Travis Phillips: Angkor Electric Tattoo.

You are in Siem Reap, Cambodia and want to get that little something that lasts forever. Forget diamonds and stone carvings and head over to Angkor Electric Tattoo.

Travis Phillips has been tattooing for 15 years and has brought his expertise to Siem Reap. Previously, Travis tattooed at Sacred Heart Tattoo in Atlanta Georgia.

Gakken Madness!

Busted out the Gakkenflex and finished the roll I had in it. Took almost 6 months, I think.

Buddha statue

The Sculpture

The sculpture itself isn't important, but what it represents is. In Siem Reap, Cambodia there is a project called Artisans d'Angkor. There, Cambodians learn traditional handicrafts that were almost lost during their recent history. Not only are the lost arts saved but the craftsmen use the skills learned to earn more. This craftsman creates sculptures for private clients during his weekends. This particular one is for a Chinese client.

Strobist info: 1 flash in softbox at 1/8 power camera right lighting the sculpture from the side. 1 flash with hard light on a VAL lighting the craftsman to accentuate his muscles.

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