Spread in 'Kings Menswear'
Alluring Artillery Editorials
Elle US and Jessica Miller Give a Bootcamp in Glam Army Fashion
Creepy Doll Makeup Tutorials
This Chucky-Inspired Tutorial is Gory and Sultry
Luxurious Gold-Dripping Editorials
The Vogue Italia October 2013 Issue is a Golden Paradise
40s Tattoo Animation Films
The Vanity Fair Decades 1940s Celebrates the Tattoo Golden Age
Mesopotamian Ink Portraits
Murat Yazar Captures Fading Turkish Traditional Tattoo Designs
Short-Haired Siren Editorals
The Schön! Zoe Mcconnel Shoot Shows Off Rihanna's Short Hair
Stylish Airstrip Editorials
This Fashion Series Features 50s Style and Airplanes
Hair-Raised Fashion Editorials
This V Magazine Editorial Showcases Black and White Authority
Shocking Tattooed Eyelids
This Eyelid Eye Tattoo Means This Man Never Appears to Be Asleep
Temperature-Tracking Tattoos
Bionic Skin Can Detect the Human Body's Internal Temperature
Tattooed Editorial Doodles
Alana Dee Haynes Revamps Magazine Photos with Inky Patterns
Spiritual Body Ink Illustrations
Ramon Maiden Connects Religious Iconography with Tattoo Artwork
Hauntingly Realistic Paintings
These Portraits by Ruben Belloso Adoma are Incredibly Detailed
Outrageous Facial Tattoos
Courtney Scharf Discusses Some of the Most Shocking Tattoos Around
Fantasy Pop Lockets
These Pop Culture Necklace Designs Will Surely Please Fans
Cat Scratch Smartphone Stands
The Scratching Post iPhone Stand is Ideal for Grumpy Cat Fans
Hand-Inked Mannequins
The Inky Bodies Sculptures Detail Models with Intricate Ink
Morbid Tattoo-Inspired Artworks
These Pen and Ink Illustrations by Elias Aquino Exude a Retro Air
Sleek Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Calvin Klein Fall 2013 Ad Campaign Stars Model Vanessa Axente
Luxurious Law-Breaking Editorials
Carol Ribeiro Breaks all the Rules for OF Magazine August 2013
Modern Rock Icon Sketches
Robert West Draws Up Elvis Like You've Never Seen Him
Super Soaked Fashion Editorials
This Harper's Bazaar Editorial Features a Rain-Drenched Model
Remarkable Dawdling Doodles
The Thigh Doodles by Jody Steel are a Work of Art
Modern Effervescent Lookbooks
The SixLee Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook is Both Abstract and Dapper
Tattooed Retro-Inspired Editorials
The Vogue Japan August 2013 Issue is Inked and Old-school
Colorful Latte Art
Barista Yuuichi Ito Creates Vibrant Foam Paintings for Coffee Drinkers
Pixelated Camo Fashion Lookbooks
The Crooks & Castles Fall 2013 Lookbook Pixelates Models' Faces
Color-Popping Makeover Images
Rohit Gupta Photographs Bright Eye Make-Up Within 'aBlaze'
Glam Cosmetic Surgery Captures
The Cirugia Vogue Mexico Image Series is Bold and Over-the-Top
Tattooed Laptop Logos (UPDATE)
Punk Up Your Desktop Icons with Icon Ink by Nina Azzarello
Iconic Cartoon Concept Vehicles
Visit SpongeBob SquarePants in His Concept 2014 Toyota Highlander
Chic School Girl Fashion
The ‘After Lesson’ Series Features Gothic School Girls
Vintage Rooftop Fashion Editorials
The Fashion Editorial 'Eureka FW 13/14' Fronts 70s Glam Looks
Menacing Inked Photography
Photographer Clayton Cubitt Explores Stunning Samurais
Glowing Neon Face Photography
'GLOWING COLORS' Shows Off Glowing Makeup Under Blacklights
X-Ray Fetus Tattoos
This Odd Tattoo is Interesting But Slightly Disturbing at the Same Time
Bourgeois Free Spirit Photography
Irene De La Silva is a Product of Her Own Raw Photoshoots
Narcissistic Body Art
Inklings Temporary Tattoos Hilariously Promotes Self-Love
Peculiar Pin-Up Photos
This Fashion Photography Series Focuses on a Blond Model in a Dark Room
DIY Banana Tattoo Manuals
Phil Hansen's 'Tattoo a Banana' Book Offers Offbeat Approaches to Art
Luxe Apocalyptic Fashion
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2013 Couture Show is Stylishly Utilitarian
Cat-Loving Justification Charts
This Funny Infographic Explains the Internet's Cat Obsession
Inked Underwear
Sleepy Jones Boxers Get Tattooed by Artist Wes Lang
Fierce Superstar Cosmetics
The Rihanna Mac Makeup is Bold and Perfect for the Holidays
Human Canvas Artworks
The Levi van Veluw Ballpoints Series is Artfully Inked
Subtly Off-Kilter Editorials
The Numero China August 2013 Cover Shoot Stars Guinevere Van Seenus
Inspirational Tattoo Books
'Why We Ink' Reveals Stirring Stories of Getting Inked for Cancer
Monochromatic Nature Editorials
Lurve's Alien-Inspired Fashion Brings the Jungle into the Dark
Fashionable Tattoos
Armida Ascano Discusses Stylish Tattoos That Mix Couture with Ink
Dancing Disney Princesses
Disney Ballerina by middleR3DD is Gracefully Abstract
Wildly Colored Mohawk Captures
This Dazed & Confused Editorial Features Punk Girls with Mohawks
Reflective Disease Editorials
The ‘Infection’ Photos Capture Diseases on the Water
Princess Collage Dresses
This Disney Princess Frock Features Classic Cinematic Characters
Tire Tread Face Tattoo Ads
The Street Smart Campaign Advocates Safety for Pedestrians
Vampiric Face-Rotting Makeup
Get the 'I've Got the Rots' Look from This True Blood Makeup Tutorial
Fatigue-Sensing Tattoos
This Biosensor is a Temporary Tattoo That Alerts Athletes of Over-Exertion
Personified Animal Cushions
These Comfy Pillows are Printed with Cute and Cuddly Critters
Photobomb Fascination
These Photobombers Range from Patrick the Starfish to Pooping Dogs
RFID Chip Tattoos
Artist Anthony Antonellis Embeds a Re-Programmable Chip into His Hand
Body Art Galleries
Through Random Eyes by RANDOM Takes on New Canvases
Custom Cast Branding
Casttoo Makes Your Broken Bone Beautiful
Travel-Proof Undies
Adventure Underwear are Fashionable and Waterproof
Artistic Americana Illustrations
Paul Tuller Painted Citizens Wearing Americana-Style Clothing
Chic Desert Campaigns
The A. Testoni Spring/ Summer 2013 Campaign is Set in the Desert
Colored Pop Culture Coffee Art
Nowtoo Sugi's Colored Latte Art Brings Java to Life
Vibrant Addiction Editorials
Daniel Rodrigues Combines a Vivid Style with Addiction Photography
Artsy Body Accessories
Tattoonies Offers a Wide Range of Artist-Designed Temporary Tattoos