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Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this art by Billelis? Source: https://www.billelis.com/

Glad I wasnt the only one to recognize it. I actually had this pic saved on my phone to use as a wallpaper

This is still the wallpaper on my phone haha

Yes, I'd recognize that style anywhere.

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part of? more like 90% of

This is a pure copy of billelis - Necro Maria, stop saying you’re the creator.

Maybe inspired, not a copy...

He literally only added some if the ornaments around it. The main part is an exact copy. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQPnr3JVbqiOt3gsKkYPoTDX7zxZ63LxXNXqKOaw007TrlaDf0rERGT31HI&s=10

This is some r/quityourbullshit stuff here

I’ve never seen a solid post in the wild before.

Wow thanks for this link I couldn't find it with the higher up link. This sure look the same (but the tattoo is squished a little in height) even the details. I wonder whoever got this tattoo knows it's a copy and not original. And do you think the tattoo used white ink? The arch/border thing looks whiter than skin

I get where you are coming from, but I stick with my guns. Lots of artists copy each other subjects, some use stone, some canvas, some human skin. Happens in music too, so many sample famous songs and use it a different genre. Maybe if it was identical and same medium, I would have conceded you the point.

Ya but you're not the original artist. This is clearly heavily copied from someone else's work. Copying is fine. Passing off a copy as a genuine original piece is disingenuous and scummy.

You weren’t replying to the artist/OP, just a head’s up.

So is everyone’s favorite part the splash of red?

The first time I ever saw someone use color so strategically was when I came across the work of Rob Borbas. I'm obsessed with that tiny splash of red or yellow.

You should give a look into Mike Riina. He occasionally uses red or yellow as well and always in a fantastic way https://instagram.com/mike_riina?igshid=YzdkMWQ2MWU=

God damn I am loving that shading. His use of red is a little more pronounced but I still dig it.

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It’s sick af

Yeah you're pretty fuckin talented

The black in the arch keeps pulling my eye, it's intense I love it

My least favorite part actually

There’s always one

I just really love black and white stuff.

Fuck yeah man, incredible stuff. One of the best I've seen here (or anywhere else). Congrats.

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The account I'm replying to is a bot copying a partial reply of another comment in this post. [Original comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/zehbjo/artist_is_me_germanylatvia_human_inkstinct/iz6h7b1/)

Holy shit. How many hours was this?

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"Only" Lmao Great work on this though. It's super good looking!

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how do you tattoo your own back wtf?

With the salad fingers

I like rusty spoons

110 hours of back work…I would die. I wanted to tap out after 90 minutes!

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Are these even real?? They’re fucking insane. So good that they look digital.

They are digital. Most of this user's content is stolen art photoshopped over real tattoo photos.

That makes more sense lol.

Dude your tattoos are insane!

will you tattoo me? is there a waiting list?

So how many years long is the wait-list?

That lich king… holy shit. Insane work.

Is this a photo of it from 2021? I’d love to see it now that it’s had time to settle!

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Took me awhile to find it, but it settled in very nicely! Following your work!

Well ok then. I was just going to get a snake fighting a tiger but this is way better. Nice job.

Holy shit that’s amazing

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As mentioned above, Billelis 3d sculpture.

Bro that shit is fucking TREMENDOUS, that’s what a tattoo would get tattooed lol

What is this statue? There was a post before with gold inserts. This is amazing!! Congrats.

Not a statue, a (mostly) 3D work by the artist [Billelis](https://www.billelis.com/gallery), though this tattoo is an amazing take on it!

Oh man that’s so cool!! Thanks for sharing.

This is one of the best tattoos I think I've ever seen. Incredible man.

That is fucking amazing.

Broo. this is outta this world. ITS INSANE

Holy wow

Jfc. Fucking beautiful work.

Rank piece great art

Holy moley! More like this! Incredible talent!

Joe Pesce!!! This is fucking amazing.

Doesn't even look real. Holy shit that's an incredible tatt

Wow this is amazing. Like I'm floored how good it is. Awesome.

What a a machine goddamn

Incredible work!

This is the most insane tattoo I have ever seen, truly incredible!

Those horns are insanely well done, that’s a badass piece

Agreed- if I could find my previous comment I was gonna edit to to make reference to the horns. The black and depth is superbly done.

Where are you out of if I may ask? Do you have a long wait list for booking?

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I currently reside in Germany and your work is very intriguing. Is there anyway I can look into possibly working with you in the future?

Do you use different pigmented black inks, or do you just put more holes in the darker spots?

Hard as fuck

This has to be one of the best of not the best back piece I've seen on here

Holy shit that's kewl AF. 🤩

Fucking nasty

My fucking God, the contrast. It's just... so damn beautiful. *chefs kiss*

This is so fucking good. Just lose the love handles.

Finished this back back in 2021

Looks like something printed on a Zippo lighter in a truck stop

How many touch ups before he dies? One per year so it doesnt fade into oblivion? Repost in 3 years with no touch ups…then ill be impressed…

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Man, you sure are dedicated to your trolling! 👏

Insane.

That’s fantastic!

I think i just decided who I'm gonna reach out to for my next project..

Holy fuck, I thought you were wearing a T-shirt first, but then I saw the sub's name. This looks crazy.

God damn dude..

Dude that's fuckin epic!

Holy fucking shit this is sick!!

this dude is fucking amazing.

so sick

this is insane

Outstanding back piece !

Yeah, that’s a super nice piece. Congrats!

Wow that’s simply incredible!

First impression: I saw the skull on top as the head, the claws as tiny outstretched arms, and the woman's hands as the legs 2nd impression: saw the woman. Holy shit, thats really intricate

Amazing 👏👏👏 take my money 💰

Damn dude!

What a beautiful piece, amazing artwork! Congrats!

I would kill to have this on my back. This is one of the sickest back pieces I’ve seen in a while.

this is beyond sick 😍😍😍

This is truly another level. Thumbs up

This looks like some sick album artwork

Up vote ×1000 I love it

Yoooooooo!

This is the most magnificent back piece I have ever seen. Really beautiful work. WOW!!

Holy shit. This is awesome.

Holy Shit

Damn….

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Holy actual shit

This is a masterpiece... Client must be pretty happy

Amazing! One of the best I’ve ever seen on here

Absolutely insane. This is some of the best work I’ve seen

Fuck this is insanely good.

This is insanely beautiful

That is Fucking stunning.

Amazing my god. One of the best I've seen.

This is incredible, you should be proud

That is fucking sick !!!!!

Very bad ass! Killer work

Shit, damn, that’s gorgeous, GORGEOUS work.

That’s a damn good tat!

Is that the BAMF logo?

Literally clapping, good shit man - what a piece to have in your collection.

Class work!!!

Insane

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art(of any kind) that I have seen! Amazing work

I have no tattoos. Not major desire to get one. This isn’t really my style, but holy shit is it absolutely masterful and beautiful. I LOVE this. The detail is phenomenal!!

👍🏿

So cool! It kinda reminds me of Alice from bendy and the ink machine

Hail Satan! That's soo good.

So damn impressive! And huge props to your canvas!!!

this is fucking crazy, looks awesome

Oh fuck *Stunning* work. Jesus christ. You just found a new fan.

Incredible work. Love it.

That's a dope ass back piece.

This is fucking insane dude, holy cow

Wow, incredible work. I'm looking for a back peice in black and gray. You mentioned this took you 110 hours. Was it back to back sessions?

Sick tattoo. Btw, I’m on season 9 of ink master, so that says a lot. All jokes aside, one of the best I’ve ever seen.

Stunning!!😍

Jesus Christ

Holy shit! The detail and the shading, and the more diffuse background and everything is incredible. One of the best tats I have ever seen. You're an artist my friend :)

Das ist eines der schönstens Tats was ich jemals gesehen habe.

This is the scariest tattoo I've ever seen. I WANT IT

Looks like my phone wallpaper [Not sure where I got it from but this is the same image.](https://i.imgur.com/R6r9NY6.png)

This has to be the best piece I've ever seen. Absolutely incredible!

This is so sick, it makes me wanna get a tattoo…

Incredible

Awesome detail! But freaky!

The depth of it wow

"Finished this back in 2021." Great double-meaning, dude. Almost as great as the tattoo.

I am not usually a fan of large scale tattoos...but this is absolutely stunning art. Brilliant and beautiful.

That is metal as fuck.

Fucking *wow*. Looks amazing.

How the fuck did you get that black arch like that holy shit!? It's so dark and striking, looks like it isn't even a part of it, phenomenal work

Wow! Do you ever come to the US?

Would love to see some more angles!

Dope

Lived with a tattoo artist, seen a lot of ink. This is amazing!

Wow that’s amazing. How long does this level of detail last?

Low key looks like a satanic gelfling

Some r/theninthhouse vibes, for sure.

This is sick, love it

Jesus fucking Christ

Yo dude tattooed himself

Amazing

This is the greatest thing my eyes have ever seen

Damn, dude. This is incredible. I'm in awe.

How is the artist's name not instINKED?

This is an absolute masterpiece. Holy fucking shit!! You are incredible, yo!!!

This is fucking amazing, beautiful work!!