I know what you’re thinking, that’s a nicely drawn tiger. Only…Well, just check out the pics, this is one of those “a photo is worth a thousand words” post. Also check the video at the bottom to get an idea of how it came to be.

The man behind this incredible body-painting artwork is Craig Tracy, an American artist, from New Orleans. Considered a trendsetter in the art of body-painting, Tracy is the first man to open an art gallery dedicated exclusively to the fine art of body-painting.

Entitled “The Last South China Tiger” this particular project is part of Save China’s Tigers‘ efforts to protect the remaining striped felines in China.

Photos via moillusions