Color v. Black ink

There are many ways to express a tattoo. Many people like colored ink and others like black ink. But which of the two is better? Tattoos done with black ink are the most traditional forms of tattooing. For example, tattoos done in tribal associations in the southern Pacific islands like: Samoa, Tahiti, and other Polynesian islands. These types of tattoos are very unique and, when done by a professional, can be very intricately crafted. Other reasons people prefer black ink tattoos are that they can be less costly than colored tattoos. Black ink tattoos can be very beautiful, but colored tattoos have more impact visually.

Colored tattoos tend to stand out more and appeal to many more tattoo enthusiasts. Though colored tattoos take a little longer to craft, the end result is a powerful expression of an individual’s personality transformed into art. Adding color to a black ink tattoo can help the highlights and shaded areas standout much more. Black ink tattoos are more traditional, but adding color can make your art much more prominent.

Radiology Art

There are many creatively new ways to express artistic creativity. An individual might find that there is art in unlikely places. The New York City artist, Satre Stulke, discovered the art in Radiology. I found a picture on an art blog called Radiology Art and a strange looking picture that read “The Inner Beauty of a Chicken MacNugget”. This immediately was called to my attention. At first it looked like jewelry lined with gold that sat inside a purple velvet box, but then I also saw the “inner beauty of the McNugget”.


Some people consider this as a curious look into the objects we use every day, but the use of scientific technology to take captivating images is ingenious. In a New York Times Article, the artist stated “This project is dedicated to the deeper visualization of various objects that hold unique cultural importance in modern society, this project intends to plant a seed of scientific creativity in the minds of all those inclined to participate”. He has done various CT scans of unlikely objects that divulge their inner beauty. Some of my favorite pictures were of the electronic devices like the electric shaver. It showed the inner workings of the shaver’s motor system and the various wires it has inside. See the inner beauty of the Chicken MacNugget and the electric shaver for yourself at his website Radiology Art

DC art vs. Marvel art

We all know that both Dc comics and Marvel have produced some of the world’s most famous fictitious characters like: Batman, Superman, Spiderman, the X-men, and so on. But which one is best in terms of esthetics? The Batman, Superman, and Spiderman are some of the oldest comic series around. Since their humble beginnings, they’ve produced a number of unique characters. Personally, I prefer Marvel Comic book for its variety of artistic styles the numerous artist have provided. One example is the famous graphic novel artist Todd McFarlane; who is best known for his famous comic book series “Spawn”. The plot was simple; an ex-covert operations solider was betrayed and then was sent to hell and reemerged to seek revenge. But, it was his art the really put the whole thing together. He, like many others, took comic books to a new fashion. His graphic novels are full of intricate detail; every page was a work of art. Coupled with gruesome gore and hard attitude, it was an instant success. Take a look at some of Todd McFarlane's work at Spawn.com.

Tattooing Mixes into Other Industries

The art of tattooing is probably one of the fastest growing industries within the art world. Due to the fact that tattooing has had much to do with the way people see art now, tattoos have affected many industries like clothing and television. Much more recently we have seen shows like Miami Ink and LA Ink that have been dedicated to popularizing this once taboo art form. The clothing industry has adopted the “style” of tattoo imagery to their designer logos as well. I recently went to the mall and saw that a lot of the shirts and jackets had a tattooing style to their images like Hurley and Quick Silver. Not too long ago, there was a series of clothing articles that had the sleeves “tatted up” in various forms and styles. Tattooing seems to be more prevalent now than it has been in past decades; this occurrence could be due to more and more business looking into and exploring the enormous capital possibilities of tattoos.

Art

The study and practice of art has inspired man throughout the ages. I will be analyzing and discussing all forms of art. Some examples are, but not limited to: Contemporary and Classical works, graphic novels, video game art, movie art, etc. There are many artists that have been recognized worldwide for their unique style and contribution, but few have inspired me in my style of art. For one example, the Spanish artist Salvador Dali has many incredible works. One of his famous works, The Persistence of Memory, is well known worldwide. In the last several decades, there has been a rise in new forms of art. Some examples include: comic books, video games, movie art, and body art. Two of my favorite forms of emerging art are those found in comic books and video games. Coincidentally, they are both gaining a lot of attention from an enormous institution, the movie industry. For example, the comic book series Hell Boy and, more recently, the video game Street Fighter. The art of those who have passed and still to pass will keep inspiring us for many years and many generations to come.