In a world where there are millions of people, it can be easy for many artistic creations to be unseen, and that’s why events like the A’ Design Awards have its purpose—reviewing and selecting works for all of us to see. Of course, it requires registering your project to the competition, preferably your best creation, […]
Category: Art
The Abstract Tattoos of Artem Koro
What some readers may not know is that Artem Koro was born in Siberia, Russia, moving to Israel when he was eight years old. The old city of Tel Aviv has been become his work place and home. It is a “cultural capital” abundant of the arts and history that has been a primary source […]
From Berlin with Love: Tattoo Flash by Brian Kelly
Prolific tattooists Ben Corday and Sailor Jerry have continued to inspire new generations—think: sailing ships, pin-up girls, skulls and hearts—all of those symbols defined the “American Old-School Tattoos.” The same icons that US-native Brian Kelly has revived on skins and in tattoo flash. “Sometimes I use liquid acrylic for the white parts of the paintings. […]
Xoïl: A Rare Appearance at the London Tattoo Convention
Scene360 had the honor of meeting and filming Xoïl in a rare appearance at the 14th International London Tattoo Convention. This Frenchman has stood the test of time as a “tattoo artist,” pushing the boundaries of the field and not conforming to the mainstream. In youth, Xoïl was inspired by the modern paintings of Sergio […]
A Collection of Prize-Winning Projects from the A’ Design Awards
The A’ Design Awards is a long-standing annual competition that highlights the very best in 100 creative fields such as art, tattoo, animation, fashion, product design, architecture, communication design, and more. Shown above is Marianela Salinas Jaimes’ award-winning plates—fun and stylish dishware to use for a dinner party. Another acclaimed work is Kazuaki Kawahara’s piano-like […]
Jenna Kerr Interview: On Design, Passion, and Flight
If you have an eye for Baroque and Art Nouveau-inspired tattoos then you might already be familiar with Jenna Kerr’s work. Her work has certainly garnered attention over the last few years; glistening gemstones and intricate gold inlay brought to life in staggering detail. The style in which they are evoked calls directly back to […]
Imrich Kovács’ Dadaistic Attitude is Expressed in His Tattoo Art
Tattooing really started for Imrich Kovács in the fall of 2011, when he inked his own body. Self-taught and struggling for years to learn this challenging trade through trial-and-error on clients and getting tips here and there, he kept at it and pushed forward trying to one day excel in the field. Traveling abroad helped […]
The 2020 A’ Design Awards is Accepting Early-Bird Submissions
From Yoshimi Sugiyama’s photos of beautifully lit natural landscapes in Japan, to Pheren Soepadhi’s lacy-couture piece inspired by masked warriors and 18th-century fashion, the A’ Design Awards winners have raised the bar each year. Now it is your turn to submit the best creation you have ever made within art, tattoo, animation, photography, graphic design, […]
TTTism Presents the 15th Annual Bay Area Tattoo Convention
The highly awaited Bay Area Tattoo Convention (presented by TTTism) was held on the weekend of May 16 to 18 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Burlingame, three-minutes away from the San Francisco airport. Many tattooists in the Bay Area were ecstatic to be attending and bragging about it in their studios because of how […]
Old-School Charm at the Santa Rosa Tattoo Studio
After seeing the efficiently managed, 28th Santa Rosa Tattoo & Blues, the longest running tattoo convention in California, Scene360 was curious to meet up with co-organizer Daat Kraus who also owns and runs a studio by similar name, “Santa Rosa Tattoo” (originally established in 1978 by Bert Rodriguez). The shop is situated in a renovated […]