Poppy Colored

"Inspired by our perspective on life, whether we see things in black and white, or in full color, Poppy Colored (a play on the term “rose colored”) depicts a girl and poppy flowers drawn and shaded using graphite and red colored pencil set against a rough mix of white and purple acrylics.

Aside from using a limited color palette, the piece also plays on positive and negative space."

A soft and dreamlike portrait of a woman intertwined with blooming poppies, rendered in graphite and colored pencil against a pale acrylic background. With its delicate limited palette and thoughtful use of positive and negative space, this piece explores perspective, beauty, and the way we choose to see the world. A graceful work for collectors of floral portrait art and surreal-inspired decor.

~ Created in 2026 (16" x 16")

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ABOUT THE CREATOR

Kat Tianzon is a Manila-based tattoo artist and illustrator known for clean linework and black-and-gray pieces. She completed her apprenticeship under Atan Sanchez in 2021 and remained a resident artist at his studio until 2025. Now based in Quezon City, she is part of the artist lineup at Crimson River Tattoo and Pale Rose Tattoo.

Her work is playful and nostalgic, drawing from nature, pop culture, vintage illustrations, and everyday objects. Beyond tattooing, Kat also works in pencil, acrylic, and watercolor.

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ABOUT OFF SKIN

This artwork is part of 'Off Skin', an exhibition by Likhaan in collaboration with Curio Collective, featuring tattoo artists whose creative practices extend beyond the body. Through different mediums and forms of expression, the exhibition celebrates the artistic identities, perspectives, and creative explorations that exist beyond tattooing.

Discover the full 'Off Skin' collection and explore another side of the artists behind the ink here: [link]