AI-generated tattoo project presenting a realistic mechanical arm sleeve carved from interlocking gears and pistons, emerging from ripped paper. The design wraps the forearm with a dense network of gears, levers, rivets and pins rendered in black and grey realism. Shading builds depth from the torn edges toward the intricate core, with brushed highlights mimicking steel reflections on chrome surfaces. This pattern of engineered anatomy follows the limb’s contour, suggesting a cybernetic extension rather than mere decoration. Each gear is a distinct element—drive wheels, pinions, shafts and connecting rods—arranged to convey motion frozen in time. The negative space around the hardware enhances contrast, making the piece read as sculpture and ink. The symbolism leans into tech-noir themes, hinting at resilience, transformation, and the fusion of human craft with machine precision. The piece balances bold, graphic lines with nuanced shading to achieve a highly realistic look in black and grey, suitable for a large sleeve or forearm tattoo design and a strong cover-up. For collectors of meaningful tattoos with mechanical motifs, this concept aligns with industrial aesthetics and can be adapted to different arm anatomies. It blends traditional tattoo design language with modern “cybernetic” imagery, offering versatility for realistic tattoo and pattern-driven styles, and can be scaled for Japanese-inspired or global body art sensibilities. As an AI-generated project, it demonstrates the potential of digital concepting in contemporary ink, while emphasizing the tattoo’s role as a statement of craft and identity. A custom tattoo design like this provides bold coverage for existing tattoos, making it an ideal cover-up option for a dramatic mechanical sleeve in black and grey.