Embracing female tattoo culture
This Is My Body is a series created by self-taught Paris born artist Mårwåne Pallas. The composed self portraits hauntingly explore physical anatomy and the damaging ways we manipulate the human body. The collection also looks at ideas of sexuality and physical status connected with the Bible.
In The Flesh
The Making of Eve
My Body is a Temple
This Is My Blood
Tony Booth who owns Dabs Tattoo in Southport UK created this incredible 3D geometric tattoo, which took multiple sessions over 18 months and was completed at Tattoo Tea Party a few weeks ago.
The futuristic layered piece won Tony Best Blackwork award at the convention in Manchester, since then the tattoo has gone viral, being shared by the likes of street artist Banksy. The intricate geometric pattern creates a layered effect, that some have found unnerving, while others have been impressed by the commitment to such an impressive piece.
Tim Walker creates beautiful photographs with extravagant staging and romantic motifs. His work has adorned the pages of Vogue for over ten years and The National Portrait Gallery homes a stunning collection. We’ve picked a few of our favourites from his online archive, which ones do you love?
Lily Cole, Northumberland, Italian Vogue, June 2005
Malgosia Bela, Essex, Harper’s Bazaar, October 2009
Laura McCone & Luke Field Wright, Suffolk, Italian Vogue, September 2010
Pastel Cats, Northumberland, Italian Vogue, November 2000
Lindsey Wixson, Northumberland, Italian Vogue, January 2012
London based Hattie Stewart is a ‘professional doodler’ who has created art for the likes of Adidas, Urban Outfitters and Pepsi. Her work features bright vivid colours, cheeky characters and fresh patterns. Hattie’s illustrations are both fun-loving and sarcastic, as she draws over magazine covers and celebrities.
Images from www.hattiestewart.com
Songbird Tattoo Studio has recently moved to Exeter’s High Street, becoming the most central shop in the Southern City.
This beautiful emporium is a custom shop, which is open to the public but maintains the ambiance of a private studio. A highly unique space with much to spark the imagination, the studio has an air of relaxation and friendliness about it.
Studio owner and tattooist Nic Smith works mainly in Mehndi, geometric pattern decorative styles, and also enjoys colour work. She’s inspired by patterns, fabrics and varied religious iconography. All of these things not only inform her work but have impacted on the shop’s interior.
Syluss focuses his attention on custom illustrative work and also excels at portraits and black & grey.
Ryan Ousley works primarily in a bold new school style, favouring bright colours.
Email songbirdtatoo@live.co.uk for booking and enquiries and follow Songbird Tattoo on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for studio updates and more tattoos.
