Expressing yourself comes in many ways—some people write, some people sing, and then there are those who cover their entire body in tattoos. It’s a bold choice, but one 26-year-old tattoo apprentice, Tristan Weigelt, has taken it to a whole new level.
At just 20 years old, Tristan decided to transform his body into a living, breathing canvas. Fast forward five years, and he’s covered an astonishing 95% of his skin with ink. And his journey isn’t just about making a statement—it’s about embracing his own individuality.
You won’t believe how different he looked before the tattoos, and the transformation is jaw-dropping. Keep scrolling to see the before-and-after photos that will make you question your own ink limits!
Tristan admits it’s strange to look at himself without tattoos now. “But deep down, I’m still the same person,” he shared. It’s a reminder that tattoos aren’t just skin-deep—they can become part of your identity.
The journey wasn’t easy, though. Some of the tattoos, especially on his face and head, were excruciating. “It felt like my skin was being scraped with a metal brush,” Tristan recalled. And that pain? A solid eight out of ten on the pain scale. Ouch.
Over the course of six long sessions—each lasting five to six hours—Tristan endured the agony. But he didn’t let it stop him. In total, he’s spent $50,000 on his tattoo adventure. That’s a lot of ink, right?
Interestingly, these tattoos aren’t filled with deep meanings or hidden messages. For Tristan, it’s all about the art itself, and he encourages others to follow their own passions when it comes to body art. “Choose something you love,” he advises. “If it feels right to you, just go for it.”
So, what’s your take on body art? Would you ever consider covering your body in tattoos like Tristan? Or does the thought of the pain and the cost make you hesitate?
Feel free to share this wild transformation with your friends—who knows, it might just inspire someone else to take the plunge!
