Sep 2, 2008

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Tuesday Physics Tattoos: Fractal Mandelbrot tattoos

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This is just the first of many sessions. In a week, after it heals, this outline will be tightened up so that it’s more regular. Then comes the colouring :D The above is only part of the entire tattoo. We’re doing a 3/4 sleeve of mandelbrot zooms.

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Source: flamingnerd

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Got this ink done last night! The tattoo is in the shape of a Mandelbrot set, which to me, is symbolic of infinity, regeneration, life, knowledge and enlightenment.

Source Stacy : She Dreams in Digital

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Source Broox

The Mandelbrot set, named after Benoit Mandelbrot, is a fractal. Fractals are objects that display self-similarity at various scales. Magnifying a fractal reveals small-scale details similar to the large-scale characteristics.

Here is a 3D animation of a Julia Set, a type of Mandelbrot fractal set.

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  1. I have the same earrings as the woman in the top photo! They look to be around the right gauge as well.

  2. josh perry says:

    im looking for a fractal tatoo artist. i live in missouri.my body is a free canvas.someone please answer the call….third eye mynds only.call 1 573 842 9505

  3. where did she find the picture for the top photo? it’s amazing.

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