This is David Beckhams ‘guardian angel’ tattoo by Louis Malloy, a tattoo artist originally from Manchester but who now lives in London running a shop called London ink. The tattoo is possibly one of the most famous pieces of art and has been seen all over the world. Tattoo's are (if done by a professional) masterpieces that people carry on their bodies, and this tattoo is one of my favorite because of the shading and the detail. I think the tattoo represents safety, many of his tattoos show the love for his family, so it could represent safety for his family. The tattoo was only the figure of the man to begin with, he had the wings put on at a later stage. I think tattoos show individuality to a certain extent, but some people get tattoo's to fit in. Another of my favorite pieces of art is actually on my body as a tattoo, thats why i admire Louis Malloy's work here, because he's made a personal idea into a masterpiece.

My Top 10 Pieces of Art

           

This is my number 1 piece of art by David Haines. It is a pencil drawing called “The End of the Line” that I saw in the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh. The trainers in the drawing are a symbol of youth and rebellion and are seen in many of his other drawings. They could also symbolise terrorism, and in this drawing, the trainers seem to be what the people will use to hurt the person who is tied up. I love how drawing is used as the final image, because drawing is often just a step in the process, not the end result. The delicate drawing in pencil contrasts to the violent, aggressive image, the first thing i noticed about this drawing is how detailed the leaves are!