Eclectic Tattooer at  Studio Arcanum , Seattle, WA StephHanlon.com Instagram Facebook Email: stephhanlonart@gmail.com Eclecticism: is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases. All Images & Design © Steph Hanlon #StephHanlon #tattoo #tatuaje #ink #tattooist #tattooartist #watercolor

Geometric prints, multicolored transitory architectures that mix with gray bodies and organic forms. OKUDA SAN MIGUEL  is inspired by surrealism art, pop art, and even different cultures he comes across with throughout his travels. He is also inspired by films that are created by Jodorowsky, Michael Gondry, Leos Carax, and Terry Guilliam to name a few. His kaleidoscopic colors, skulls, geometric patterns, they produce mental incitement and visually delightful content. His vibrant jungle of colors found its place on walls, paintings, photographs. Okuda’s signature is color, the brighter the better. The artist believes in his freedom to create art and stay positive. He does not believe in religion but believes that God is inside every individual. The best way to live life is to be a good and a peaceful person. Infinite World 2015, a film by Okuda San Miguel from Javier Díaz on Vimeo . #Okuda #Spanishartist #streetartist #Surrealist

ALEXANDRE MONTEIRO aka HOPARE is a Paris-based figure of the street art scene. He was around 12 years old when he started his very first illegal graffiti. Hopare’s creations are all arranged in a perfect geometry and a graphic abstract style. Often featuring faces, the artist uses variations of straight lines going from parallel to crossed ones. This complex pattern of lines gives an acute flow to his artwork, set up in a pure but strong movement. Hopare’s inspiration comes from his own environment but also his numerous travels. The faces you can see, the floral or architectural designs come from striking places the artist visited, people he met and the emotions felt are represented with straight lines and a palette of bright colors. Another big part of Hopare’s work is his admirable use of shadow, light and space which deliver the 3D look of his portfolio. The purpose of his murals is to build a connection with the passersby. #hopare #streetartist #GRAFFITI #artist #ThePerfectGeometry

SETH GLOBEPAINTER  aka Julien Malland graduated from the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris. He created a large scale of murals on the street walls of many countries like India, China, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, etc. Many of Malland’s works are a collaboration with local artists and, thus, full of local cultural components. Having spent the last two weeks in China, all of his paintings are depicting children – being inspired by the environment where he is painting. The children are all facing away from the viewer, like their attention is totally absorbed by colors and light, parting from the urban monotone facades. #ChinaWalls #FrenchArtist #painting #SethGlobepainter

Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art opened last week in Brussels, Belgium. The first museum of its kind, dedicated to contemporary artwork is a radical space with huge potential, and the inaugural exhibition establishes a powerful tone. Graphic design, illustration, comic design, tattoo design, graffiti, street art, plastic arts, wheat pasting, sculpture, text, advertising, pop, story-telling, aerosol, brushwork, and naturally, dripping paint. Certainly street culture has been blending these influences together in a continuous hunger for experimentation; punk with hip-hop, skateboarding with tattoo, performance art with graffiti – for the past four decades at least. With the inaugural exhibition “City Lights” MOMO, Swoon, Faile, and Maya Hayuk each carry what made their street practice exclusive, but with an extra dimension of experience and evolution. Read more on the exhibition on the official website . The impressive inaugural exhibition, City Lights, is on view through the end of August and we can’t wait to see what will follow next. #MAYAHAYUK #MOMO #FAILE #Swoon #Brussels #Artists #MIMA

The Crystal Ship has found land! Or the very cool Belgium festival of contemporary art, which brings together some of the most awesome street artists from around the world, with the sole purpose of … street artistry. Some stand out more than others and one example is Australian artist Fintan Magee , who has managed to outdo himself with his latest artwork. His piece, on a 13 story building, portrays a girl and her reflection in troubled waters and her birdie sidekick. Massively cool, isn’t it ? #FintanMagee #mural #Belgium #CrystalShipFestival #streetart #Ostend

After 23 years as a graffiti artist, FALKO is generally seen as an integral part of the foundation and development of South Africa’s graffiti scene. After a short attempt of studying graphic design, Falko decided to perfect the art form that kept him occupied during his years at high school. His work soon became a recognized feature around the Cape Flats, and eventually around the country. In a project called Once Upon a Town, Falko collaborates with Red Bull South Africa to travel to small towns across the country and paint some walls. “The reason why I come to small towns specifically, is because small towns need it the most”, says the artist. “I’m not coming in to save lives, I’m not coming here to preach, I’m not coming here to tell you to get an education. It’s not forced.” #Joyfulelephants #mural #Villages #SouthAfrica #streetartist #GRAFFITI #FALKO

Street artist Louis Masai  is on a one-way mission to raise awareness on endangered creatures from UK wildlife. His London murals, including a hedgehog, beetle and sparrow, highlight species loss within the UK. After Louis moved to London two years ago, having spent the previous 10 years in Cornwall where he completed his fine art degree, his father saw the possibility of selling his work rather than simply painting for pleasure. His recent documentation of threatened creatures and raising of awareness of statistics has on occasions brought the notion of activism to light. “I only see myself as an artist but I definitely see the power of visual language upon a wider audience and I’m enjoying utilizing that power via my murals and the modern world of social networking.” #wildlife #mural #streetart #GRAFFITI #UK #endangeredspecies #LOUISMASAI

LEON KEER  learned how to paint through designing and producing huge advertising murals for corporations like Coca-Cola. His know-how on materials, gained by painting on all kinds of foundations for his clients, led to an interest in exploring materials and techniques. Keer creates work on canvas and 3D artwork on the streets all over the world. Leon usually paints contemporary themes which involve environmental concerns. ‘ Every street art piece is unique and belongs to the street and its residents, the temporary fact about this art form strengthens its existence ’. #3DStreetPainting #Astonishing #LeonKeer

IGOR MORSKI is a Polish painter, illustrator and graphic designer whose surreal work would make a casual observer take a second look. MORSKI has created many amazing and astonishing absurd illustrations. IGOR is known for his huge imagination and creativity to bring to life such an interesting situations which are appreciated by many. Presently, he focuses on mixed media graphic art, based mainly on photo manipulation, drawing and, recently, also 3D. The Polish artist is a fiery critic of our modern society. With his provocative illustration series “ System Failure ”, IGOR evaluates topics like greed and the cult of beauty, along with the crisis of economic and social values. More on IGOR MORSKI you can find here . #Illustration #photography #MixedMediaGraphic #artist #polishpainter #graphicdesigner #IGORMORSKI

The legend of 1000 cranes and Sadako’s story, a little girl who lived the tragedy of Hiroshima, inspired the “Mademoiselle” to start composing it’s artistic and urban works in connection with these facts. The 29-year-old Mademoiselle Maurice , now based in Paris, develops and creates endless colorful works with origami, lace or embroidery. Arranged both carelessly and in detailed frame-ups, Mademoiselle Maurice attaches thousands of dazzlingly colored origami works to unexpected places, decorating everything from the ceilings of national art museums to the worn sides of ancient buildings. You can see more of her origami works on her Instagram   and Facebook . all images via Mademoiselle Maurice #Carouselofemotions #installation #mademoisellemaurice #streetart

The 34 year old graffiti girl, Panmela Castro , is a Brazilian artist who exploits graffiti as a platform to raise awareness on women’s rights and the popularity of domestic violence occurring to women in Brazil. The graffiti girl, also known as Anarkia Boladona , hoped that through her art, women in Brazil would realize that they have rights, and that there is legal protection for women. Panmela has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the School of Fine Arts at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts program at the State University of Rio de Janeiro . Panmela has earned herself a place among the most important figures in the Brazilian graffiti movement. “ I explore, I create, I dream: artistic experiences about the female body in the urban landscape .” Her work, along with her leadership and creativity, led the Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation   to honor Panmela at the DVF Awards   in March of 2012. #GraffitiGirloftheDay #PANMELACASTRO #mural #graffitigirl #streetart