Tattooed Ryleigh Elise
Artist Statement My name is Ryleigh Benson. My thesis is surrounding tattoo and inkable artwork. During this process, I learned a lot about the culture of tattoos, how it has americanized and evolved, and the different styles and techniques of tattooing. The four tattoo styles I centered my work on and enjoy doing are Traditional, Japanese, Neo-Traditional, and Black & Grey work. I focused on the importance of solid line work, use of color, and different shading techniques. I learned about what makes a tattoo work and what doesn’t. At the beginning of my journey, I only could appreciate the tattoo world and everything that’s in it. I can proudly say at the end of my journey, I have learned and grew as an artist; and I have started a tattoo apprenticeship to become a tattooer.
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