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3d Tattoo Photo #193

Black and grey 3d tattoo with delicate linework on the ribs
3d tattoo — Photo 43 of 50

3D tattoos represent a modern evolution of body art, using advanced shading and perspective techniques to create designs that appear to rise from or sink into the skin. While tattooing has roots in ancient Polynesian tradition, the 3D style pushes the craft into a new dimension - turning flat images into lifelike illusions that attract attention and stand out from conventional black-and-white work.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

The ribcage offers a private placement that only shows when the wearer chooses. Its curved surface adds dimension to designs, though the area is known for being one of the more sensitive spots to tattoo.