Embracing female tattoo culture
The enchanted tales and illustrations of Beatrix Potter will forever have a place in my heart, they were much loved in my childhood.
Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter…
And once upon a time there were some Potter fans who decided they would take their dedication one step further…
An adult take on a childhood memory…
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Today this is what I am trying to do. Painful Monday.
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All my favourite things – shoes, rings and tattoos.
I need these to happen on my feet as soon as is humanly possible.
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Terry Bradley was born in Belfast in the 60s. His Mother used to try and keep him from “Troubles” outside their front door.
Bradley’s escapism from a troubled Belfast came from reading Hergé’s Adventures of Tin Tin. His art is influenced by the black lines of the vivid illustrations in these tales. He often imagined travels and the exotic world beyond the realities of Belfast. Bradley discovered that drawing calmed his nerves and he could lose himself in the complexities of observing people and then recreating them in his own way on paper.
Terry’s interests lie in both art and fashion. Ever an eye for the aesthetic Terry opened his own clothes shop in the trendy university area of the city. The shop was named Retro and soon became a leader in fashion for the clothes conscious of Belfast City.
Terry is a multi-talented man and his collaborative work means that his work goes beyond the painted canvas. Take a look at his projects here.
Here is a selection of his beautiful work.
All photos are taken from Terry’s website www.terrybradley.com
I haven’t had much time for blogging as I am moving house tomorrow…so here is a little photo for this miserable Tuesday evening from a flat covered in boxes.
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