I love art and I love tattoos. You would think I could be a tattoo artist, but I have no artistic talent, so I will simply resign myself to getting tattoos and admiring them on others.
Capturing artists and people who like to get them, these tattoo portraits are incredible. Amazingly lifelike, and not afraid to get gritty and real, they show what a tattoo fanatic really is. Heck, he even did one of Kat von D.
Inked Oil Paintings
Shawn Barber's Tattoo Portraits Brings Together Body, Fine Art
Trend Themes
1. Tattoo Art - Opportunity for tattoo artists to incorporate fine art techniques to create lifelike portraits and attract new clientele.
2. Realistic Portraiture - Opportunity for artists to use oil painting techniques to enhance the realism of their portraits and differentiate their work from digital art.
3. Body Art Fusion - Opportunity for tattoo artists and fine art painters to collaborate and create unique pieces that showcase the beauty of both art forms.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - Incorporating fine art painting techniques in tattooing could create new business opportunities and attract a wider clientele base
2. Fine Art Industry - Integration of tattoo art in fine art galleries can introduce a new audience to contemporary art and attract a younger demographic.
3. Digital Art Industry - Utilizing oil painting techniques can distinguish digital art from traditional art and create unique opportunities for digital artists to innovate.