Body Art Project

As part of my GCSE Art Coursework, I looked at different forms of Body Art. After taking photos of a friends tattoo's, I drew several of these using different materials. Here are a couple: 

                     

                             

                 

For this piece, I used graphite in order to achieve the different tones as a result of lighting, particularly around the feature of the sleeve tattoo - the skull.

Dimensions: A3

For this piece, I used charcoal to create dramatic variations in tone. For example, the black background provides a strong contrast to the drama mask, allowing it to effectively stand out as the main element of the tattoo. 

Dimensions: A3

Before producing my final piece, I experimented using different materials (biro and pencil crayon) in order to determine which would be most effective for my exam. 

As a result of my experimenting, I decided pencil crayon was the best material to work with when producing my final piece. 

Dimensions: A5 

Final Piece
Dimensions: A1

After producing these observational drawings, I researched other body art that had been produced, and was asked to replicate those most relevant to my photographs/drawings. 

This tattoo was created by Jun Cha, a popular tattoo artist from LA. In order to achieve the variations in tone, I used graphite. This was particularly beneficial for creating a more 3D look to the woman's face, making certain facial features such as her cheeks stand out.
Dimensions: 26 x 32.5cm 

Unfortunately, I was unable to find the artist that designed this back piece. However, I believe the warm colours used against the black outline was effective for creating an effective tattoo with a 3D element.  To achieve a similar effect, I used oil pastel to ensure colours were bold, thus standing out from the black background. 

Dimensions: A3