Tattoo - Rana Aquaria

Yet another recent TO tribal tattoo design for a friend. I will not take full credit for this as it is somewhat based on one of Contemporary Surreal Artist James Jean's Illustrations (used for the cover of Fables # 69") with an astrological and elemental variable added into it.

This one is dubbed "Rana Aquaria".

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Once upon a time, there was this little Club Kid in New York who used to go out all dressed up in crazy costumes and make up with his friends twice a month. Among his shared duties between him and his friends, he used to design concept sketches of costumes, make up, and often designs for temporary tattoos (using henna or a mix of make up and sealer).

Yes, I was that little Club kid and since I left NY, I hadn't done much tattoo designs especially Tribal ones... until recently when I was asked by a friend to do some. Usually I'd prefer Illustrative ones, but I do like the challenge of other forms through translations.

Please ask for permission before you decide to use these designs.