Justine

"Justine" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

“Tattoos are my form of expression because they show people I am powerful. I may be a tiny girl but I can take some pain and the pain is beautiful and well worth it.” — Justine D.

Ink & Oil is a series of portraits in progress inspired by people and their art. Once relegated to sailors, combat veterans, and the counter culture, tattoos have become ubiquitous. Whether to commemorate a life event, to satisfy an impulse, to make a bold statement, or as a private talisman, … Read More

medium: oil on canvas
size: 40″x 60″
status: available, inquire below

history:

Nov 1 – Nov 30, 2023
Ink & Oil | Solo Exhibition — Barnes-Franklin Gallery, TCC, Farmington, CT

Jul 20 – Jul 31, 2022
Juxtapositions, Portraits & Puns | Solo Exhibition — Five Points Annex Gallery, CT

Jul 14 – Jul 27
Selected Works | Solo Exhibition — Five Points Annex Gallery, CT

Mar 13 – Apr 18, 2020
Power Figures | Invitational Exhibition — Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT

Dec 29 – Jan 28, 2020
Selected Works | Solo Exhibition — Tisanes, Hartford, CT

May 17 – Jun 29, 2019
Beyond Surface | Solo Exhibition — Artwalk, Hartford, CT

Jan 18 – Mar 1, 2019
First Impressions | Juried Exhibition — Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT

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