# Abstract Tattoo Designs These Psychedelic Tattoos Mix Images Together to Create One Cohesive Piece By Erica Francis | Published 2016-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-tattoos References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/08/08/dreamlike-psychedelic-tattoos/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thedavidcote/) Montreal-based tattoo artist David Peycote creates captivating psychedelic tattoos that have become so popular that his [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world) account now has over 158,000 followers. The funky pieces weave unexpected images together in bright colors with a dark background. One piece features the silhouette of a facial profile but within it is a wintry scene with a log cabin that has rainbow-colored smoke rising from the chimney. The abstract images are unique and would draw in the curious eyes of anyone walking by. It's definitely something a person might see if they were in a dream, or hallucinating on an illicit substance. The psychedelic tattoos are truly works of contemporary modern art and something one would expect to see at a museum like [LACMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museums-freeforall) or 'The Broad.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Psychedelic Tattoo Art:** The growing popularity of psychedelic tattoos presents an opportunity for tattoo artists to incorporate abstract and unexpected imagery in their designs. - **Contemporary Modern Art:** The unique and captivating nature of psychedelic tattoos opens up new possibilities for contemporary artists to explore unconventional mediums. - **Visual Experiences:** The immersive and dreamlike qualities of psychedelic tattoos can inspire the development of interactive art installations and virtual reality experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Artistry:** Tattoo studios and artists can embrace the trend of psychedelic tattoos to cater to a niche market and offer more diverse and unique tattoo designs. - **Art Galleries and Museums:** Art galleries and museums can tap into the popularity of psychedelic tattoos by hosting exhibitions and incorporating tattoo art as part of their contemporary art collections. - **Entertainment and Media:** The visually striking nature of psychedelic tattoos can be leveraged in film, photography, and advertising to create captivating and memorable visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-ai-design.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md)