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Atlas black & grey forearm tattoo

A black and grey realism tattoo by Joshua Hancox, the Melbourne-based artist behind Tattooed by Joshua.

The project

This forearm piece shows Atlas carrying a globe above his shoulders. Shaded anatomy, folds of fabric and the curved globe give the figure a sculptural appearance, with the composition extending along the forearm.

Artist

Joshua Hancox

Style

Black and grey realism

Subject

Atlas and a globe

Placement

Forearm

Artist’s project note

Joshua’s original post describes working on this piece during a full-day session. The time needed for a new project depends on its size, placement and detail.

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