Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
Cowbag — January 11, 2009 — Art & Design
References: streetanatomy & streetanatomy
These people must have pretty much loved themselves to wear their anatomy on the outside of their skin forever. I find the concept of anatomical tattoos really interesting, but I can’t decide whether my interest is in a good or bad way. There’s clearly a continuum. The man with a brain tattooed on his head, for example, is a total tool, while some of the detailed anatomy and muscle designs are actually really cool. I especially love the veins on the arms.
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