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What is a portrait tattoo?

A portrait tattoo is a representation of a person or character; these can be loved ones or pop culture icon/idol, movie stars or characters. A portrait tattoo can represent a hobby or interest, for example some people have portrait tattoos of their favourite musician or athlete. 

When you are researching a tattoo artist, you need to be looking for a portrait artist with experience with photorealism. Always ask the studio to send you the artist portfolio or their social media profiles. 

 Realistic tattooing is the most demanding style and is the one that better tests the artist's skills.

Achieving exact copies of people, animals, or objects is one of the most complex challenges that any visual artist can aim for.

Expressions, dimensions, volumes, light and shadow, it's all in the line when dealing with this tattooing style.


Gaz is our portrait artist specialising in all portraits, he is particularly interested in colour realism, famous icons and marvel characters. Gaz has multiple awards for his portrait work and years of experience under his belt.


The images in this blog are all portraits done by Gaz the latest one being the famous icon Bob Marley done on the wonderful Dervina Henry


Bob is her inspiration, her idol, he is her therapist. 

Dervinas dad is from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Childhood roots reggae is what started her deep passion and love for music. It brings people of all races and differences together as one. One love!

Bob Marley 


Socials

https://www.facebook.com/dervina.henry

https://www.instagram.com/dervina_3rdi_divine


Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist and song writer - considered to be one of the originals of the genre. He mixed up the elements of reggae ska and rock in his music and was renowned for his unique vocals and song writing style. He was rastafarian icon and symbol of Jamaican music and culture. Also known for his controversial outspoken support for democratic social reforms and the legalisation of cannabis.


Most famous quote: Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.



Audrey Hepburn 

American actress, the American film institute has her as the 3rd greatest female star of all times.



Amy Winehouse 

Singer, songwriter

We have another Amy Winehouse portrait tattoo booked in May.



Marylin Monroe 

American actress born Norma Jeane Mortenson. Most famous for her blonde bombshell characters. She was the most popular sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.



Salvador Dali 

Surrealism Artist 




Bill Murray

As Peter Venkman in the film Ghost busters 1984 directed by Ivan Reitman




Robert Deniro

As Travis Bickle in the film

Taxi Driver 



The Jokers

Jack Nicholson



1989 film Batman directed by Tim Burton.

Infamous quote:

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?




Joaquin Phoenix 

The Joker 2019



B.I.G


The notorious B.I.G better known as Biggie Smalls or just Biggie, American rapper rooted in East Coast hip hop and gangster rap. He is widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was murdered in 1997.


Eazy E

Born and raised in Compton, California, he had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they joined, forming N.W.A, later that year. N.W.A's debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton, was released in 1988. Controversial upon release, it is now ranked among the greatest and most influential albums ever. The group released its second and final studio album, N*ggaz4Life, in 1991, and soon after disbanded. Eazy-E died from AIDS-induced pneumonia, one month after his diagnosis. He was 30 years old 




The last image is characters or famous people that Gaz wants to tattoo:

We are offering Special prices on any of these tattoos, they must be full colour, no cover-ups under any circumstances


So from top Austin Powers, Iron Man, Mike Tyson, Dan Aykroyd, Rick Mayall, Art The Clown, Spider-Man and Leon the Professional.

Please send us an enquiry if these are of any interest, any of these will be discounted, size and placement to be discussed.


Please send us an enquiry if these are of any interest, any of these will be discounted, size and placement to be discussed.

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