Bulgarian photographer Ivan Manchev took a trip to Portsmouth, England and was shocked at the amount of imaginative ink he found on the locals. It seems that tattoos are an unknown common theme amongst the townpeople at Portsmouth, so Ivan Manchev decided to document it.
The series is appropriately called 'The Tattoed People of Portsmouth,' and showcases some of the most creative and crazy ink Ivan Manchev came across. Check out the featured gallery to see Portmouth through Ivan Manchev's eyes.
Tatted Townspeople Spreads
Ivan Manchev Shoots the Inked-Up People of Portsmouth
Trend Themes
1. Ink Enthusiasts - Increase in demand for tattoo artists and related products and services.
2. Tattoo Tourism - Opportunity to promote tourism centered around tattoo culture within cities or communities.
3. Virtual Reality Tattoo Experience - Potential for technology to create a virtual reality experience for tattoo enthusiasts to design and preview their tattoos.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - Opportunities for tattoo artists, studios, and suppliers to capitalize on the growing trend of tattoos in communities.
2. Tourism Industry - Opportunities for local businesses and tourism boards to promote and market tattoo culture as a unique selling point.
3. Technology Industry - Opportunities for technology companies to create innovative virtual reality experiences for tattoo enthusiasts to design and preview tattoos before inking.