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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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John Joyce, Philadelphia and You

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Jordan Ginsberg


You begged. You pleaded. You weren’t satisfied with a line-up of scarification artists at the upcoming Philadelphia Tattoo Arts convention that featured only John Durante, Brian Decker and Ryan Ouellette. Well, Syracuse heartthrob John Joyce will also be in attendance and is looking to fill up his Friday. How can you resist? You can’t. And not only that, but he’ll be bringing the very talented (and open for appointments) Rick Lohm with him, as well.

Healed shot of the above scarification, after the jump.

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114 responses to “John Joyce, Philadelphia and You”

  1. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    That is BEAUTIFUL. Seriously, the nicest scarification I’ve ever seen.
    /totally jealous

  2. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    That is BEAUTIFUL. Seriously, the nicest scarification I’ve ever seen.
    /totally jealous

  3. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    that looks gorgeous!

  4. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    that looks gorgeous!

  5. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    that looks gorgeous!

  6. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    This is first pic of a scarification I have seen that actually makes me want one. Fucking amazing

  7. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    This is first pic of a scarification I have seen that actually makes me want one. Fucking amazing

  8. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    This is first pic of a scarification I have seen that actually makes me want one. Fucking amazing

  9. lukefuckingmontes. Avatar
    lukefuckingmontes.

    SAMMMMMMMM!!!! it is beautiful, it healed so well. miss you, hopefully see you in sd sometime.

  10. lukefuckingmontes. Avatar
    lukefuckingmontes.

    SAMMMMMMMM!!!! it is beautiful, it healed so well. miss you, hopefully see you in sd sometime.

  11. lukefuckingmontes. Avatar
    lukefuckingmontes.

    SAMMMMMMMM!!!! it is beautiful, it healed so well. miss you, hopefully see you in sd sometime.

  12. serenade Avatar
    serenade

    oh my god – henna inspired? LOVE!

  13. serenade Avatar
    serenade

    oh my god – henna inspired? LOVE!

  14. serenade Avatar
    serenade

    oh my god – henna inspired? LOVE!

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