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Black & White Studies

By Adam Romano

Visual Art

Issue 9, Fall 2021

A black and white drawing of an open ink bottle and its eyedropper lid laying parallel. The entire drawing is composed of tiny ink dots. An artistic process which is called stipple.

A black and white drawing of two skeletons from the navel up. They appear to be made of and originate from the swirling smoke trails which are coming out of their mouths.

About the artist

Adam Romano is the owner of Romano’s Custom Tattoo in Lake Havasu City. While growing up, his family was in the carnival business and traveled semi-yearly between Illinois, Florida, and Arizona. As an adult, Adam is pursuing a career as an award-winning tattoo artist, fine artist, curator, art teacher, and community activist. He is studying Fine Art at MCC and has nearly completed his associate’s degree. Upon completion, he will continue studying art at a university to earn a master’s degree. Adam is on the board of directors at the Lake Havasu Museum of History, President of the Student Art League, and involved in various other clubs and non-profits. Adam’s artwork is viewable online at AdamRomano.art.