Kelly Thompson Makes Being Inked Beautiful
Shelby Lee Walsh — January 7, 2010 — Art & Design
References: kellythompson.co.nz
These hipster tattoo illustrations by Kelly Thompson will make even the most reluctant hipster fall in love with her trendy sketches. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, love of bespectacled and tattooed beauties as well as nudity, Kelly Thompson has done it again with her newest series of drawings.
While some more traditional thinkers may think that tattoos are unladylike, Kelly Thompson makes them seem beautiful with her hipster tattoo illustrations.
Implications - She portrays subjects who are beautifully posed and speckled in intricate patterns and images. These images make tattoos seem very tasteful, and would be ideal to show to stubborn parents or unsure friends. Check out this gallery of gorgeous inked images and get inspired.
While some more traditional thinkers may think that tattoos are unladylike, Kelly Thompson makes them seem beautiful with her hipster tattoo illustrations.
Implications - She portrays subjects who are beautifully posed and speckled in intricate patterns and images. These images make tattoos seem very tasteful, and would be ideal to show to stubborn parents or unsure friends. Check out this gallery of gorgeous inked images and get inspired.
Trend Themes
1. Hipster Tattoo Illustrations - The trend of hipster tattoo illustrations, with their intricate patterns and imagery, presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and personalized designs for clients.
2. Rebranding Tattoos - The emerging trend of presenting tattoos as beautiful and tasteful art presents an opportunity for businesses in the tattoo industry to rebrand themselves as upscale art studios, attracting a broader clientele.
3. Tattoo Acceptance - The growing trend of acceptance and celebration of tattoos challenges businesses and employers to reassess their policies and attitudes towards employees with tattoos to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Artists - Tattoo artists can capitalize on the trend of hipster tattoo illustrations by developing their own unique style and incorporating a wide range of styles and influences to keep designs fresh and appealing to clients.
2. Tattoo Studios - Tattoo studios can capitalize on the trend of presenting tattoos as tasteful and beautiful art by creating a more upscale atmosphere with high-end décor, skilled artists, and a focus on a personalized experience for each client.
3. HR Departments - HR departments can capitalize on the trend of tattoo acceptance by creating inclusive policies and cultures that embrace diversity, individuality, and self-expression, opening up opportunities for a broader talent pool and improving employee retention.
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