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While ink art aficionados are constantly in search of the most creative, original and one-of-a-kind tattoos, this tattoo artist is taking them to a whole new level.

By blending the thin line between reality and illusion, Vek Van Hillik is using not just the incredible skill of his hand but also clever body placement. Think of arms and legs, covered in tattoos that totally change their shape depending on whether they’re bent or straightened.

The result is as mesmerizing as it can get, so you can surely call Vek Van Hillik a tattoo genius of today.

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#1

Tattoo designs by Veks Van Hillik showing a skull and beetle, transforming with body movement.

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karl briggs
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very creative, but I wonder where this is placed on the body?! 😳

Adelle
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the knee, but possibly the elbow.

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John Galt
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a fan of tattoos at all, seen many bad ones this is ong. I still wont get one but this is amazing

Kel_how
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The planning and skill that went into this 🤯

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    #2

    Arm tattoo of a lantern fish by Veks Van Hillik, transforming as the arm moves.

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    Soph the Loaf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one! Creepy, but I also find it a little cute. Maybe it's the little lantern.

    Keley Babs
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except that's NOT a lanternfish, that's an ANGLER

    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are like the fold up pictures in Mad Magazine!

    #3

    Dynamic tattoos by Veks Van Hillik on arm reveal a butterfly shifting into a skull when the elbow bends.

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    Larry Face
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the dark themes of these tattoos!

    Kel_how
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree! They're more ominous and interesting in just black/gray

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    Tiki Stanford
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The creativity is brilliant! The beetle is cool, but I like this so much more. Just gorgeous.

    Becca Kuehn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful tattoo. Very talented artist!

    #4

    Dynamic Veks Van Hillik tattoo of a skeletal creature, transforming with leg movement.

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    Crazy Cat Couple
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he 'knees' somebody, it will look like the ram is 'ramming' them😅

    Kel_how
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just so intricate! How long does this take?

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    #5

    Creative tattoos by Veks Van Hillik depicting a moth and a beetle, designed to move with the body.

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    Chickens are fluffy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll probably get a tattoo of a chicken when I'm old enough. I've loved chickens for years now

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    #6

    Tattoo of a fish with butterfly wings on arm, revealing full form with body movement.

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    Dynamic frog tattoo by Veks Van Hillik changes with elbow movement, revealing hidden details.

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    Antz Online
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will look good while running

    The happy frog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me wants it… it will always look good, It is FROG!!!

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    Tiki Stanford
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Super cool froggy, but what's up with the numbered spheres or round somethings in his mouth? I don't get it. Anyone?

    A C
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think they are numbers... if you zoom in they look like tadpoles.

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    #8

    Tattoo on leg changes from clarinet to eye when knee bends, by Veks Van Hillik.

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    Jen Hart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a clarinet body with an oboe mouthpiece... which opens up to a fish.

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    Julianne Robichaud
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here we see the elusive oboe fish in its natural habitat....

    The Happy Hijabi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would get that with a clarinet, but tattoos are haram... never mind. I can always draw it on I guess.

    Kel_how
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there are websites where you can design temporary tattoos. Would that work?

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    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    That doesn't even make sense. It feels to contrived.

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    #9

    Dynamic butterfly tattoo by Veks Van Hillik on an arm, transforming with movement.

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    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    That unfolds into a Skull that is just weird. I'd recommend keeping your arms closed.

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    #10

    Tattoo design reveals snake form when knees bend, by Veks Van Hillik.

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    Rumina Io
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A huge commitment, but a total work of art 🎨 👏

    Ben Turley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought MY a*s was flat……

    Ben Turley
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    3 years ago

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    Gurl Boss
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but no thanks! Eek

    James Wodarcyk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those supposed to be huge very dull teeth.

    Leonel Roque
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these tats look weird to me!! What’s up with all of them having weird eyes? Well one weird eye to be exact!

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    Tattoo by Veks Van Hillik transforms on arm movement, revealing hidden skull design.

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    Trish Smiley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see how this is possible the straight leg picture curves and the points aren't even the same as the bent knee

    Justin Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a darker version of the moon from Soul Eater.

    #12

    Intricate Veks Van Hillik tattoo design on a leg, revealing its full form with leg movement, featuring black ink details.

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    Michael Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the octopus's eye I can't unsee Baymax's face from Big hero six...

    Michael Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't unsee Baymax from big hero six

    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    If given the cost to have a cool regular octopus tattoo or a weird transforming one that doesn't look right I'll take the former.

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    #13

    Tattoo by Veks Van Hillik of an eye transforming with leg movement, showcasing creative body art design.

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    Matthews
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing butterfleye!

    majormaj
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a Trichomonas vaginalis under the microscope.

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    #14

    Dynamic tattoos depicting a skull and rabbit by Veks Van Hillik, transforming with body movement.

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    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    Let's just throw a rabbit in with a skull because. I guess if the rest is a dumb gimmick why not just say F it.

    Steph Kulp
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe don't talk about it unless you know what it is.

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    Dynamic tattoo by Veks Van Hillik reveals new forms with arm movement, depicting a creature on the forearm.

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    Becca Kuehn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It multiplied! 😄 I like that it's both creepy and cute.

    #16

    Fish tattoo on arm transforms with movement, revealing artistic design, by Veks Van Hillik.

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    MarchingBanda786
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get this one? Is it supposed to be a heart?

    stardrop loves you
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is my fav, i love fish (like the animals themselves, not for eating, personally i find seafood yucky) and i literally live this so much, its beautiful ❤️

    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    A bendybus would work better.

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    Creative tattoo design by Veks Van Hillik transforms with body movement, featuring a butterfly eye on the arm.

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    Skull tattoo on leg revealing form with movement by Veks Van Hillik.

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    Butterfly tattoos by Veks Van Hillik transform with leg movement, showcasing creative tattoo art.

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    Veks Van Hillik tattoo showing intricate design on arm that changes with arm movement.

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    James Wodarcyk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a hideous eye fetish taken out on some paying customers arm.

    LJ Robinson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are a lot of eyes and skulls in these tattoos. They were all done by the same person, so maybe it's the tattooist's signature style? Personally, I wouldn't wear any of them, but his linework is excellent, and he creates a lot of depth.

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    Tattoo on arm by Veks Van Hillik, transforming as the elbow bends, revealing a unique creature design.

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    Sarah McConnaughey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one needs a trypophobia warning. 😬

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    Transformative butterfly tattoo by Veks Van Hillik reveals full form when the arm is bent.

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    Veks Van Hillik tattoo of a face on an arm revealing a new form when elbow is bent.

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    Shreeky
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like the guy from The Corpse Bride

    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    When elbow is bent it looks bad. When strait even worse. This is a travesty just for a silly poorly executed gimmick.

    Kevin McDaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww, do you not get enough attention at home. It seems you're not getting much here either, so I thought I'd reply to your trolling. It makes you sound needy, resentful and desperate.

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    #35

    Veks Van Hillik tattoo of a stag skull on an arm, transforming as the arm moves.

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    DCB
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see Gizmo in the right image. Bottom left of the tattoo

    James Wodarcyk
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    3 years ago

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    Awful. Doesn't work bent or straight.

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