Some people have tattoos. And other people have tattoos that are true works of art. Tattoo artists today can create some really beautiful images on skin.
Not only are they beautiful, but some create incredible optical illusions. These tattoos look like they are literally popping out of the skin. Or that they are indenting into the skin.
The artistry and level of skill that goes into these pieces are astounding. Not to mention the brave folks who sat down in a chair for hours on end getting stabbed with a needle. The result is some awesome art that should truly be celebrated.
Here are 50 trippy 3D tattoos that will blow your mind:
This guy is snapping. Well, his strings are. You can almost hear that string snapping just by looking at this tattoo.
How cool is this?! It looks like there is a black hole in the middle of his arm. It looks like his arm is going to implode on itself. Pretty awesome.
This eye looks so real. That’s just amazing. It looks like it’s about to blink.
This looks like a real butterfly. Like it just landed on her shoulder. I’m waiting for those wings to flutter.
That strawberry looks good enough to eat. Or like you can pluck it off her foot. Not sure if I would eat a foot strawberry though.
This woman is always ready to snap a photo. That’s because she has a camera tattooed to her. I love how it perfectly lines up to her face.
I love this one. It looks like she’s made of sky and covered with skin. I don’t know if the birds are breaking through and revealing the sky but it looks cool either way.
Check out this teeny telescope. It looks like you can pick it right up. Then point it to the stars.
It is woman that is machine. She sure does have a lot of gears working her. Must be a complicated lady.
This isn’t actually a woman. She’s a drone being controlled by the Cheshire Cat. I love his eyes. They look like glass!
This guy has a portal on his arm. It looks like you could jump right down that hole. And then end up in another dimension.
You know how they say some people are thick headed? Well, it doesn’t get thicker than a brick wall. Nothing is getting through to this guy.
This skull is super trippy looking. It looks like you can pick it up right off of that arm. Or like a skull lives in this dude’s arm.
Whoaaaaa, my mind is blown right now. They made Jesus’ arm look like this guy’s arm. And it looks like he has the stigmata.
This looks like an actual clock. I feel like I can touch the hands on it and adjust it. That screw on the side looks awesome.
This doesn’t even look like a photo. It looks like an actual person. The reflection in the sunglasses look so real.
This skeleton face is on her arm. But she can turn herself into a skeleton when she puts her hand up. Pretty spooky.
This bee is so incredibly lifelike. It’s so pretty too. It looks like she’s about to get stung.
Awww, don’t cry. The detail in this eye that shows the reflection is just incredible. And the iris is just amazing.
This guy has a metal leg. He also has, what I’m guessing is, hell inside of him. So inside of that skin is hell and metal parts.
It’s so round and plump! I love it. I wouldn’t mind this cutie crawling around on my hand.
This finger was tattooed to look like a fancy Mac liptick. You really have to put a fake nail on to get the full effect. I wonder if this is a makeup artist’s tattoo.
I 100 percent thought that this was a real pen behind his ear. It’s that awesome shadow. That tattoo must have really hurt though.
This tattoo is silly and I like it. It’s a giraffe. He can make it walk when he moves his fingers.
This is one angry shark. He looks like he’s jumping right out of his hand. I love how it’s a two-part piece.
This is another fun tattoo. You can see the music notes coming right out of the ear bud. Or the music going into her ear drum… not sure.
Honestly, this is freaking genius. There’s been so many times when I needed to figure out how big an inch is and didn’t have a ruler. I might have to get this.
This is another cool tattoo that uses one’s hand. This is Ryu. He’s a character from the Street Fighter game.
This tattoo is dope as hell. That looks just like a real dolphin. I love his cute little face. The dolphin and the guy.
This tattoo is hilarious. One finger is a robber. The other is a person held at knifepoint.
This guy can do a cool trick. He can smoke his thumb. That’s because his hand is a pipe.
This is absolutely amazing. It looks like there is a covering over the tattoo. But there isn’t, it’s just an optical illusion.
Here’s another realistic butterfly tattoo. It looks like it’s about to take flight. I love the pretty pink color.
This is a gorgeous lace bow. It looks like it was pinned to her back. And like you can feel the texture of the lace.
This lion looks like he’s going to rip your throat out. And the eagle looks like he’s waiting to find something to murder. It’s a pretty vicious tattoo.
I wonder what breed this guy is. Because he’s got a tail. And it’s both red and blue.
What a beautiful rose. I love how bright red it is. It looks like you can pluck it right off the arm.
This watch is really stunning. It looks like an actual pocket watch. The detail in the watch chain is unbelievable.
39) Prometheus Bound and the Oceanids
No, you’re not looking at a picture of a scuplture. This is a back tattoo. A breathtaking back tattoo of a sculpture.
Just look at all that color! That woman looks like she’s about to sit right up. It kind of looks like Scarlett Johansson.
This tattoo looks like someone carved a star right into someone’s skin. I love how it looks like it’s cracking and peeling at the edges. You can see his values on the inside.
Check out this pretty little bird. He looks like he’s perched right on on this person’s arm. This little cutie is just adorable.
This tattoo is of an autumn leaf. It looks like it fell right on this person’s shoulder. It has such beautiful coloring.
44) Guy Coming Out of a Door
Does this guy know he has a creepy dude living inside of him? This tattoo is freaky as hell. Is his nipple apart of the tattoo? I’m not sure.
This dude’s head looks like it’s going to bite your face off. It’s pretty terrifying. That also looks like it was a very painful tattoo.
Cat eyes are super cool looking. And this tattoo artist captured it perfectly. And the cat’s fur here is just so incredibly realistic.
This girl looks like she has a flowery branch sticking out of her pants. But she doesn’t. That’s an actual tatttoo.
This has double the 3D work. First the tattoo needle looks 3D. But then it’s sitting inside this garter that looks like lace.
I wonder if this chick has ever had anyone swat at her neck. Because that spider looks real. That is super creepy.
This guy is made of music. It looks like the music is bursting out of him. And now he needs to be stitched up.
