Most people would probably say a definite "NO" to that idea. However, in Germany, there are some individuals who actually seek out these unconventional tattoo artists, whose controversial sketches are in high demand for some reason, despite the hefty price tag.
For instance, one of artist Mykhailo's tattoos was priced at an astonishing $700, even though it resembles something a 4-year-old would draw.
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From Oddity Central:
Mykhailo, a 21-year old tattoo artist from Berlin, Germany, recently posted a TikTok video of one of his latest projects, an abstract, scribble-like design that his client allegedly paid 900 euros ($960) for. The short clip quickly went viral, with nearly 2 million views at the time of this writing and hundreds of comments about the quality of the artwork. The tattoo consists of two shapes resembling hurriedly doodled flowers stemming out of a scribbled section surrounded by dozens of seemingly disconnected lines. While some people described the tattoo as a piece of art, others said that they wouldn’t have it inked on their bodies even if someone paid them $10,000.
“Looks like my graph from finals when I forgot to bring a ruler,” one TikTok viewer jokingly commented on Mykhailo’s video.
The young tattoo artist admitted to bumping up the price of the tattoo to make it even more controversial and increase the chances of the video going viral. He told Insider that the real price he charged for the artwork was around $700, but even that is apparently too much for some.
Speaking about the abstract design, Mykhailo said that it was inspired by concepts like ‘freedom’ and ‘beauty’, and was settled upon after consultations with the client. He admitted that he knew the design would spark controversy, and actually counted on it to get some free publicity.
“I’m trying to complement not only their body shapes but personality as well,” the artist said about the designs he usually inks on clients.
Honestly, these tattoos are just plain hideous.
Who in their right mind would shell out $700, let alone $10,000, for one of these monstrosities?
There's absolutely no effort or skill evident in these designs. Whatever happened to the concept of art being a true craft?
