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Friday, February 10, 2023
Amazing UV Tattoos Glow With Blue 'UVealism' in The Right Light
mymodernmet.com: As tattoos continue to permeate cultures, tattooists are innovating their designs and techniques like never before. Sydney-based artist Jonny Hall is using ultraviolet light to add a blue glow to his realistic body art. He’s dubbed the approach UVealism
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Jackson Underwood
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I love seeing innovation in artistic fields, especially fields that aren’t appreciated as much like tattooing. Incorporating light into tattoo artistry is such a fun idea and I would totally get a tattoo like this if the technology develops a bit more. For now, I’ll refrain from poking ultra violet rays into my skin. I think this technique would look really great on a cyber sigilism tattoo, either a big one or a cute small one. I always think incorporating light into art is a really cool and effective thing to do. It opens up almost another dimension of color and depth. I wonder if any scenic artists have tried using UV effects on scenery. If the lighting designer is able to incorporate UV light, it could have a transformative effect on the set and even the costumes. That could be a really cool technique to represent a sort of rabbit hole moment when a character enters a new world.
This is such a cool invention and creative way to get tatted by artists. I have read related articles in the past about this new kind of technology that allows the ink to be glowing under UV light. I’m really happy to see that these technologies are actually used in the tattoo industry and giving people more opportunities in how they are able to be tatted. The idea and use of ink that can glow under UV light is also meaningful in how it can possibly hind messages in a tattoo. In addition to the cool effect that this technology is able to provide, I have also read articles on if this new ink will cause infection or, to a more serious level of illness such as cancer. While it was not mentioned in this article, I was keep on questioning the idea of UV glowing ink and if it is harmful to individuals health’s.
This is such a cool new innovation that adds a whole new dimension to the art of tattooing. While not that complicated of an invention, it really adds to the art and makes it into something completely new and thought provoking. This is not something I’ve ever thought about before. While it seems like there are no problems with it in the short term, I wonder how it’ll last over time. Will the ink eventually fade? I know some tattoo inks can fade over time so what would happen if this one were to fade? Will it cause any negative effects to the person over a long period of time? We have never experimented with having UV reflecting technology placed under our skin and, as we all know, UV rays can be dangerous. Even still, it is fascinating to see this new development and I hope it continues to work well.
I’ve seen a couple of these tattoos online and I think that they look really cool and beautiful. I had never considered that this type of ink may be different to work with than other inks, I guess I wouldn’t necessarily expect it to have a different consistency. I immediately wondered about how long this UV affect truly lasts, a number of years? The rest of your life? I also wondered about whether or not this is truly 100% safe, to be having this type of ink essentially injected into your skin, an organ. I’m sure that it is safe in the sense that people would not be using and advertising this, but has it been in mass use long enough to see potential harms? After a quick google search about this type of ink I read an article (written by medicalnewstoday.com) that was about how there have been more reports of adverse skin reactions to this UV ink than traditional ink…
I clicked on this article about UV light, because I have always been so intrigued by tattoos and by the artists that create them. It’s such a talented art form that has so many layers to it. I really love this new invention in addition to the tattoo world, the fact that this UV light can be added to already, a really cool and complex piece. I also find it really interesting, because adding color to a tattoo can bring so much life to it, but the thought of adding light to. That is so amazing. The one thing that I really also love about Art is how it’s ever changing. Art changes with time and can change the rules of how we see it and construct it. This is a really good example that an art form that has been around for a long time can always be changing and evolving.
These tattoos are so cool. It’s always interesting to see new advancements in tattooing - I really love how the accents look in the artwork. I wonder how much the UV ink hurts, as I know that some colors when used in tattooing hurt more than others, and I would imagine this would also hurt. Even so, the idea of having a tattoo with highlights like this is just wildly cool to me. I’d love to see the experimentation that led Jonny Hall and other UV tattoo artists to this point - I’m sure the ink and the designs took a few attempts to get right. The science behind the ink must be complicated in some ways, at least to make it safe for humans to have in their skin, and I’m sure as they use this type of ink in tattoos, more will be found out about it. It really does look so cool.
This art reminds me so much of art in Disney’s Haunted Mansion. The effect does give the sense of giving life to a piece, which can create a really powerful piece of work. I cannot imagine the endless possibilities that will emerge with this new development in tattoos. I did think though, while reading this article, how so often we don't think about the things that become every day for us. So I can just imagine this person doing indoor mini-golfing, or laser tag or something where they use black lights. Then forgetting about the change in appearance. Or if someone with them didn't know the tattoos additional effect. That must be a moment of fun surprise! This artist has beautiful work and i'm so glad he was able to find an additional element to take it to the next level.
As an artist, I have always been a really big fan of tattoos, especially from a young age, because it was an expressive way of portraying a person’s interests and beliefs in an artistic way. Especially when I was younger, I always had a habit of drawing on my arms with a pen and making jewelry designs and other fun imagery as a way of stimming in school, and from there grew my love for tattoos. My main concern with the use of newer ink techniques is the longevity of the ink: how long will it last before it requires a touch-up? Especially when getting tattoos at younger ages, it is likely that the tattoo will not last as long, and that you will eventually need to get it touched up. This can be especially true with color, and is why I pose this question, because with how new this ink seems to be, it poses the question of how long the effect will last on the body. Besides that though, this is such a cool idea, and I would definitely get a tattoo using UV ink if it was affordable enough for me. It adds a whole new dimension of viewing to the artistry that gives you a new perspective of the piece as a whole.
This is a really fascinating idea! The article doesn’t specify what Johnny Hall is using his art for (presumably just for individuals) but I can easily see this gaining traction with the entertainment industry. Imagine a character onstage with an ordinary looking tattoo, then during a lighting change a blacklight comes on and the glow becomes visible! Of course, tattoos have to be removed, so I guess that it might not be sustainable for our industry. Also, one of my immediate thoughts when I saw this article was the health risks of getting an ultraviolet tattoo. On the surface, it doesn’t really sound like a good idea, and the article doesn’t touch on its health implications at all. I’m sure that the UV ink had to be approved by some government organization, but I wonder if this will be like asbestos, where only after it has become widespread will we understand that it, for example, causes cancer.
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I love seeing innovation in artistic fields, especially fields that aren’t appreciated as much like tattooing. Incorporating light into tattoo artistry is such a fun idea and I would totally get a tattoo like this if the technology develops a bit more. For now, I’ll refrain from poking ultra violet rays into my skin. I think this technique would look really great on a cyber sigilism tattoo, either a big one or a cute small one. I always think incorporating light into art is a really cool and effective thing to do. It opens up almost another dimension of color and depth. I wonder if any scenic artists have tried using UV effects on scenery. If the lighting designer is able to incorporate UV light, it could have a transformative effect on the set and even the costumes. That could be a really cool technique to represent a sort of rabbit hole moment when a character enters a new world.
This is such a cool invention and creative way to get tatted by artists. I have read related articles in the past about this new kind of technology that allows the ink to be glowing under UV light. I’m really happy to see that these technologies are actually used in the tattoo industry and giving people more opportunities in how they are able to be tatted. The idea and use of ink that can glow under UV light is also meaningful in how it can possibly hind messages in a tattoo.
In addition to the cool effect that this technology is able to provide, I have also read articles on if this new ink will cause infection or, to a more serious level of illness such as cancer. While it was not mentioned in this article, I was keep on questioning the idea of UV glowing ink and if it is harmful to individuals health’s.
This is such a cool new innovation that adds a whole new dimension to the art of tattooing. While not that complicated of an invention, it really adds to the art and makes it into something completely new and thought provoking. This is not something I’ve ever thought about before. While it seems like there are no problems with it in the short term, I wonder how it’ll last over time. Will the ink eventually fade? I know some tattoo inks can fade over time so what would happen if this one were to fade? Will it cause any negative effects to the person over a long period of time? We have never experimented with having UV reflecting technology placed under our skin and, as we all know, UV rays can be dangerous. Even still, it is fascinating to see this new development and I hope it continues to work well.
I’ve seen a couple of these tattoos online and I think that they look really cool and beautiful. I had never considered that this type of ink may be different to work with than other inks, I guess I wouldn’t necessarily expect it to have a different consistency. I immediately wondered about how long this UV affect truly lasts, a number of years? The rest of your life? I also wondered about whether or not this is truly 100% safe, to be having this type of ink essentially injected into your skin, an organ. I’m sure that it is safe in the sense that people would not be using and advertising this, but has it been in mass use long enough to see potential harms? After a quick google search about this type of ink I read an article (written by medicalnewstoday.com) that was about how there have been more reports of adverse skin reactions to this UV ink than traditional ink…
I clicked on this article about UV light, because I have always been so intrigued by tattoos and by the artists that create them. It’s such a talented art form that has so many layers to it. I really love this new invention in addition to the tattoo world, the fact that this UV light can be added to already, a really cool and complex piece. I also find it really interesting, because adding color to a tattoo can bring so much life to it, but the thought of adding light to. That is so amazing. The one thing that I really also love about Art is how it’s ever changing. Art changes with time and can change the rules of how we see it and construct it. This is a really good example that an art form that has been around for a long time can always be changing and evolving.
These tattoos are so cool. It’s always interesting to see new advancements in tattooing - I really love how the accents look in the artwork. I wonder how much the UV ink hurts, as I know that some colors when used in tattooing hurt more than others, and I would imagine this would also hurt. Even so, the idea of having a tattoo with highlights like this is just wildly cool to me. I’d love to see the experimentation that led Jonny Hall and other UV tattoo artists to this point - I’m sure the ink and the designs took a few attempts to get right. The science behind the ink must be complicated in some ways, at least to make it safe for humans to have in their skin, and I’m sure as they use this type of ink in tattoos, more will be found out about it. It really does look so cool.
This art reminds me so much of art in Disney’s Haunted Mansion. The effect does give the sense of giving life to a piece, which can create a really powerful piece of work. I cannot imagine the endless possibilities that will emerge with this new development in tattoos. I did think though, while reading this article, how so often we don't think about the things that become every day for us. So I can just imagine this person doing indoor mini-golfing, or laser tag or something where they use black lights. Then forgetting about the change in appearance. Or if someone with them didn't know the tattoos additional effect. That must be a moment of fun surprise! This artist has beautiful work and i'm so glad he was able to find an additional element to take it to the next level.
As an artist, I have always been a really big fan of tattoos, especially from a young age, because it was an expressive way of portraying a person’s interests and beliefs in an artistic way. Especially when I was younger, I always had a habit of drawing on my arms with a pen and making jewelry designs and other fun imagery as a way of stimming in school, and from there grew my love for tattoos. My main concern with the use of newer ink techniques is the longevity of the ink: how long will it last before it requires a touch-up? Especially when getting tattoos at younger ages, it is likely that the tattoo will not last as long, and that you will eventually need to get it touched up. This can be especially true with color, and is why I pose this question, because with how new this ink seems to be, it poses the question of how long the effect will last on the body. Besides that though, this is such a cool idea, and I would definitely get a tattoo using UV ink if it was affordable enough for me. It adds a whole new dimension of viewing to the artistry that gives you a new perspective of the piece as a whole.
This is a really fascinating idea! The article doesn’t specify what Johnny Hall is using his art for (presumably just for individuals) but I can easily see this gaining traction with the entertainment industry. Imagine a character onstage with an ordinary looking tattoo, then during a lighting change a blacklight comes on and the glow becomes visible! Of course, tattoos have to be removed, so I guess that it might not be sustainable for our industry. Also, one of my immediate thoughts when I saw this article was the health risks of getting an ultraviolet tattoo. On the surface, it doesn’t really sound like a good idea, and the article doesn’t touch on its health implications at all. I’m sure that the UV ink had to be approved by some government organization, but I wonder if this will be like asbestos, where only after it has become widespread will we understand that it, for example, causes cancer.
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