Print Giveaway: Tattooed Girls Set

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This set contains 3 mixed-media illustrations of tattooed women by yours truly. The digital prints are available on 110 lb. cardstock at approximately 4.5" x 5.5" each. For a chance to win this set. . .

Must be 18+ to Enter
1) LIKE the Facebook Page by June 10, 2012
2) Comment on this Photo
3) Hold tight--The winner will be announced on June 11, 2012 on the FB page
4) Winner will provide address details to send the prints to

Thanks and Good Luck!

Photos: Cultural Tattoos

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Photo: Dragon Tattoo

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Inspiration: Shige, Tattoo Art Reinvented

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Shige's paintings and tattoo art are phenomenal in technique, color and style. The shading is precise, while the subtletly of layers add to the realistic effect of his masterpieces. Check out more about Shige here

Photo: Detailed Snake Tattoo

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Artwork: Joy of Koi, Tattooed Woman

Art by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Joy of Koi is another ink drawing with digital color accents, focusing on the tattooed female form.

Photo: Tattooist at Work

Tattooist at Work
Originally uploaded by shaire productions

Taken at the State of Grace Tattoo Show in San Jose, California.

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.