Tattoos as a form of art are impressive in and of themselves. Not only do they just flat out look cool, there is something significant about them being permanent and serving as a form of self-expression.
Scroll down to see some of her best tattoo designs, warped and leggy-bendy or not as it’s awesome regardless, and be sure to check out our interview with her!
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While all of her designs are captivating, folks online have started gravitating towards a particular kind of tattoos—the ones where the image is warped.You see, these aren’t your run of the mill tattoos—they come to fruition under certain conditions, namely when the person with the tattoo bends their limbs. Only then does the full message start making sense.Either that, or you have a very visual mind and can piece it together regardless.
While all of her designs are captivating, folks online have started gravitating towards a particular kind of tattoos—the ones where the image is warped.
You see, these aren’t your run of the mill tattoos—they come to fruition under certain conditions, namely when the person with the tattoo bends their limbs. Only then does the full message start making sense.
Either that, or you have a very visual mind and can piece it together regardless.
In an interview withBored Panda, Tia elaborated that she actually used to work in film, but one fateful tattoo appointment changed that:“[I] felt like I was missing a creative outlet, so I was drawing all the time trying to get something creative done. Eventually, I got a tattoo from an artist and became enamored with the process and how involved it is with both art and biology. It became fascinating to me.”
In an interview withBored Panda, Tia elaborated that she actually used to work in film, but one fateful tattoo appointment changed that:
“[I] felt like I was missing a creative outlet, so I was drawing all the time trying to get something creative done. Eventually, I got a tattoo from an artist and became enamored with the process and how involved it is with both art and biology. It became fascinating to me.”
Each knee piece that Tia designs is actually entirely custom-made to fit a person’s leg. She explained that it’s a collaborative process of sorts: sometimes she comes up with phrases together with the client, but there are occasions when the clients themselves bring a phrase they already had in mind, or even go with something Tia thought of.“I’ll generally see the way their body works and stencil the piece around their flexibility and go from there!”
Each knee piece that Tia designs is actually entirely custom-made to fit a person’s leg. She explained that it’s a collaborative process of sorts: sometimes she comes up with phrases together with the client, but there are occasions when the clients themselves bring a phrase they already had in mind, or even go with something Tia thought of.
“I’ll generally see the way their body works and stencil the piece around their flexibility and go from there!”
“It usually takes anywhere from around 3 to 5 hours depending on the client’s skin, the amount of details and the size we go with,” added Tia. “Some people are really relaxed throughout and we can get through it quicker. [Others] are in more pain and we have to take frequent breaks.”
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The art of inking tattoos in and of itself comes with its challenges, so you can guess how going above and beyond with warped designs might lead to more of it.“The most challenging part I would say is making sure they fit right on the client’s body and making sure they flow nicely,” says Tia. “Also, for the less flexible people, getting in and out of that squat can be a bit of a challenge.”
The art of inking tattoos in and of itself comes with its challenges, so you can guess how going above and beyond with warped designs might lead to more of it.
“The most challenging part I would say is making sure they fit right on the client’s body and making sure they flow nicely,” says Tia. “Also, for the less flexible people, getting in and out of that squat can be a bit of a challenge.”
She continues: The most rewarding part of that tattoo is seeing the look on the client’s face when they see the finished product and see how much they love it! It’s so heartwarming. I’ve had people cry and hug me and that always makes it worth it.”
Be sure to check out more from Tiaon her Instagram page, and if you’re in the LA area and are interested in getting a tattoo,nudge-nudge, wink wink.And if you haven’t had your fill of tattoo art today, check outthese 3D-looking tattoos. But before you do that, the comment section awaits your lovely voices.
Be sure to check out more from Tiaon her Instagram page, and if you’re in the LA area and are interested in getting a tattoo,nudge-nudge, wink wink.
And if you haven’t had your fill of tattoo art today, check outthese 3D-looking tattoos. But before you do that, the comment section awaits your lovely voices.
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