Korea-based artist Dami Nam, also known asDaldam, takes this challenge to the next level.

With a lifelong love for drawing and painting, Nam dreamed of getting a job in an art-related field.

Unfortunately, she became disillusioned when her regular company job didn’t offer her a chance to draw.

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

This has even inspired travelers to immortalize their adventures with one of her tattoos.

On top of real-life scenes, Nam has also created designs reflecting the pop culture of the region.

Nam has also created some Pokemon-inspired designs, as well as aMulantattoo inspired by the 1997 movie.

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

To stay up to date with Nam, follow the artist onInstagram.

This has even inspired travelers to immortalize their adventures with one of her tattoos.

Dami Nam (Daldam Tattoo):Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Dami Nam.

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring Mulan characters

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring East Asian elements

Vertical tattoos featuring Studio Ghibli characters

Vertical tattoos featuring Studio Ghibli characters

Vertical tattoos featuring Studio Ghibli characters

Vertical tattoos featuring Studio Ghibli characters

Vertical tattoos featuring Pokemon characters