Mellon Collie Illustrations (1995)

by John Craig

The original art from Mellon Collie, now on skin.

On October 23, 1995, Smashing Pumpkins released Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness(*) — a double album whose visual identity, created by collage artist John Craig, became as iconic as the music itself. Working from Billy Corgan's sketches and notes, Craig created a glyph for each of the album's 27 songs, published in a companion lyric booklet.

This collection is Blackdot's second release with Craig, making all 27 original glyphs available as licensed tattoos.

(*) See disclaimer below.

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Star Nymph by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Star Nymph by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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Rose by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Rose by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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    Winged Hourglass by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Winged Hourglass by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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      Pig by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Pig by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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        Anchor by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Anchor by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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          Ring by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Ring by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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            Crossed Keys by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Crossed Keys by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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              For decades, John's artwork has inspired tattoos without compensation. Through Blackdot, he earns a royalty every time one of his glyphs is worn, and works directly with the team on curation, pricing, and scarcity.

               
              Maiden by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Maiden by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                Tightrope Walker by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Tightrope Walker by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                  Linked Rings by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Linked Rings by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                    Night Sky by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Night Sky by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                      Oak by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Oak by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                        Pocket Watch by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Pocket Watch by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                          Beetle Rider by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Beetle Rider by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                            Hound by John Craig - tattoo render on skin Hound by John Craig - tattoo render on arm

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                              Disclaimer: Art in this collection is not endorsed by, sponsored by, approved by, or otherwise affiliated with The Smashing Pumpkins. All intellectual property rights, including trademarks, and copyrights related to The Smashing Pumpkins' music and brand remain the sole property of their respective rights holders. The use of The Smashing Pumpkins name on this website is purely for informational purposes. Use of any other identifiable feature of The Smashing Pumpkins' music or album art does not indicate any endorsement, sponsorship, approval, or affiliation of Mr. Craig's collection for Blackdot by The Smashing Pumpkins or any member thereof. All opinions expressed on this page are Mr. Craig's own, and do not reflect any views held by The Smashing Pumpkins or any member thereof.