Geometric medusa tattoo

Classical art is called so not without reason - the master artists behind the creations have made sure that their works will be and still are unforgettable. And though you might be accustomed to seeing them in museums or art galleries, no one ever said that you couldn't get your favorite classical paintings inked.

No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!

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Berlin-based German artist Valentin Hirsch has been working with tattoos for over 5 years. During this short period Valentin developed a unique style that combines nature and geometric elements.

Playing video games and watching cartoons are just a few activities that transcend the early years of life, making their way into adulthood (and even seniorhood). Many proudly revisit their top cartoon shows, whether it's cartoon series from the '90s or cartoons of the '50s later on, to bring a gush of sweet recollections from the past.

Illusions and tattoos were destined to go hand-in-hand. Optical illusion tattoos are pieces of art that do as the name says — mess with the eyes. Though at first, it might seem like a simple work of ink on the skin, in reality, tattoos like these are some of the most creative things ever. A brilliant optical illusion tattoo is clever in its deception.

Medusa tattoos have been around for a very long time, but recently they have gained popularity again. Why is that?

Medusa (WIP) by Angela Emr at Studio 13 Cocoa