Project: Tattoos – People Needed
Project: Tattoos – Subjects Needed
*This post was updated on 08/06/2010*
After a long time delaying, I have decided to start working on a body of personal work. The project I have decided to start with will revolve solely around tattoos and body modifications.
The aim is to build up a stylised and comprehensive body of work which displays the intricacies and the profound statements often made by tattoos and their ilk and the relation with whom they adorn.
I have now decided that the output of the project will be a self-published book and a limited run of fine-art prints. Anyone who takes part should be happy with these uses!
The Concept
As simply is possible, the underlying point of the entire project is to illustrate how tattoos are a integral facet of each individual. Their interests, their personalities and their lives. Most tattoos are an incredibly personal statement that usually transcend fashions and other fleeting aspects of culture.
Basically, what I’m looking for is anyone with tattoos. No matter how large or small, how intricate or simple, any tattoos will do. Also, I’m looking for people of all shapes and sizes, both male and female, all races and all ages. You don’t need to be or think you are model material, this project is about you and your bodyart, it is a study, if you will, into tattoos and the people whom they adorn and this project was concieved with “real” people specifically in mind.
To anyone who wishes to participate: basically, what I need, is for you to kindly donate an hour or so of your time to allow to me to create a portrait of you and your bodyart.
IMPORTANT: The nature of this concept calls for at least “implied nudity”. To keep it simple, this means that you will be nude (depending on where your tattoo is located*); however, nothing that you wish not to be visible will be displayed. I will never seek to push anyone beyond their limits and my primary concern will always be the comfort of you as the subject, the image itself is the second priority. If you are not comfortable with this, I will not push; however, it is required to ensure uniformity throughout the final body of work. (All images in this revised post are “implied nude”)
To see more samples of the project in progress, just ask!
*If your tattoo(s), for example are above your neckline, a headshot will suffice. If they are well above your waistline, then only “implied topless” is needed.
If you’re interested, please get in touch and we’ll get something sorted! (Alternatively, feel free to use Facebook to contact me if that’s easier for you.)
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10 Comments
23 September 09 at 12:30pm
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Hey im interested in what you have going here, i have my lip tattooed and have 11 piercings, i will be getting another tattoo soon on my stomach... would love to do something with you, if you're interested . thanks Kat
25 March 10 at 9:47pm
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So many tattoos to choose from. I search the net looking for the best pictures! Great site!
08 June 10 at 1:53pm
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hey i would be interested ive got quiet a few tattoos. if m what you looking for get in touch. hope to hear from you soon leanne
09 June 10 at 6:50pm
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hi im interested in doing this. i have quite a few tattoos. one sleeve, lower leg tattoo etc i also no helena atsuko you have pictured here we model on some of the same modelling sites if you wanted a good reference sakura
09 June 10 at 7:21pm
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Dark arts contacted me about this project. I would be interested.Is it TFP though? thanks Aima
23 November 10 at 7:31pm
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hi im contacting you about the project- tattoo people needed. ive got tattoos but would like to know more about it and what is invovled. wouldnt class myself as a model and have never had any experience in front of the camera. hope to hear from you soon
08 January 11 at 4:20pm
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Hey, I have 10 piercings on different parts of my body but no tattoos, I dont know of ill be any use but id like to help if I can.
08 January 11 at 6:53pm
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Hi there. I have two tattoos. One large on my right thigh and a smaller one on the back of my neck. I also have several piercings and I'd love to get involved if I'd be of any use.
09 January 11 at 12:11pm
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Hey,I was just wondering how long you will be taking photos for as I am interested and am currently getting a very large back piece done but unfortunately it isn't going to be finished for quite a while due to it having to be done in sessions :S
28 March 11 at 3:57pm
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