PIX: Bold and beautiful body art

Hate it or love it, you can't ignore it -- here's a look at the latest in tattoo designs, showcased at an international body art event.

The 2010 Taiwan International Tattoo Convention held in in Taipei from July 30-August 1 saw a host of awe-inspiring body art on display.

An annual event, the convention sees tattoo enthusiasts flock from all over the world to promote the industry and "garner positive thinking" towards tattoos. We being you some of the intricate, eye-catching and sensual designs in pictures.

A young girl shows off her extensive tattoos depicting underwater imagery, complete with dolphins, flora and fauna. It's so perfect, it looks like it belongs on canvas!

Another enthusiast poses for a portrait -- looks like the feminine form on her back with protruding tongue is inspired by the Goddess Kali.

Religious Indian themes seem to be rather popular with enthusiasts around the world. This tattoo artist stands outside his booth to reveal the beautiful Ganesha on his back.

Some enthusiasts opt for lighter themes, but that doesn't necessarily translate into light tattoos!

Check out this one, depicting Walt Disney's Snow White, flanked by her prince and evil stepmother.

The Taiwan convention was not all about tattoos. Unique makeup, like these outlandish peacock-feather eye-lashes, were also part of things.

A rather fierce work of body art depicts a black panther baring its fangs and talons.

And finally, we see this truly fantastic tattoo, created using only black body ink, depicting a woman and child in the Oriental way of art.