When you think of tattoos, you probably immediately think of the typical choices: a cross, a Chinese symbol or a heart with a name on it. Maybe you're a little more creative and think of a familiar quote, a cartoon character or someone's portrait. Or, perhaps, you think of our article debunking the negative stereotypes associated with tattooed parents. However, tattoos can get even crazier and extend from two dimensions into three with some creativity, artistry and unexpected uses of shading. In fact, these 3D tattoos look so downright realistic that they'll absolutely blow your mind. Please SHARE because these tattoos are too incredible not to!
1. While some may choose to carve pumpkins, this tattoo depicts a perfectly - and oddly beautiful - leg o'lantern.
I had to do a double-take. This elegant design conjures visions of beautiful lace, or even elegantly curling wrought iron.
2. This tattoo is way more than skin-deep.
It looks like a zipper that you'd find on a leather jacket, but it opens to reveal sinewy muscle. Yikes.
3. This is something straight out of "Goosebumps!"
Yet another metallic zipper design… Something tells me this tattoo has a hidden meaning about the beast within.
4. Bringing new meaning to the term "Green Eyed Monster."
This sapphire-eyed monster could use some dental work.
5. The epitome of having eyes, or at least an eye, in the back of your head.
Imagine going to LensCrafters and asking for a SINGLE frame and then spinning around to reveal this beauty. Something tells me the optometrist would faint.
6. And you thought your husband was hard-headed!
How Pink Floyd is this design? One question: Does this guy wear a hat to every job interview? 'Cus he should.
7. Peter Parker, is that you?!
Spiderman fanatic? Or exterminator? You be the judge.
8. This tattoo is off the hook. Literally.
Here's a piece of body-art that would make Long John Silver proud.
9. This tattoo artist nailed it!
Get this tattoo and you'll never need to make another trip to the hardware store again! You're welcome.
10. This button tattoo is sew cool.
What happens if you lose a button? Something tells me this "jacket" is very high quality and rarely falls apart.
11. Truly a man living on the edge.
This tattoo likely took hours and required a ton of over-the-counter pain relief…and possibly a flask or two of Jack Daniels…for completion.
12. This tattoo is far from par for the corset.
Like it or not, waist training and corsets are fashionable again. Here's one that doesn't constrict your vital organs. Hooray!
13. Hopefully they never lose their way.
Google Maps is no match for your own built-in GPS system.
14. Part Man, Part Terminator: He'll be back.
Be your own action figure…and I'm not talking about children's toys!
15. This Fender fan literally has music in his blood.
Whether you play guitar or just like listening to classic rock in your car, this tattoo is musical madness.
16. A whole new perspective on the Bible.
Something tells me this tattoo isn't fun to explain around the Holidays. "Please pass the Stove Top Stuffing, Grandma. Sorry there's a dying Jesus on my arm."
17. Is this an homage to Nickeodeon's 90s cult classic Legends of the Hidden Temple? Where are the temple guards?
This looks just like finely carved wood. It's really hard to believe this tattoo was made with a needle on little more than skin.
18. The aftermath of too much Twilight. Clearly Team Jacob.
Looks like somebody needs a BAND-AID to me.
