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The dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher had made a real impact with his graphic work and impossible objects. He inspired many artists and there are many people who honor his work on their skin. Hope you enjoy these graphic M.C. Escher inspired tattoos.

M. C. Escher tattoos

Matteo Nangeroni

Some of the well-known scenes M.C. Escher drew were designed around impossible objects such as the Penrose staircase.

Escher endless fish bird black and white tattoo

Pablo Pedrajas Prats

“Hands are the most honest part of the human body, they cannot lie as laughing eyes and the mouth can.” ― M.C. Escher

Escher sphere reflection black and white tattoo

Rose Hu

In 1950, De Nederlandsche Bank held a competition to produce new banknotes, and Escher sent a series of sketches. Unfortunately, the designs have been refused for being 'too ornate.' Escher money would have made for great tattoos.

Escher fish and bird pattern graphic tattoo

Zlata Kolomoyskaya

“Are you really sure that a floor can't also be a ceiling?” ― M.C. Escher

Escher impossible stairs black and grey realism tattoo

Fritz Karlton

“Only those who attempt the absurd...will achieve the impossible. I think … I think it's in my basement...Let me go upstairs and check.” ― M.C. Escher

Escher penrose impossible triangle geometric tattoo

Rachel Attrill

Did you know in Escher's earliest work we mainly find landscapes, for which he found inspiration in Italy, as well as some still lifes and portraits. Only from the age of 40 did Escher make 'Escherian' prints.

Escher endless stairs black and grey tattoo

Rosie Seventyeight

Contrary to expectations, M.C. Escher little talent for mathematics. That all changed fifteen years later when he read an article by George Pólya about 'plane symmetry groups', repetitive patterns on two-dimensional surfaces.

Escher penrose impossible triangle tattoo

Yi Stropky

Escher made 448 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings and more than 2000 drawings and sketches during his lifetime. I wonder how many of those are immortalized in a tattoo.

Escher endless starts minimal linework tattoo

Lysette Knippers Dapper Tattoo

Did you know Escher had a preference for peculiar viewpoints. An example is Above and Below, where the same scene is viewed from two different viewpoints.

Escher sphere with carfield tattoo

Snuffy nyc

Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch artist, known for his woodcuts, wood engravings and lithographs, in which he often played with mathematical principles. He signed his work with MCE.

Escher drawing hands realistic painting black and white tattoo

They come in many shapes and sizes, are considered an art form, you need skill to make them perfectly and are influenced by Japanese culture. Off course I’m talking about tattoos, I mean about sushi, I mean about sushi tattoos! Whether you are a chef or just love to eat them these original and graphic sushi tattoos are always a good idea in my (cook)book.

Sushi tattoos

Shannon Perry

Did you know that the most commonly adopted style of sushi is named ‘Edomai’. This name refers to the old name for Tokyo, Edo. Sushi has always had a strong link to Tokyo, Japan.

Realistic tattoo of a piece of salmon sushi

Babymamatattoo

Sushi was never meant to be eaten with chopsticks. Only sashimi can be eaten with chopsticks, the rest can be eaten by hand.

Tattoo of a head getting lifted by chopsticks

Bonkee

Leaving a large puddle of soy sauce is considered rude. It is not accepted to waste precious soy sauce. To avoid this problem, pour the smallest amount of soy sauce into a sushi cup and only refill if necessary.

Tattoo of soy sauce in a platic fish package

Randy Lahaie

Sushi represents a ‘fifth taste’ after salt, sweet, sour, and bitter. This fifth taste, or umami, is also found in asparagus, tomatoes, cheese, meat, and kelp.

Tattoo of an angel holding a piece of sushi

Jessica Penfold

Why does some sushi have the rice on the inside of the seaweed wrap?    That's just how it rolls.

Tattoo of an otter eating sushi

Oozy

The rice in sushi was not originally intended to be eaten. The rice was used for fermentation, after the process was completed, the rice was discarded and only the fish was eaten. Today, the vinegar rice in sushi is considered as important as the fish itself.

Realistic tattoo showing three forms of sushi

Toto le voyou

The fine art of preparing sushi is something that you watch and learn. - Nobu Matsuhisa

Graphic tattoo showing three forms of sushi

Viktor Westberg

Due to food safety regulations in America and Europe, you are not able to eat fresh raw fish there. The regulation defines that raw fish has to be frozen for a period of time to prevent customers from getting sick.

Realistic fish swimming in sushi roll tattoo

Vincent Zattera

Did you know that Salmon is technically a white fish? The fish takes on its orange color from a diet of crustaceans.

Mixed styles salmon sushi tattoo

Tsuyi tatt

What did the sushi roll say to the bee?   ‘Wassah Bee!’

Comic dog with sushi on his back tattoo

It is estimated that 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day. That's almost 2 million every five minutes! Some people are so attached to their beloved coffee that they immortalize it in the form of a tattoo. It’s also a way to memorialise a memory of a coffee person or a dedication to the products that gives them an income. Whatever the reason, these original coffee tattoos certainly are my cup of tea.

Coffee tattoos

Artur Alemao

Where do birds go for coffee?    To the NESTcafe

Tattoo of coffee with two arms

Ghinkos

Did you know caffeine is absorbed by the body very quickly. Half of the amount in coffee is already in your blood within 4 minutes after drinking your cup of coffee.

Tattoo of coffee poring into the milky way

Escozcc

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. - T.S. Eliot

Tattoo of an old coffee pot with in clouds the word bae

Evan Lorenzen

Why does a hipster burn his tongue a lot?    He drinks his coffee before it is cool.

Tattoo of a coffee pot with a filter

Ilya Brezinski

With over four billion coffee trees, Brazil is the world's leading coffee producer. Brazil produces about a third of the total coffee. Vietnam, Indonesia, Colombia and India will follow. I wonder if most coffee tattoos are also from Brazil.

Tattoo of a coffee mug with pixelated coffee falling out

Patryk Chybowski

We want to do a lot of stuff; we’re not in great shape. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We’re a little depressed. Coffee solves all these problems in one delightful little cup. - Jerry Seinfeld

Tattoo of coffee comping out of a mug like a wave with a paper head on top

Sarah Azalini

Caffeine in coffee stimulates the nervous system, causes faster heartbeat and breathing, and also increases blood pressure. If you don't drink coffee for a while, these effects will disappear and symptoms of withdrawal such as headaches will occur.

Tattoo of acoffee maker with coffee poring out

kmen__

Did you know lightly roasted coffee contains more caffeine than dark roasted coffee.

Small and cute tattoo of a cup of coffee

Coffee was originally considered a miracle cure in Yemen and was taken only on the advice of a doctor. Fortunately, you don't need a prescription for a coffee tattoo like this.

Graphic tattoo of a retro coffee maker

Welfaredentist

If you are good at art in coffee, you can participate in a Latte art contest. At the Latte Art competition you have to present four latte's and two espresso macchiatos with the most beautiful and creative figures to a jury within ten minutes.

Tattoo of a cup of coffee with a heart made out of cream in it

A dog is a man's best friend and these bulldogs are no different. This category is filled with english bulldogs, the cool looking, dependable and gentle bulldog. The name bulldog actually originates from the sport bull baiting in which bulldogs were used.

Bulldog tattoos

Aga Kot tattoo

Do you know what kind of dog can jump as high as a tall building? Any kind since buildings can’t jump.

English bulldog stretching tattoo

Tolga Sümer

In addition to England and the USMC, bulldog tattoo represents a variety of other concepts, such as: endurance, tenacity, bravery, community, power, confidence, resilience, determination. No wonder so many people have a bulldog tattoo.

English bulldog colorfull with crown tattoo

S. Leeray

Some people tattoo the bulldog to pay respect to England. Since the bulldog was originally bred in England, it has become a national symbol.

English bulldog linework tattoo

Roumen Kirinkov

Celebrities, such as Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, and David Beckham, are all proud owners of a bulldog. I bet they would love this tattoo.

English bulldog realistic portait tattoo

Paulina Kemnitz

Bulldogs are particularly often used as mascots. The bulldog is valued by both professional sports teams and high school sports teams.

English bulldog sketch tattoo

Mr. K

While bulldogs are not the most athletic breed, they do have a passion for skateboarding. The record 'Longest Human Tunnel Traveled Through by a Skateboarding Dog.' is held by a bulldog. Can anyone please tattoo a skateboarding bulldog?

English bulldog bobo laying down tattoo

Melina Casteletto

How does the bulldog stops the VCR? With the ‘paws’ button!

English bulldog outlines minimal tattoo

Mat Rule

Bulldogs are great companions who don't need a lot of exercise to stay happy, so if you're looking to have a relaxed life, this would definitely be your pet!

English bulldog mixed style tattoo

Hernandez

Bulldogs were officially inducted into the American Kennel Club in 1886. That’s 130 years ago! I wonder when the first bulldog was tattooed on someone.

English bulldog with funny hat tattoo

Getsy Torres

Due to their big heads and short tails, the bulldogs have a little difficulty maneuvering in the water. Although some are able to swim they will probably never win an olympic medal for it.

English bulldog small head tattoo

This category is filled with clever and creative tattoos that are truly out of the box and brought a smile to my face. Hope you feel the same and enjoy these 10 tattoos that are ment to make you smile.

M. C. Escher tattoos

Artist: Matteo Nangeroni

Artist: Pablo Pedrajas Prats

Artist: Rose Hu

Artist: Zlata Kolomoyskaya

Artist: Fritz Karlton

Artist: Rachel Attrill

Artist: Rosie Seventyeight

Artist: Yi Stropky

Artist: Lysette Knippers Dapper Tattoo

Artist: Snuffy nyc