Hen is a tattoo artist from Seoul who gets ideas for her bright designs from animals. The cute side of animals big and small is shown in these simple drawings by using strong lines, simple shapes, and bright colors.
There are colorful sheep, long-lashed hedgehogs, and kittens with funny faces. All of these happy animals look like they belong in their own comic book. When Hen does tattoos, she uses both hatch marks and stippling to show the texture of the animal’s fur, add color, and give the piece a sense of movement. She also often adds little twinkles to her cute figures by drawing four straight black lines and one yellow dot in the middle.
Hen’s tattoos often feature animals with simple details, though some designs incorporate more intricate—and occasionally magical—backgrounds. In one notable piece, two cats snuggle inside a rocketship reminiscent of a cartoon, blasting off into space. Another tattoo portrays a cheerful dog seated inside a giant coffee mug. Regardless of the animal or scale, Hen transforms each image into a vibrant, whimsical tableau.
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