The art of tattooing gets its first major upgrade in a century

Tattooing has been part of human culture for almost all of recorded human history. That's a pretty major trend. The style of the tattoos themselves, however, change with the times, whether they be tribal or religious, celebrations of love, maritime in nature, or reflections on love lost. Now, a new style that it very much in sync with the times is gaining traction. It's the 3D tattoo, created by add highlights and shading to make it look like objects are literally floating above the skin, or are embedded deep within it. Click on the image above, or the link below to see some of the most outstanding recent examples.