#15 Kat Von D: Tattoo and Lifestyle Artist
Kat Von D is one of the most sought after tattoo artists in the world ..tattoos are her life and she helped to put the popularity of ink on the international map!
#14 Katzen the Tiger Lady and The Enigma
These two were a married couple and performance artists fronting the music band, “The Human Marvels”. Although she is of a feline design and The Enigma -is puzzle pieces, don’t they make a well coordinated duo?! Via:
#13 The Lizard Man
Can you imagine having a date with Lizard Man?! Prepare for a ‘Freak Show’, as Lizard Man claims, “I am a professional freak. I perform sideshows acts, stand up comedy, & front a band.” Via:
#12 Lucky Diamond Rich
The Australian performance artist, street performer, and international arts festival performer holds the Guinness World Record as of 2006 for being 100% tattooed! Can you imagine ..a 100%?! Via:
#11 Julia Gnuse aka ‘Illustrated Lady’
When a skin disease threatened to make her a mass of scars, this pretty woman decided to change herself first! Gnuse holds the Guiness World Record as the most tattooed woman with 95% of her body covered in ink! Via:
#10 Former Tattoo Record Holder
Tom Leppard of England held the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most tattooed man before 2006. As his name implies his body is covered with leopard-like coloured patterns ..Wow! Via:
#9 Polynesian Tribal Tattoos
This Māori native wears traditional tribal tattoos of Aotearoa (New Zealand). In Polynesia, tattoos tell a story representing family and personal heritage. Via:
#8 Full-body Tribal Tattoo
Historically tribal cultures suppressed tattoo practices, due to colonization and Christianity. In the last decades though, we’ve seen a resurgence of old school and new tribal tat designs. This one is worn by a woman! Via:
#7 The Koi and the Wearer
Asian legend has it that the Koi symbolizes courage, success, perseverance and good fortune, amongst other things! We can all use a bit of luck and this Koi tat is especially gorgeous! Via:
#6 Isobel Varley: A Record Holder
She was recognized as the most tattooed senior in 2000 by the Guinness Book of World Records! Since then she’s gone on to tattoo her entire scalp.. but not that beautiful face.. yet! Via:
#5 A Russian Subculture
Russian Criminal Tattoos are politically and religiously charged and tell of a hidden countercultural of Russian life.. think of film, ‘Eastern Promises’! ..remember actor, Viggo Mortensen’s role?! Via:
#4 Japanese Bodysuit Tattoo
Bodysuit tattoos spread over the whole body. Irezumi is a traditional Japanese tattoo art that practices “bodysuits”, especially worn by the Yakuza gang and mafia members. Via:
#3 The Bodysuit adapted
Full-body tattoos caught on in the west after several centuries seen in tribal cultures. This was due to the painful and primitive tattooing techniques. Today modern machinery has brought the art of tattooing to the masses! Via:
#2 Maria Hose Cristerna: Vampire Woman
She’s a pseudo hybrid human who was once a lawyer! She’s tattooed almost 100% of her body, had titanium “horns” implanted into her skull and dental implants that give her “fangs”.. Incredible! Via:
#1 Rick Genest: Zombie Boy
The Canadian artist not only works various sideshows, he’s also a fashion model that’s been a muse for designers like Thierry Mugler. He’s got talent for making fashion runway shows and editorial adverts exciting! Via:
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