English tattoo artist Daniel Gulliver has become known for his signature debossed tattoos, which look like they have been carved into the wearer’s skin.

Daniel Gulliver, also known as Gully, hails from London in the UK. He specializes in a variety of tattoo styles, from miniature ultra-realistic portraits to impressive optical illusions, like floating objects and characters with shadows placed perfectly to emphasize the floating illusion. However, Gulliver is best known for his debossed tattoos, which appear carved into the skin. They can be unnerving to look at, but there is no denying the talent and painstaking work that went into making them.

Gully always dreamed of becoming a tattoo artist, so when he got the chance to, he dropped out of college to pursue his dream career. That may not be the ideal choice for most people, but it certainly worked out for him, as he is now one of the most sought-after tattoo artists in the UK.

For more impressive and original tattoo styles, check out the stitched patch tattoos of Eduardo ‘Duda’ Lozano, the macabre three-dimensional tattoos of Sandry Riffard, or the awesome, gaming-inspired artworks of Derek Turcotte.

For of Gully’s debossed tattoos, keep an eye on his Instagram page.