Beetle arm crease tattoo

When it comes to tattoos, we now have the possibility to get almost anything we can imagine inked onto our bodies. Some people prefer a classic, simple, black outline while others are more interested in hyper-realistic images. But with the right combination of a creative client and a skilled artist, some tattoos can even come to life when their canvases move. In celebration of these pieces, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most intriguing, funny and impressive moving tattoos for you to…

Brazil-based tattoo artist Menace turned the crook of a client’s arm into a fluttering beetle. In one arm position, the cleverly-placed black ink design appears as a beetle at rest with its exoskeleton sealed off. When extended, the client’s inked arm reveals a beetle with its delicate wings outstretched and its striped abdomen exposed. The dynamic design was created at the recent Expo Tattoo Floripa on the Brazilian island of Santa Catarina. More

Megan Kennedy on Instagram: "🪲Secret Beetle🪲 So pleased with how this came out! Thank you for your trust and sitting sooo well @avenmclaughlin it was lovely meeting you 🦋 Books are open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #linetattoo #insecttattoo #bugtattoo #beetletattoo #atlasbeetle #scarabtattoo #elbowditchtattoo #portlandtattoo #portlandtattooartist #beetle"

Beetle Tattoos Although beetle tattoos have been around for quite some time the quality, imagination and vibrant colors used has changed and improved with modern tattooing techniques and equipment. There are some truly amazing beetle tattoos being done from some of the top artists around the world and its no wonder why this insect is ... Read more

Scarab Beetle Sternum Tattoo @tattoosbystrangers Throughout Egyptian mythology and ritual remnants, you’ll find a small insect making many appearances. These beetles have a rich history…