Robot Invasion WIP

       So here are the sketch and outline pics of George's Robot Invasion aspect of his robo-sleeve. You can see where the original sketches in the previous post influenced the final concept. Done mostly "on the fly" once I was able to talk to George more about the concept and what context he wanted to do the robot sleeve he had in mind, I started drawing it out to as a column composition, staggering the points of interest as the design moved down his arm. Drawn as two seperate compositions, then worked into each other for the main layout. We then narrowed it all down to this drawing, adjusting features a few times, and working out the details as the final composition came to life.

I liked how the buildings separated the scene and gave it some added depth and  atmosphere.

      A fun piece tho! I barely noticed I was working. it just felt like good old project style art, and the opportunity to pick a thing and do it all day long.

Taken with my phone cam. Focus sucks, but I hope it get's the point across.

      Of course, I will post more on this pieces progress' likely reposting all of this when it's done as a spotlight.

After it's healed, we'll get into shading and blacks. notice only the robots have been hardlined, and the buildings and smoke have been left in a rough stage, this way, when it's healed, I will be able to play with teh focus and intensity of the building and smoke shading, adding more depth to the piece.

       As a side note. I'll be posting at odd times, when I have the chance, instead of waiting for the update day, then not having time. Of course, I could premake the posts, work on them through the week, do 'em up all polished and pro and keep a schedule... I know, I thought of it too, it would be great.. But then, in reality, it's just not going to happen that way. Not the way my schedule is now. Not unless I start actually getting some traffic, but I'm content to the few views I get a day, and I certainly enjoy getting to pour my nonsense into the interweb blogospheres. So I'll keep feeding this page as much as I can when I can.

Robot Sketches

Really, at the moment. it's all I got. not much time for the blog at the moment. but dont give up me yet...

And the Grind keeps on grinding.

Back to work. (did I stop?) There is so much to keep up with, it's overwhelming sometimes. I tried to stop working on stuff at home for a while and get a chance to unplug, but then I fall behind, (as if I were ever ahead) and become filled with the need to get as much done as I can at home, while also hanging out with Dawn and Liberty.

Where the magic happens. Seriously, see the boxes of magic cards, under that stack of drawings and notes....

But it's time to focus on Artistic Tattoo marketing materials = Biz card, website, flier designs and a couple Art Posters, and start to reshape the shops brand. That starts with good art and design, and consistency to establish a familiar and recognizable image. Then we can attach our message to that image. It's all part of my "Master Plan"... Such as rolling out the QR Codes again. This time I'll have Dynamic Codes to tattoo on people, codes that can have their content changed whenever the user wants.

you know these things, you scan with a smartphone..

How about that Alex Jones? Click here to see what I'm talking about. Also check the Best of Section on the right to see more about my scannable QR code tattoos.

In all reality, it's stuff I should have had taken care of a couple months ago, but the shop has been a handful, and we have so much still to do.

The time is now to focus all my energy into a fine point, so I've decided that for the time being, I'm not even going to try to work on other side projects such as the novel I've been trying to write, or the comics I have been trying to make. The most non tattoo/shop related work you'll see me do for a while will be the SkullHead and Bunny strip. That's easy stuff, and It makes me smile.

As a side note, I've been doing a bit of heavy reading, The Prince by Machiavelli and Sun Tzu at the moment. I plan to add more to that list of such classics. If you get curious enough, you do worse than reading these pivotal books that have shaped much of modern thought.

Thanks for reading, and I'll see you all here again in few days!

The Newest of the New.

OK. Here is finally a new post worth mentioning. I got some new work to show off and at least a mention of really cool things coming down the pipe, notably in the realm of QR code tattoos, and a whole new angle on those as well as QRC marketing.

Anyway, the shop has been super busy, not to mention the management aspect. Getting back into a clear leadership role has been a bit of an adjustment for myself and the crew, we spent a year and a half at the Jade Monkey in a solo mode. Only being responsible for our own work and expenses. Now we are back to the team structure and relying on each other. I think it's going to be a good thing for us. Already we are beginning to work more efficiently and interdependently. I could not ask for a better crew.

Still sorting though my massive collection of image files, mostly the tattoo photos, still working on the portfolio as well as hunting pics for Collector Spotlights (a few of those just waiting for a couple of final pics before going up). Also working on the new marketing materials for Artistic; business card, fliers, website and wallpaper art.So much to do, so little sleep.

So on the with the pics!

Posted this one last night, but here is the proper image.

We'll start off with a few Cover up/Clean up pieces.

Then we have a few Works in Progress. These pieces are some of my favorites, so even though they arent finished, I'll show where I am at anyway. All three of these tattoos will end up as Collector spotlights.

Quite the fun piece. the dynamic lighting in this design is really what is going to make it pop. Still have a ways to go.

I've posted pics of the Sentinel Piece before. just getting back in on this piece, Snowboard season is over... Cant wait until I get to color the Squids!

A few more sessions to go on this, the Walking  Dead tribute piece. we'll see how the highlights heal  up, then put the finishing touches on this sucker.

And finally, an assortment of other fun tattoos I've done in the past couple of weeks.

They wanted matching dragon tattoos. He didn't want a pink dragon.

An interesting combination of Islanders: Polynesian and Japanese .

I heard Chuck Norris was in all six Star Wars movies... as the force! ha!

Actually a fix up piece, but I think the before image is irrelevant, it stands well on it's own.

The Gargoyle Pirate. Based on characters from the Gargoyles series oh so long ago. All healed up and done.

So there it is, that's what I've got. I may do a few more off schedule posts, but don't hold your breath.... ha!

Thanks for reading!

Damn

Haven't posted in a while... been too busy with revamping ArtisticTattoo, an increase in work, and a fresh bout of chaos and bullshit on top of it. The past couple of months have been quite a ride... to make up for it, I'll TRY to post a fews things off schedule.

Here is a pic of a recent tattoo.

Also don't forget to check on our new Artistic site from time to time as we plan to start updates and all that soon.
Www.artistictattooshop.com 

SkullHead and Bunny 003

Why? Because I find it entertaining. What else is there?

I can do these all day...

I might try to do one every day. (we'll see....)

Happy Easter