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Ryan Darnley is a highly accomplished tattoo artist whose work is deeply rooted in the tradition of old-school tattooing, while pushing decisively beyond it. Drawing from the bold linework and visual language of classic tattoo art, he has developed a style that is unmistakably his own—marked by inventive perspectives, confident shapes, and a fresh compositional sensibility. That evolution came fully into view with Nature and Now, his debut gallery exhibition in the Hudson Valley, a striking series of animal works that bridged tattoo tradition and fine art. The show marked a clear elevation in his practice, revealing an artist capable of reimagining a time-honored form with originality, depth, and contemporary relevance.
Ryan Darnley is a highly accomplished tattoo artist whose work is deeply rooted in the tradition of old-school tattooing, while pushing decisively beyond it. Drawing from the bold linework and visual language of classic tattoo art, he has developed a style that is unmistakably his own—marked by inventive perspectives, confident shapes, and a fresh compositional sensibility. That evolution came fully into view with Nature and Now, his debut gallery exhibition in the Hudson Valley, a striking series of animal works that bridged tattoo tradition and fine art. The show marked a clear elevation in his practice, revealing an artist capable of reimagining a time-honored form with originality, depth, and contemporary relevance.