'Frutti di Mare'
'Seafood'
illustration by Steve Simpson
Cover for COOK Magazine, Corriere della Sera (Italy)
Print available to buy here: Society6
Inspired by old school tattoos - I love the colour palette, typography and patterns associated with this type of tattoo:))
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/9768fce2e7e9f3f0a30c7d2a0425eee3/926a062f-d6c5-4987-8798-b5529554ad23_rw_1200.jpg?h=8e42e86e8675176e82fe168b16162231)
Initial quick sketch ideas
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actual pixels - artwork was created 32 x 54cm @300dpi with over a 1000 layers (Photoshop)
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poster for sale on Society6
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Belly button piercing
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small detail :))
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Thanks for checking out this project - all appreciations and comments are truly appreciated:))
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