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.

Flying Sushi

Max Brand sends in a photo of Britt’s tattoo, flying sushi, done by Russ Abbott at Ink and Dagger Tattoo in Decatur, GA.

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30 responses to “Flying Sushi”

  1. Scott Avatar

    Sigh, thats not a California roll is it???

  2. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

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    where is it located? its hard to tell… i’m guessing by what looks like the top edge of pants that it is on the hip, facing forward… but i’m not sure? Just curious!

  3. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Russ Abbott eh? He wouldn’t get away with THAT name in the UK.

  4. TeaDream Avatar
    TeaDream

    Oh, and it comes complete with corrugated green plastic fake grass wings! Best sushi tattoo idea yet.

    and yes that does look like a large belt loop, I’m guessing more towards the back though.

  5. Chuc0lat Avatar

    Weeeeee flying california roll come to meeeeeee!

    Mega sushi love

  6. bebopobsession Avatar

    this is most excellent.

  7. Lapin Avatar

    I bet I know what her favorite food is!!! lol but I do love the color work and the wings, those things are sweet!!!

  8. xbriannax Avatar

    i love it. especially the wings!

  9. blackandblue Avatar
    blackandblue

    mmmm, i think i know what im getting for lunch…

  10. natalie elizabeth Avatar
    natalie elizabeth

    hahah i had california rolls today =]

  11. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    TeaDream – I didn’t notice the wings’ theme, you’re right, that’s excellent!

  12. acreativename Avatar
    acreativename

    I haven’t ever eaten sushi, but I really really like the way the wings look.

  13. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Never eaten sushi? I’ve got to make that the new poll on BME later today…!

  14. chelle Avatar

    ive never eaten sushi either, but for some reason sushi tattoos are adorable.

  15. JP Avatar

    That is fantastic. The colors are beautiful.

  16. Milton78 Avatar

    100% great! Nice line work on the rice and beautiful colours!

  17. senda Avatar

    that’s a nice tattoo, i wish i liked sushi 🙁

  18. Jenny Avatar

    Oh, man…that makes me hungry…totally craving sushi now.

  19. terry Avatar
    terry

    it’s so funny when at first you can’t see it and then when you do you wonder how you didn’t. at first look it looked like a weird maggo ring to me. haha.

  20. Casey Avatar

    Those wings have got to be the greatest thing I’ve seen all day.
    Very good execution of the rice, too.

  21. Willbilly Avatar
    Willbilly

    WASABI!

  22. dazy Avatar

    i love the wings 🙂
    i so need to get some sushi soon, it’s been way too long

  23. shanahan Avatar
    shanahan

    Mmm…one can live on sushi alone. Looks like it’s placed somewhere on the abdomen, near the digestive track perhaps? It’s convenient to have your favorite food tattooed on you, bring me one of these!

  24. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    WINGNUT!

  25. Phalaeo Avatar
    Phalaeo

    I love the idea, but the execution isn’t for me.

  26. Russ Abbott Avatar

    I’m honored to see this tattoo up here, thanks Max.

  27. MaxBrand Avatar

    yay!….what’s up Russ?!….my pleasure!….

    Britt will be super happy about this, and the tattoo is on her waist line, but totally on her side (not on her front or back)…

    And I guess they went with California Roll cause it’s pretty recognizable….

    YAY!….thanks everyone!

  28. Ace Avatar
    Ace

    I aint a fan of sushi… but that tatt is SLICK!

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