TURN ONS: That tall, shy gentleman with the nice smile. Oh, and a couple of tattoos wouldn’t hurt either.

Whether made by the sun or with indelible ink, the lines on our bodies often leave a lasting impression. Here’s a body of artwork that’s sure to pique your interest.

PHOTOS BY KAT WADE / Special to the Star-Advertiser

For Crisdean Mac Coinnigh, there’s never been a shortage of enthusiasm for the early ’80s Volkswagen. This particular era of VWs has always appealed to him, in part because of his European lineage, but also because other family members kept gravitating toward anything “Das Auto” throughout his formative years.

Stoic’s “The Banner Saga” is a turn-based tactical role-playing game rooted in choice and consequence. The Kickstarter title from ex-BioWare developers blends beautiful graphics and a haunting score by Austin Wintory.

Dale Carnegie has been credited with the quote: “The successful man will profit from his mistakes.” This is one mentality that James Blair III takes seriously.

UFC veteran Chael Sonnen retired from mixed martial arts a day after confirming he failed a recent drug test.

PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / Special to the Star-Advertiser

Chad Ries is no stranger to automobiles. His first car was a 1962 Impala, and that beauty was followed by an ’81 hot rod Monte Carlo and multiple low riders.

Whether made by the sun or with indelible ink, the lines on our bodies often leave a lasting impression. Here’s a body of artwork that’s sure to pique your interest.