Giving it a go... Tattooing

Let rip on my boyfriend with the same design I took from Jean-Luc. Not as neat as I would have hoped, but I think that was down to lack of practice and the consistency of the product.
I used a MAC 210 liner brush and Kryolan black Aquacolour.
I used that hoping that it wouldn't smudge. But because I had to keep adding water and playing with the viscosity, I often ended up with an over loaded brush.
I would need to use a wet water based product next time, so that it dries and doesn't smudge, but also allows me to keep redipping my brush.

Trying to be Mr. Moerman

Soooooo... I gave it a go! Just tried to copy a little section of Jean-Luc Moerman's work into my sketchbook! I definitely don't have his finesse! Then again, his is digitally edited!

Got to now try this on a person :P WAAAAY MORE FUN!!

WOW!!! Jean-Luc Moerman!!

Jean-Luc Moerman and Marilyn Monroe

Restyling a classic portrait

Retouching a Pin-Up

Improving a beauty shot!

Jean-Luc is a Belgian born painter, who modifies old works and collaborates with contemporary artists, to create new images and objects, all emblazoned with his iconic and intricate 'tattoos'. It is amazing to behold and so well done!!! Its hard to tell if his drawings are additions in post or pre-production. Common sense says definitely the former!!!

I wish I had that skilful penmanship! Going to have to give it a go!

SWEET NIBLETS!!!
HE DID A COLLABORATION WITH LONGCHAMP!!! Oh God... if only I had that 600.00 Euros!!!

Jean-Luc's bag for Longchamp, taken from his website

PLEASE LOOK AT HIS FLICKR!

You'll get sucked in!!!