JJ Rogers

My work primarily involves bridging classic tattoo forms with classic art forms such as still life, landscapes, or portraits. Designs incorporating roses, hearts, birds, or even anchors are equally at home on an arm or one of my canvases. By applying tattoo imagery to a canvass, I hope that some of the more effete art enthusiasts will recognize the tattoo as an art form.

I began as a tattoo artist on completing a two-year apprenticeship. Soon after I discovered that the skills and techniques employed in tattooing skin were directly translatable to applying watercolor to paper. In both media, one considers the viscosity of the ink, the absorbency of the substrate, and the layering order to achieve the desired blends and gradients that compose the piece. In both media, choices must be made in needle/brush styles and application pressure. I also apply the fine detail skills acquired as a tattoo artist to my paintings.

Eventually, I moved into acrylics on canvases and murals. The techniques are somewhat different, but the artistic skills remain the same. I am now exploring adding features to both my tattoos and canvasses that can only be seen when exposed to UV blacklight.

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Indian Woman Art Print
Art Print
Indian Woman Art Print
by JJ Rogers
$20.00
Cobra Woman Serving Tray
Serving Tray
Cobra Woman Serving Tray
by JJ Rogers
$80.00
Capturing the Light Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Capturing the Light Stationery Cards
by JJ Rogers
$15.00
Microphone Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
Microphone Framed Canvas
by JJ Rogers
$115.00
Cobra Woman Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Cobra Woman Framed Art Print
by JJ Rogers
$185.00
Lighthouse Wood Wall Art
Wood Wall Art
Lighthouse Wood Wall Art
by JJ Rogers
$150.00
Cobra Woman Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Cobra Woman Acrylic Tray
by JJ Rogers
$55.00
Cobra Woman Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Cobra Woman Stationery Cards
by JJ Rogers
$15.00
Indian Woman Wood Wall Art
Wood Wall Art
Indian Woman Wood Wall Art
by JJ Rogers
$150.00
Indian Woman Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Indian Woman Framed Art Print
by JJ Rogers
$185.00
Lighthouse Metal Print
Metal Print
Lighthouse Metal Print
by JJ Rogers
$180.00