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This isn't the first post we've done about 3D tattoos, and it's unlikely to be the last because the body art is constantly evolving and it looks so damn cool.
Popularized by pioneers such as Jesse Rix and Winston The Whale, these 3D drawings will make you look twice. Some of these tattoo designs look astonishingly real as if there actually is a beautiful butterfly perched delicately on the skin. Others are mind-bending 3D art illusions that contort the body in ways that shouldn't be possible.
So if you're looking for inspiration for your next tattoo ideas, why not consider adding another dimension? Scroll down below to check out this tattoo gallery filled with incredible designs compiled by Bored Panda, , and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Would Love To Keep Doing Pieces Like This With The "Old" Tattoos
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Tor Rolf Strøm Tor Rolf Strøm Community Member Follow
Now that is some masterful shading.
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Finally Got The Tattoo I’ve Always Wanted
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Luis Milian Luis Milian Community Member Follow
I feel like it should be a little higher but amazing
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Finger Candles
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Wow, this is incredible.
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Small Realistic Tattoo
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This is great until your mom forgets and puts you on a fast spin cycle
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Amazing Cat Tattoo. It's An Awesome Work, It Pops Off The Skin
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shanen cagatin shanen cagatin Community Member Follow
cat seems so worried
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#6
Would Love To Have This One Too
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Mieke Sorée Mieke Sorée Community Member Follow
I wonder how long he had to sit for this?
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Impressive Realistic Tattoo Filled With 3D Blocks
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imagine just walking down the street and seeing this. Prob would do a double take.
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Amazing Glass Tattoo
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Luis Milian Luis Milian Community Member Follow
is it a scar cover up? if it is, its amazing.
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This Optical Illusion Is Perfect As A Tattoo
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Lucinda Overhoussen Lucinda Overhoussen Community Member Follow
It looks like the infinity symbol in 3D
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Not An Everyday Thing, But Very Enjoyable
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Cool! It looks like a wormhole!
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Tattoo By Danny And Domestic’s Tattoos Mossend Scotland
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Donald Trump Donald Trump Community Member Follow
The last time I checked, the suit is supposed to go OVER the skin
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3D Tattoo
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Vic Vic Community Member Follow
Woah!!
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Skull I Did 2 Days In A Row
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Chaz83 Chaz83 Community Member Follow
WOW!
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#14
This Piece Symbolize The Strength That Is Needed To Free Yourself From Pain. It Represents The Inner Power Required To Free Our Mind And Truly Let Go
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Mr Stark I don't feel so good
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Cover Up From Today
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shanen cagatin shanen cagatin Community Member Follow
kinda scary
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Sorry To The People Who Get Creeped Out By This One, But I Like It
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Happiness is Hippo Happiness is Hippo Community Member Follow
Genuine question, does anyone know if these only look right from a certain angle, like when people create 3D art on the street?
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Realism Tattoo
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Flame Phoenix Flame Phoenix Community Member Follow
At first I thought, OK he's holding a sucker..
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3D Pink Floyd Piece
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Zara Zara Community Member Follow
Love this
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Progress Shot Of This Fun Piece I Started Today
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Not to be a downer, but his right nipple looks inverted, sometimes a sign of breast cancer. Men can get breast cancer too. Hope he gets it checked.
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This One Is So Beautiful
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ƒιѕн ƒιѕн Community Member Follow
Nah, looks like peeled back layers of skin. Maybe use a different colored flower.
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After 2 Sessions Totaling 12 Hours Of Work. The Damper Is Fully Healed. The Background Was Made In The Freehand With No References
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Flame Phoenix Flame Phoenix Community Member Follow
I thought it was real for a second!
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For The One Who Can't Live Without Fishing
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M.A.D. M.A.D. Community Member Follow
Ouch!
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3D Needle Tattoo
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ƒιѕн ƒιѕн Community Member Follow
I actually like the simplicity of this one.
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Had Fun Doing This Piece Yesterday On And Awesome Client
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this would hurt like hell..
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3D Tattoo
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Chaz83 Chaz83 Community Member Follow
Breathtaking!
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We Spent Close To 8 Hours On The Stencil For This Thing
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ƒιѕн ƒιѕн Community Member Follow
Illuminati
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#27
Goku Loves The 3D Effect Of This Tattoo
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Germán Martinez Germán Martinez Community Member Follow
now goku is gonna give u pleasure
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Incredibly Beautiful Chest Tattoo
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My Alter Ego My Alter Ego Community Member Follow
The visual effect is exquisite and it must have required mathematical precision ... a definite conversation starter.
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This One's Even Creepy
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The french manicure is really funny
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Little Cute Rainbow
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Nikki D Nikki D Community Member Follow
Pretty sure that's actually supposed to be a piercing...
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I’m a “one-man orchestra” both in life and here at Bored Panda, even though my title is a visual editor. After finishing my Creative Industries studies with the BA in Communication, I explored the city driving a cab and created many t-shirt designs working as a graphic designer, right before my career took off at Bored Panda office back in 2017. Since then I’m dedicated to find the best pictures of funny and adorable animals for the articles I make, though I especially love supplying readers with tattoo designs. P.S. Tell your dog Akvile said hi!
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Can't deny the artistry, but most of them are just gross to me.
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Just a Purpler Just a Purpler Community Member Follow
That's how I feel too... Cool art, but weird on a body
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Foxxy Foxxy Community Member Follow
These are amazing, it takes real skill to do realism tattoos.
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Nikki D Nikki D Community Member Follow
It's like tattoo central around here! Personally, I don't have any tattoos or any plans to get any. The artistry is interesting, though.
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Mindy Keys Mindy Keys Community Member Follow
I'm with you Nikki D. Nothing I can think of I would want on me forever. Looking back I shudder at what I may have gotten 20, heck, even 10 years ago. Not for me.
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tuzdayschild tuzdayschild Community Member Follow
Can't deny the artistry, but most of them are just gross to me.
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Just a Purpler Just a Purpler Community Member Follow
That's how I feel too... Cool art, but weird on a body
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Foxxy Foxxy Community Member Follow
These are amazing, it takes real skill to do realism tattoos.
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Nikki D Nikki D Community Member Follow
It's like tattoo central around here! Personally, I don't have any tattoos or any plans to get any. The artistry is interesting, though.
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Mindy Keys Mindy Keys Community Member Follow
I'm with you Nikki D. Nothing I can think of I would want on me forever. Looking back I shudder at what I may have gotten 20, heck, even 10 years ago. Not for me.
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