Monday, February 28, 2011

Torn Patchwork Tattoo Art

Torn was created spontaneously by taking drawings which were lying around the studio in folders, drawers and cupboards. Then I would tear them up and glue the bits I liked onto a life-sized drawing of a man. This created a very eclectic look.

Torn Patchwork Tattoo ArtI was very happy with the finished product. It had a lot of texture from the different types of paper and stood out from the rest of the artwork in the room, as if someone else had created it; because normally, when I draw a large tattoo, I make it "read" from a distance. This patchwork effect looks like the wearer has been in a paint-ball accident from a distance.

Torn Patchwork Tattoo ArtHe took about two hours to create, although some of the artwork I butchered took hours.

Torn Patchwork Tattoo ArtUnfortunately this artwork went missing. So, if anyone knows of its whereabouts, there is a reward for his safe return. Or, if you know him, please get him to call home just to let me know if he is safe and well.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Wings Acrylic Tattoo Painting

The main subject is the girl with the most magnificent wings I could think of.

I once saw a bird in the rain outside my shop in a similar position. I figured it was somehow injured; it tried to cover its head with its wings and tolerated the constant drips of rain. I felt sad and imagined it was waiting for something it had lost.

Wings Acrylic Tattoo PaintingIn my painting this is corrected by the rain clouds retreating and the safe return of a loved one.

Wings Acrylic Tattoo Painting

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Gypsy Skull with Crown of Roses

This drawing is a piss-take of a retro tattoo.

The subject is an icon of a semi-decayed gypsy skull with a teardrop tattoo, teeth missing and his brain is exploding. The crown of roses is actually stolen by the gypsy from another retro tattoo design.

Gypsy Skull with Crown of Roses
Gypsy Skull with Crown of Roses
Gypsy Skull with Crown of Roses

Friday, February 25, 2011

Female Reproductive System Tattoo Design

This is the fourth of four drawings that were created in one day.

It was fun and the texture of the shading was interesting but they do not resemble the quality of the finished tattoo. Consequently I did not do any more.

Female Reproductive System Tattoo Design
Female Reproductive System Tattoo Design
Female Reproductive System Tattoo Design

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Devil Left Sleeve Tattoo Design

It was fun and the texture of the shading was interesting but they do not resemble the quality of the finished tattoo. Consequently I did not do any more.

Devil Left Sleeve Tattoo Design
Devil Left Sleeve Tattoo Design
Devil Left Sleeve Tattoo Design



Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dragon Right Sleeve Tattoo Design

It was fun and the texture of the shading was interesting but they do not resemble the quality of the finished tattoo. Consequently I did not do any more.

Dragon Right Sleeve Tattoo Design
Dragon Right Sleeve Tattoo Design
Dragon Right Sleeve Tattoo Design