Haunting ink illustrations created by artist Valin Mattheis. Featuring blood, beasts and bones. See some selected works below:
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A Sketchbook with Skin Pages
There is only so many ways you can practice the artistry of tattooing. From your upper thigh, pig skins and the rare overly trusting friend. A new option that is now available is a sketchbook that consists of skin like material for endless practice and experimentation. Titled “SkinBook” and created by Tattoo Art Magazine, not yet widely available but we could see how it could be. Related articles Decision due over Irish smacking law Vitamin B3 can reduce skin cancer risk by 23% One good recipe: Cinnamon red hot ketchup Kentucky Basketball: The 2014-15 Season In Review – Part 1
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Illustrations by Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy
London-based artist Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy creates pen and ink illustrations that are both strange and captivating. Her work features unusual portraits filled with tattoos, lip gauges, and other bold body modifications, turning each piece into a study of individuality and unconventional beauty.
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iIllustrations by Olex Oleole
Look closer, and the illustrations reveal layers of visual symbolism and playful detail. Objects, animals, and figures interact in unexpected ways, inviting the viewer to explore each image and discover hidden narratives. The work balances the formal elegance of traditional ink drawing with a whimsical, contemporary sensibility.
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Petra Ptackova S/S 2014 Lookbook
Petra Ptackova’s Spring Summer 2014 lookbook transports viewers into a pastel-drenched, Marie Antoinette–inspired world rendered in delicate ink illustrations. The editorial blends high-volume silhouettes with intricate styling, creating a space where fashion and fantasy coexist seamlessly. Both menswear and womenswear are included, allowing the collection to explore a playful dialogue between structure, color, and theatricality.
