Ash’s tattoo

A Half Sleeve tattoo I designed for my friend, Ash

In April of 2021 I was commissioned by my friend Ash to design them a half sleeve tattoo, one that would compliment a tattoo they had gotten previously. This previous tattoo was an illustration created by a close friend of theirs who had passed away, so they wanted mine to be an image that payed a sort of homage to their friend. Being interested in my illustration work, I wanted to make an image where the figures look on at the image there beholding it with a sort of hesitant curiosity. Intrigued at what’s before them, but reserved and somewhat awe inspired.

Sketch and Refinement - First Iteration

From a hand drawn sketch to a digital illustration.

Drafting and Refinement - Second Iteration

After doing in person mockups, the image needed to be expanded in order to fully wrap around their arm

Wrap around version to aid with placement