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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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Framing Beauty

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Rob

I’m in a good mood today, and part of the reason is that I get to post this photo of the stunning Shandi.  In fact, I’m in such a good mood, the rest of today (up until the news post) will be all BME Boys and Girls!  Happy Friday everyone!

The Baroque inspired frame was done with the intention of leaving it blank, to be filled in with temporary pieces as time goes on.  Pictionary anyone?

The artist Shandi went to for this piece was Lou Jacque from Transcend Tattoo in Connecticut.

Comments

14 responses to “Framing Beauty”

  1. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Gorgeous shade work. At first I got all excited thinking it was an ouroborros until closer examination…and after reading the descript. Still gorgeous work.

  2. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Gorgeous shade work. At first I got all excited thinking it was an ouroborros until closer examination…and after reading the descript. Still gorgeous work.

  3. elad Avatar
    elad

    such a pretty girl

  4. elad Avatar
    elad

    such a pretty girl

  5. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    Such a beautiful piece of ink, shame you cannot see it!

  6. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    Such a beautiful piece of ink, shame you cannot see it!

  7. Sulen Avatar
    Sulen

    Perfect figure, perfect hair.
    Wonderfull original tat.

  8. Sulen Avatar
    Sulen

    Perfect figure, perfect hair.
    Wonderfull original tat.

  9. samantha.darling Avatar
    samantha.darling

    aww yeah 🙂 i love her tattoos. so pretty!

  10. samantha.darling Avatar
    samantha.darling

    aww yeah 🙂 i love her tattoos. so pretty!

  11. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Can you imagine coming up behind her in that pose? I don’t think there’s any word other than “Heaven” that could describe that.

  12. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Can you imagine coming up behind her in that pose? I don’t think there’s any word other than “Heaven” that could describe that.

  13. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    So beautiful — both Shandi and the tattoo!!

  14. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    So beautiful — both Shandi and the tattoo!!

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