“Today my work draws its influences from many things, the sanctum of nature and natural forms, the unconscious, mathematical and geometric patterns, cosmology, and eastern religious images. I try to incorporate these ideas into intricate patterns and symbolism using complex pointillism, repetition, and detailed line-work with the hopes of creating a visual language that is both meditative and pure in form. It is my belief that a tattooist should always be striving to improve his or her skill and to be conscious of how their tattoos may relate and ultimately contribute to the surrounding world of tattooing. I am constantly exploring new ways to improve the skills and options available to me, finding new ways to develop techniques and tools beyond what is already necessary. Given that the skin is my primary material, the path forward for my craft to expand and improve is to find new ways to illustrate and decorate the people I am fortunate enough to tattoo, I try to explore and practice this through the process of making flash drawings like the ones below. Enjoy!”
Tattoo Drawings
This is a selection of tattoo designs, flash and drawings, shared as a source of inspiration and a glimpse into our visual world. These pieces aren’t meant to be copied directly, but to spark ideas and offer a starting point for something personal and collaborative.
Thomas Hooper
Thomas’s style is deeply influenced by Tibetan iconography, nature and ornamental art from around the world, alchemical and early scientific illustrations, traditional woodcuts and mystic cosmology. I have always been interested in exploring themes and imagery connected with death, the cosmos and our natural surroundings, often my work will just take a ornamental path with no literal meaning except to create something beautiful to look at.
Harriet Street
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