Back in the day tattoos were associated with sailors, criminals, circus freaks and other low-lifes, but they’ve since become very much a part of mainstream culture. Along the way the line between “body art” and “fine art” has blurred, and we see many traditionally trained artists entering the tattoo business. To prove my point, here are some stellar examples of artful tattoos (via pinterest).
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