When most of us think about getting a tattoo, we think about how it will appear to other people. It’s art, after all, and that’s meant to be viewed by a partner, friends, strangers on the street…right?

Well it turns out some people get tattoos just for themselves! And if they’re looking to put a tattoo somewhere a bit different – like, say, the roof of their mouth – Belgian tattoo artist Indy Voet is the king of the “secret tattoo.”

After you check out these 17 pictures of his work, chances are you just might want one of your own.

17. Eat sh%t.

I like the thought that a dentist would see this one.

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EAT SHIT, THEN DIE! Handpoked @purple_sun_brussels for my friend @luciferlivescoffee ! Time free this month! Message me! #purplesunbrussels #handpoked #handpushed #handpoke #sticknpoke #eatshit

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16. Life and death.

What else is there?

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Life and death, that’s all there is , for the great @liamsparkesok all handpoked , was a fun weekend @purple_sun_brussels , à bientôt!!! #handpoke #sticknpoke #mouthtattoo #purplesunbrussels

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15. I really love this one.

Such delicate work.

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Handpoked roof of the mouth , always welcome @purple_sun_brussels , I have time for you this month! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpoked #handpushed #sticknpoke

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14. Definitely making the weirdness happen.

I’m here for it.

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Lucifer please take my hand! These are always welcome! Stroll in this week @purple_sun_brussels and let’s make some weirdness happen! #handpoke #handpokedtattoo #mouthtattoo #purplesunbrussels

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13. He does all of these by hand.

“Hand-poked.” Huh.

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Here are some healed one’s done @purple_sun_brussels !!! I have some time available this month!

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12. I am super impressed by these people’s teeth.

Mine would not look so nice.

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Handpoked symbol @purple_sun_brussels !!! Always down to do these! For your questions the way I do these they heal well and yes are forever! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpoked #sticknpoke #handpushed

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11. This looks like it would be really hard to do.

The guy has a steady hand!

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Older handpoke memory seeing I am not doing these during covid times, sure miss them! Done @purple_sun_brussels , hope to get at these again when stuff gets a bit chiller here

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10. Something about this one is really nice.

I would like it…somewhere else.

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More weird one’s please, got lots of ideas hidden for you guys… if you want! Little handpoked asymmetrical star as first back from holiday @purple_sun_brussels ! Thanks for coming down @lclebre ! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpoked #handpushed #sticknpoke

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9. I wonder if this gave him secret powers.

Besides being tough and cool I mean.

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Last roof of the mouth I did before the virus got serious here. Will be a while before I get to do some new ones unfortunately @purple_sun_brussels #handpoked #handpushed #sticknpoke #purplesunbrussels #tttism

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8. It’s a classic!

With a twist.

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Handpoked skull!!! Done @purple_sun_brussels last week! Now booking May so send your mails! Thanks for all the goodies @darkartscoffee see you guys soon!!! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpoked #sticknpoke #handpushed

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7. Oh that it’s just a second mouth.

Everything is fine.

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Here are some healed tattoos! I still have time this month @purple_sun_brussels , mail me your ideas or take a look at all my flash! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #healedtattoos

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6. This might be my favorite.

It’s so pretty.

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Handpoked primordial sound @purple_sun_brussels on @inspiredtattooportraits , followed by a small interview for her & jean-phillip’s ongoing project, merci tout les deux! #purplesunbrussels #sticknpoke #handpokedtattoo #handpushed

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5. Swooning over that lipstick.

I mean, the tat is cool, too.

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Healed photos scroll!!! Some of these are a couple months old, some a year or two! Healed pictures of good quality are always welcome (mail them to me!) done @purple_sun_brussels or during travels, all handpoked! Thanks!

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4. The sun always rises.

A new day, for new things.

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Handpoked hidden one! Lots of suggestions for these in my new flash! Pass by @purple_sun_brussels come get some! #purplesunbrussels #sticknpoke #handpokedtattoo #handpoke #handpushed

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3. Well this is a 2020 mood.

For all of us.

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Handpoked ScumFuck based of a GG tattoo! Always down for roof of the mouth tattoos , come get some! Done at my lovely @purple_sun_brussels #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpoked #sticknpoke #ggallintattoo #snakepit

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2. So clever and so clean.

No one would have to know except you…and your dentist.

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Handpoked Ankh/femininity symbol! Thanks for the trust and travelling! These are quick and quite painless and yes permanent so come get some! Mail me I have time for you next couple of weeks! @purple_sun_brussels #handpoke #handpoked #handpushed #sticknpoke #stickandpoke

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1. I like the tat but I can’t stop staring at her nose ring.

Sorry not sorry.

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Handpoked inner mouth ornament, done @purple_sun_brussels , chosen from my suggestion book! Lots more available and always have time for these! #purplesunbrussels #handpoke #handpushed #sticknpoke #blacktattoo #roofofthemouthtattoo

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I can’t say I’m rushing out to get a mouth tat, but these designs and the work are amazing!

Do you have a secret tattoo? Tell us what and where…if you’re ready to share.