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80 Unique Designs by the World's Finest Tattoo
Artists. The artistic versatility of tattoo artists has frequently been overshadowed by
the negativity that surrounds tattooing in general.
Tattoo Designs
Many tattoos are made by
would-be artists who copy overused designs. A perfectly tattooed body requires
the skills of a professional and talented artist, who creates a unique and
personal design. These designs are often inspired by one or more of the various
tattoo styles of Japanese, Maori or other tribal origin. "The Sketchbook" offers
the reader a selection of 80 of these unique designs by well-known and less
famous, but very promising, tattoo artists from around the world. Each artist
was requested to create a sketch unrestrained by commercial demands and which
reflects their own personal motivations.
The book is divided into two sections: the first comprises an explanation of how this collection was brought together, along with a brief illustrated overview of the history and various styles of tattooing. The second section is devoted to the artists, each sketch being accompanied by a biography and favorite quote.
The concept of this book was developed by Marco Bratt, a tattoo artist from The Netherlands, and his partner, Germanborn lifestyle photographer Nancy Heimburger, who also wrote the introductory chapter.
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