Flash Your Tattoo

Some weeks it’s hard to find new and fresh topics to blog about – I think of it as Blogger’s block and then there are the weeks where you find a gem like this and you can’t wait to get that post written.  This is one of those types. The talented young team working at Julian Murray Photography and Design from Las Vegas has some offbeat projects.  (Tattoos & Tentacles from Julian Murray on Vimeo.) They work in primarily the music, advertising, and fashion industries. One of the projects they’ve been working on this past year and plan to continue expanding upon is called the Tattoos and Tentacles Series. Check out the video – gives you an idea of the photo shoots. It features heavily tattooed people posing with a sea creature with tentacles.  It looks like an octopus. (continue reading…)

Recently I’ve had an itch to take some type of sculpting class – learn how to throw some clay – or bake a statue.  What’s perked my interest in this art medium recently is the detailed work that some artists are able to achieve.  It looks like it would be fun to take a stab at it – make you appreciate their skill and the realism they are able to reach can make you doubt what you are seeing.

Lisa Lichtenfels creates realistic soft sculptures.  They range from less than 5 inches to life-sized figures.  Her sculptures have been sold to collectors from all over the world.

The sculpture she has on her landing page is so real, I first thought it was the artist and she had a great sense of humor.  I thought that even though I KNEW she was an artist that created life like sculptures.  I just refused to believe it could be anything but an old lady dressed up for a funny photo shoot. (continue reading…)

It’s sad to think that the work behind these confectionary works of art will eventually be destroyed and eaten. I was never a big fan of “cake decorating” and can’t say I ever saw a cake that just knocked my socks off – until now. This creation as well as other stunning edible works of art were created by artist Karen Portaleo from Atlanta Georgia. Karen had experience in clay sculpturing and she took her talent to a new level with creative cake decorations where she currently works. (continue reading…)

I like to pride myself on having a strong stomach.  Talk about gross ugly stuff during dinner – I can handle most of that and still enjoy my grub.  But this – I’m thinking this would psychologically override my huge love of homemade bread. Thai artist, Kittiwat Unarrom is the “mad” baker who combined his experience working in the family bakery with his artistic talent.  He went from painting portraits to creating 3 dimensional works of art out of dough.   His art got some attention when he was still a fine arts masters degree student. I haven’t been able to find more recent stories about Kittiwat so I cannot say for sure he is still practicing this art form.  The stories found about his art range in the 2007 era – if anyone knows of what he is doing now – or of other macabre artists you think are worth a post – let me know.

I ran across a story that combines tattooing and a belief in magic. Kol Sambo is a tattoo artist located in Cambodia practicing the 2000 year old tradition of “magic tattoos”.  These special tattoos are believed to hold magic powers empowering the wearer with magical abilities such as becoming invisible and dodging bullets – but only if they believe in the magic.  (There’s always a catch) When clients approach this special artist they must explain their reasons for wanting such a tattoo.  (continue reading…)

I’m excited – found a brand new goth doll artist that has a unique and wonderful VERY dark style. And the reasons for getting into the craft touched my heart.  After rescuing a puppy born with several birth defects, macabre artist D. L. Marian, began making dolls to enable her to work at home with her pup by her side.  She creates one of a kind gothic horror dolls and mannequins. (continue reading…)