Artwork: Abstract Leaves

. Posted by Sherrie Thai by Shaireproductions.com



This image was created from multiple photos and textures from my library.

Artwork: Grenade with Flower Blossoms

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Grenade with Flower Blossoms is a vector illustration exploring the theme of creation and destruction.

Artwork: In Love and Hate

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Inspired by the film "The War of the Roses", this mixed media illustration is about the distress from love lost.

Artwork: Carnival Twins

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Carnival Twins is a mixed media piece inspired by the HBO Show "Carnivale", the 1932 film "Freaks", and my fascination with vintage Victorian fashion.

Artwork: Turtle on Vinyl Records

What's more fun than a musical turtle? View larger.

Artwork: Abstract Faces

Here's another exploration of abstract human forms, inspired by Picasso and Braque's Cubist style. This was created with pen/ink, then scanned, and brought into Photoshop. The background is a granite/sidewalk photo texture that was colorized and retouched.

Artwork: Dragon Bodysuit

Art by Sherrie Thai of Shaireproductions.com

Here's a throwback to Asian tattooing styles. The drawing on the right was the initial graphite drawing on vellum; the girl was drawn separately. They were then scanned, cleaned up, collaged, and digitally colored in Photoshop.

I haven't designed tattoos in a while, so this image has been clawing its way through my head till now. I owe so much to tattooing--as an illustrator (picking up different visual styles) and as a designer (logo work and lettering). It's also made me realize that everything has potential and can be a source of inspiration. With such a rich history (dating back to paleolithic ages), it's great to see that tattooing is rising past being a mere fad. The inspiration for my artwork "Dragon Bodysuit" is the Irezumi or Japanese tattoo, and the artist and master tattooist, Horiyoshi III.

Here are some notable artists who've created artworks of tattooed women: Richard Chesler, Caroline Young, Luis Royo, and Olivia.