ESS22
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ESS22

Hand-painted ink works that bridge the gap between traditional tattoo art and emotive expressionism.

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Works by ESS22

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Two Of Swords — framed, leaning against the wall

Two Of Swords

ESS22

£28.79
Portal — framed, leaning against the wall

Portal

ESS22

£28.79
Crystalline Heart — framed, leaning against the wall

Crystalline Heart

ESS22

£23.99
The Cord — framed, leaning against the wall

The Cord

ESS22

£23.99

About ESS22

Every sale pays ESS22 directly.A meaningful share of each purchase goes to the artist.

ESS22 is an American artist who creates emotive figurative works rooted in the bold energy of German expressionism and the crisp lines of traditional American tattoo aesthetics. Working primarily on paper, the artist utilizes ink and a paintbrush to bring fierce feminine figures to life, often incorporating intricate textile-inspired patterns into the compositions. The practice relies on the meticulous spit shading technique, a method that lends a unique depth and texture to each hand-painted piece. Recognized in publications like Current Masters and ArtHoleUK, ESS22’s work spans from gallery-scale paintings to accessible formats like mail art, stickers, and art cards.

Visual voice

The work of ESS22 is defined by a sharp, illustrative quality that merges the raw emotion of expressionist art with the structured beauty of textile design. Recurring subjects include powerful female forms characterized by bold ink work and the subtle gradients of traditional spit shading.
Fierce Feminine FiguresGerman ExpressionismTraditional Tattoo AestheticInk On PaperSpit Shading TechniqueTextile Patterns

Good to Know

What techniques does ESS22 use to create their art?

ESS22 hand-paints on paper using ink, paintbrushes, and a traditional spit shading technique.

What are the primary influences in this collection?

The work is inspired by German expressionism, traditional American tattoo aesthetics, and the patterns found in textiles.

Where has ESS22’s work been published?

The artist has been featured in Current Masters Vol. 6, ArtHoleUK Magazine Vol. 3, and online via The Art Blog (Philly).

In what formats can I collect ESS22's work?

Beyond gallery pieces, the artwork is available in the form of stickers, mail art, and art cards.

What are the recurring subjects in the art of ESS22?

The collection focuses on creating intriguing, fierce feminine figures and emotive figurative representations.

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