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Nebulas are a popular theme for arm sleeves.
ESO. Acknowledgement: VPHAS+ Consortium/Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit
Tattoo composition can range from splashes of watercolor to linear geometric designs , but no matter what the latest stylistic trend is, one subject matter remains timeless: Science!
Whether looking to the stars or giving tribute to great scientific minds, stellar tattoo artists are given endless inspiration from the fields of astronomy, math, chemistry, and anatomy.
We went to some of Instagram's most popular tattoo artists pages to find their science-inspired artwork.
Scroll down to check 'em out.
Let's start with the space-related pieces. Cody Eich is a nebula master.
A photo posted by Cody Eich (@codyeichtattoo)Nov 10, 2015 at 8:24pm PST
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And Roman Abrego knows how to use the colors of the universe.
A photo posted by Roman Abrego (@romantattoos)May 27, 2015 at 1:15am PDT
And you can't have space without astronauts.
A photo posted by Andrew Marsh (@littleandytattoo)Oct 22, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT
We love this surreal moon composition from Marcin Aleksander Surowiec.
A photo posted by Marcin Aleksander Surowiec (@surowiec)May 11, 2015 at 2:21pm PDT
An intricately detailed space capsule looks great in black and white.
A photo posted by BRÜCIUS (@_brucius_)Nov 7, 2015 at 12:29am PST
Sasha Unisex's combo of animals, watercolor, and space is awesomely unique.
A photo posted by Sasha Unisex (@sashaunisex)Dec 20, 2013 at 5:21am PST
But if you're thinking minimal, Bicem Sinik's constellation is ideal.
A photo posted by B I C E M • S I N I K (@bicemsinik)Jan 31, 2015 at 1:57am PST
This is a pulsar map was done by Baris Yesilbas, another minimalist artist.
A photo posted by Baris Yesilbas (@barisyesilbas)Apr 28, 2015 at 3:11am PDT
And Victor J. Webster's take on the solar system is stunning.
A photo posted by Victor J Webster (@victorjwebstertattoo)Oct 18, 2014 at 7:07am PDT
Back to bright and colorful, you can't go wrong with a Neil deGrasse Tyson portrait.
A photo posted by Geary Morrill (@__roy.g.biv__)Jul 7, 2015 at 6:11pm PDT
Pietro Sedda strays from specific portraits, but renders beautifully abstract images.
But science fans will recognize Tesla, even in an creative rendering from Dzikson.
A photo posted by @dzikson_tattoosAug 18, 2015 at 11:09am PDT
Speaking of Tesla, this Dr. Woo piece is inspired by Thomas Edison's camera patent.
A photo posted by dr_woo_ssc (@dr_woo_ssc)Jul 3, 2015 at 1:35pm PDT
Making our way into math-inspired work, here's a Fibonacci Sequence.
A photo posted by emrahozhan (@emrahozhan)Nov 29, 2014 at 7:48am PST
And chemistry nerds will recognize this Serotonin molecule.
A photo posted by B I C E M • S I N I K (@bicemsinik)Nov 16, 2014 at 2:48am PST
Anatomy is a popular inspiration as well. Wonhyung Kwon did this skeletal piece.
A photo posted by Wonhyung Kwon(권원형) (@monkeybob_tattoo)Aug 23, 2015 at 5:44pm PDT
And this anatomically correct heart by Rachel Hauer is simply gorgeous.
A photo posted by Rachel (@rachelhauer)Feb 26, 2015 at 6:18pm PST
