Tattoos

May 12, 2016

Harmonious Tattoos Fuse Wispy Lines With Solid Blackwork to Highlight Beauty of Duality

Tattooist Frank Carrilho creates stunning tattoos that fuse delicate, wispy details with dramatic, bold outlines. Featuring swirling geometric shapes, notable characters, and animal hybrids, Carrilho forms memorable, stand-alone art with his tattoo gun. With a sense of controlled chaos, Carrilho’s art effortlessly balances elements of the abstract with the actual, without the need for any infusion of color.

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March 31, 2016

“Blackout Tattoo” Trend Cloaks the Body in Black Ink to Make a Bold Visual Statement

As tattoos continue to grow in popularity, artists push the envelope with the color, complexity, and scope of their designs. The classic Sailor Jerry style of tattooing–which champions dark outlines and a limited color palette–is joined by other styles such as dotwork, watercolor, and cross stitch. Another popular and striking approach that has been gaining recent attention online is called blackout, which covers the skin with solid fields of black ink.

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March 13, 2016

Temporary Tattoos Specially Designed with an Old School Twist

Designer Wilma Boekholt (of Tattoorary) creates temporary tattoos, but with an old school twist. In February 2014, the artist felt that there was a need for temporary tattoos with a distinctly authentic look. Though she absolutely loves tattoos, Boekholt isn't the type to commit long-term, which is why she was mainly interested in a piece of art that isn't permanent.

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February 24, 2016

Blackwork Tattoos Elevated by Colorful Crossovers and Ornate Geometry

Australian artist Jaya Suartika designs tattoos that will completely change how you view the subject of geometry. Using thick, black lines and occasional pops of color, Suartika concentrates on shapes and patterns that elevate his work. Since the Balinese culture is an important part of his background, the artist's original style has been greatly influenced by this society.

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