Eva

McClear.Brian_Eva

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: 48″x 48″ status: available, inquire below Learn More

Down the Rabbit Hole

"Down the Rabbit Hole" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

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: 60″x 40″ status: available, inquire below Learn More

Hand of the Father

"Hand of the Father" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

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: 60″x 40″ status: available, inquire below history: Jul 20 …

Danielle

"Danielle" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

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: 30″x 40″ status: available, inquire below history: Jul 20 – …

Riki

"Rikki" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

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 8 – Nov 19, …

Gabby

"Gabby" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

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: 30″x 40″ status: available, inquire below history: Jul 20 – …

Joelle

"Joelle" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

Joelle — The Free Spirit: “I grew up in a highly religious, repressed upbringing, I had a passion for tattoos from a young age. My secret that I couldn’t share. Now I live my life for me and I make the most of it. I set myself free with tattoos and taking that step has opened up an entire new …

Lou

"Lou" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

Lou — The Guardian: “Each tattoo relates to a significant life changing event or achievement in my life, and each has its own meaning for me. The tattoos are a visible representation of the chrysalis, the change, a representation of how even though an experience may be painful or difficult, something beautiful and meaningful comes through in the end. It …

Chad

"Chad" by Brian McClear | Ink & Oil

Chad — The Forgiven: “Our bodies are a temple so paint the walls. I feel that each of my tattoos represents a different time period of my life.” — Chad L. 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 …

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, …