Body Painting: From Idea to Ink - Softcover

Mitchell, Doug; Surles, Joy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1929133529 ISBN 13: 9781929133529

Publisher: Wolfgang Publications, 2008

Synopsis

Tattoos and tattooing are an art form that have become a way of expressing our individuality, be it labourer, accountant, biker, housewife, sailor, soldier, or just your loved one s name on your arm. This book is an indispensable resource for tattoo artists and collectors alike. The book traces the origin of a tattoo from it s initial inception through the process of design and final implementation in the hands of talented artists, like Amanda Wachob of Blue Moon Tattoo. With an abundance of colourful images and insightful text, this book provides a first-hand look at the stages a client experiences in getting the tattoo of his or her dreams. From understanding the process to reviewing the different styles of art available, this book offers artwork, artists, and suggestions for finding that perfect piece of art for you. There is a full section crammed with original artwork from master tattooists and industry legends like Brandon Bond, Sarah Peacock, Zsolt Sarkozi, Shannon Schober, Mario Desa, Corey Rogers, Josh woods, Nate Beavers, and many more, along with an insight into their working methods and workshops. There is a detailed chapter on Photoshop, and how this can be used to convert printed art to an outline that can be used as a tattoo foundation. If you are looking for something different, away form the usual clichés, this is the tattoo book for you! The reference book on tattoo style and art How to find great art from a great artist, and how to make great body art yourself Types and styles of tattoo fully explored, giving the reader more than the usual cliches 350 full-colour illustrations for the tattoo aficionado Reviews in Skin Deep

About this title

About the Author

Joy Surles is the editor for Art and Ink Publications, a tattoo magazine syndicate publishing Skin Art, Tattoo Revue, Tattoos For Men, Tattoos For Women, and Tabu. With a M.A. in English and a tattoo-artist husband, Joy is the ideal person to author this book. Before making the switch to journalism, Joy taught college writing at Long Island University and Stern College for Women. A poet as well as a writer and editor, Joy’s poems have appeared in Lungfull and Si Senor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wolfgang Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1929133529
• ISBN 13: 9781929133529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144