Written words are arbitrary symbols, bearing no resemblance to the things they represent. However, the Saint Petersburg–based graphic designer/calligraphy artist known as Dima AbraKadabra is challenging this by shaping words to represent the signified action or feeling. Featured here is a series called “Integrate,” which consists of various adjectives and verbs that look as they […]
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New Calligraphy Murals and Futuristic Fashion by Pokras Lampas
Pokras Lampas is no stranger to our magazine—we’ve featured his mind-blowing calligraphy before, such as his 2015 “Calligraphy on Girls” series. However, this Russian artist’s versatility knows no bounds, as he has been exploding (further) into the worlds of mural art and fashion. The cover image is from his latest project, where he painted a […]
“Calligraphy On Girls” (2015) by Pokras Lampas
Note: Contains nudity. Lettering artist Pokras Lampas has been getting his name out there—Nike commissioned him to do a live performance during Vogue’s Fashion Week in Moscow, and of course, he’s still getting much hype for his series “Calligraphy on Girls,” the latest one shown here. Blue paint, a nude model and a Christian cross […]
Calligraphy Tattoos by Sadhu Le Serbe
The fact that he was already a calligrapher was an advantage for his transition to becoming a tattooer years ago, not only doing amazing scripts on paper, but also on human skin. I’m talking about Sadhu (aka Le Serbe) who has had past experience working as a letter artist, painter and graphic designer; currently working […]
Pokras Lampas’ Calligraphy on Female Nudes
Note: Contains nudity. Shown here are the latest pictures from Pokras Lampas’ ongoing series “Calligraphy on Girls.” Some of his past work, lettering on models and paper, were previously published on Illusion, and there is no doubt that Lampas is exceptional at what he does on all sorts of canvases. This St. Petersburg-based artist has […]
Doodles and Calligraphy on Beaches
When Andrew van der Merwe began drawing designs on sand he used a stick, but the result of that was messy markings on the ground. So over the course of ten years, he has developed his own instruments to scoop sand which allow him to create crisp v-cut letters and more. You can view his […]
Sop’s Single-Needle Tattoos
Sop, a native of Seoul, has been tattooing since 2016 and has a private studio in the South Korean city. His delicate line-art technique depicts his inner kid with whimsical, flowing lines. Sop aspires to be as proficient with line drawing as the renowned French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé (1932–2022), known for many children’s books. Using […]
Rizn’s Interview on the Fundamentals of Art
Before becoming a tattooist, Rizn exhibited installation art and painted professionally for over six years. This knowledge has aided her in launching a tattooing career. And unconcerned that she has a few years of tattooing experience since her enthusiasm for the arts is sufficient to propel her forward. Rizn is also interested in establishing a stable […]
EQ: From Art Teacher to Tattooer
EQ was an art teacher before becoming a tattooer in 2019. Friends and others encouraged her to explore tattooing because of her talent and excitement for drawing. Initially self-taught, she eventually attended Sol’s Tattoo Academy in Seoul. EQ plans to challenge age and cultural role expectations by working hard to achieve professional success despite being […]
2022 Capitol City Classic Tattoo Convention
The tattoo industry has seen a significant change in recent years, with renowned conventions closing their doors for good, studios closing, tattooists relocating, and new events emerging, such as the Capitol City Classic Convention. This massive and high-quality event was hosted by Royal Peacock Tattoo Parlor in Sacramento, California; organizer Britton Mcfetridge worked hard with his […]