Fine art by Ray Bartley

The drawings behind the tattoos.

Faces, symbols, light and atmosphere explored without the constraints of the body. This studio work is part of the same visual language that informs every tattoo.

Hooded figure holding a glowing orb — Mixed media · Symbol and atmosphere

Fragmented female portrait drawing — Portrait study · Light and shadow

Cracked and fragmented female portrait — Portrait study · Form and fracture

Female portrait with a rose — Portrait study · Figure and flora

Graphite portrait of a woman — Graphite · Portrait study

Portrait study · Negative space

Detailed drawing of an eye — Graphite · Detail study

The drawings behind the tattoos.

Bring the idea.We’ll find its strongest form.

Bring the idea.
We’ll find its strongest form.