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Feathers and fangs
By Jeff Gogue - Jeff Gogue Art
I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have.
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Three days of becoming a better artists, tattooers, and people! The Rock River Tattoo Art Expo will combine aspects of artist-focused professional development events with the style of a larger tattoo convention, open to the public. The two convention floors will be filled with artist and vendor booths, with the artists showcasing not only tattooing but work in other mediums as well. Some booths will feature live painting alongside the tattoo booths. There will be additional vendor booths in some of the hallways and auxiliary spaces along with a museum exhibit showcasing some important tattoo artifacts including some of local significance. Throughout the weekend there will be activity on the main stage including interviews, talks by high-profile speakers, a historical discussion, tattoo art critiques, and a daily showcase of work that was completed on the convention floor.
