Kate Helen Muir

tattoo, arm, sleeve, deer, roses, butterflies, gypsy

How to design a Tattoo Sleeve

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] On this page you will find useful tips and resourses for designing a tattoo sleeve Free tattoo sleeve template Easy step by step process Tattoo designs and flash art Instant downloads SVG files Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago
Sugar Skull Tattoo Flash Art Design

Design Ideas for your next Sugar Skull Tattoo

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Sugar Skull Meaning The meaning behind the sugar skull tattoo designs comes from the Mexican day of the dead celebrations. Sugar Skull art showcases a folk art style of adornment. Covering the Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago
Witch tattoo flash sheet

Choosing the Perfect Witch Tattoo Design for you

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Exploring Witches and Magic Witch Tattoo Design Ideas When looking for the perfect witch tattoo design there is a lot of things to consider. Witch tattoo designs that have been designed and inspired Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago
russian doll flowers arm tattoo

Russian Doll & Flowers Tattoo

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago
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Space Head Lady – Arm Tattoo

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago
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Kia Kaha Foot Tattoos

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] https://www.instagram.com/p/BvQzLErFfDl/   [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Kia Kaha Tattoo These Kia Kaha Tattoos were tattooed by Kate Helen Muir, Wellington Tattoo Artist. At Nautilus Creative Space Wellington.   Tattoo shops open in wellington? Contact Kate Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

The Planting of Ideas

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.5.1″ title=”The Planting of Ideas” subhead=”Art as a Visual Mind Map of Wonderings” background_image=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/header-white-01.jpg” text_orientation=”center” saved_tabs=”all” background_layout=”light” background_color=”#ffffff” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.5.1″] Planting visual seeds Before I start a new drawing, painting or piece of art. I start with an idea. When placing Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Woodland Animal Designs with Mandalas and Flowers

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Gorgeous Woodland Animal Designs” subhead=”Woodland Animals with Mandalas and Flowers” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ title_font_size=”40px” background_image=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/header-wood-graphic.jpg” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Series commissioned to go on ceramics. Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Gypsy Girl Designs for Plates

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/20170513_023301.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation=”off” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Drawing gypsy girl designs for ceramics! Sticking with a circular theme, Have come up with more like 2 pairs of girls, rather than a series Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Paint and Pencil on Wood

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Pots Progress

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170309_164631.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] I’m feeling quite happy with my pots today, now I have a little collection sitting together on my desk. I also got some of my Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Testing new mediums – Ceramics

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170110_130850.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”on” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] I have been offered a project that i’m quite excited about, hand painting ceramics. I have re-used one pot over and over to get a Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Lips and Lines Sketching

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Fotor_144884540288076.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] I am practising the reilly drawing method, I really like the line work on the faces, it brings a whole new layer to the sketches Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Sketching Ideas For Book Character

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Screen-Shot-2015-08-16-at-11.56.11-am.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”on” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] A children’s book my mother has written and asked me to illustrate. Just a few concept sketches to get to know the main character.. will Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Sketching Ideas for a Tattoo Sleeve

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” sticky_enabled=”0″] How to start sketching up ideas for your tattoo sleeve If you have a style in mind just start sketching out all your ideas for your Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Gypsy and Sugar Skull Marker Drawing

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Playing with Hair

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago
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Adding Layers of Colour

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Winter Blues

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Painted Wooden Circles

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20151208_003317.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2013-09-03-13.54.35.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Gypsy in Twine Work in Progress

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.katehelenmuir.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20160901_142559.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] A design done all on illustrator, from the extremely messy stage to the refine lines to create a vector line drawing of a gypsy girl Read more…

By Kate Helen Muir, ago

Nesting Sketches

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By Kate Helen Muir, ago