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.

Dotwork Tribal Leg Tattoo

This great dotwork tattoo was poked by Eric at Kunst Med Puls in Oslo, Norway. I really love how dotwork has taken off in the last year… I posted a lot of amazing pieces to BodyTwo and hopefully soon we’ll get all that content moved over here.

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Comments

30 responses to “Dotwork Tribal Leg Tattoo”

  1. Ladynitewolf Avatar
    Ladynitewolf

    I love the way this stuff looks. My only question is how in the heck is it going to hold up in the long run? Or do you expect to have it re-done in 10-12 years?

  2. Ladynitewolf Avatar
    Ladynitewolf

    I love the way this stuff looks. My only question is how in the heck is it going to hold up in the long run? Or do you expect to have it re-done in 10-12 years?

  3. Cale Avatar

    Very lovely work. Dot work is quite impressive these days.

  4. Cale Avatar

    Very lovely work. Dot work is quite impressive these days.

  5. Summer Avatar
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  7. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I think pointalism tattooing will start to really catch on. I seen Katherine using it to create a portrait of Scarface and it looked way better than traditional shading. I like this tribal version.

  8. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I think pointalism tattooing will start to really catch on. I seen Katherine using it to create a portrait of Scarface and it looked way better than traditional shading. I like this tribal version.

  9. Shannon Avatar

    Ladynitewolf – Some might suggest it will hold up better?

  10. Shannon Avatar

    Ladynitewolf – Some might suggest it will hold up better?

  11. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I never see any dot work coming from the US. Anyone point me to some american examples?

  12. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    I never see any dot work coming from the US. Anyone point me to some american examples?

  13. top26 Avatar
    top26

    nice trainers…

    lovely dotwork too :o)

  14. top26 Avatar
    top26

    nice trainers…

    lovely dotwork too :o)

  15. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Wow, that’s really nice. I love the effect of that.

  16. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Wow, that’s really nice. I love the effect of that.

  17. Ren Avatar
    Ren

    some suggest it will fade away much faster than traditional tattooing. Butt i like the style very much!

  18. Ren Avatar
    Ren

    some suggest it will fade away much faster than traditional tattooing. Butt i like the style very much!

  19. Slaine Avatar
    Slaine

    I fell in love with the dot work tattoos coming out of Copenhagen’s http://tattoo.dk. I’ve had a couple of pieces done now, and after (only) 4 years there has been no deterioration. I’m trying to work out when I can get back for a third, but Australia is a loooooooooooooooooooong way away from Copenhagen and Oslo!

  20. Slaine Avatar
    Slaine

    I fell in love with the dot work tattoos coming out of Copenhagen’s http://tattoo.dk. I’ve had a couple of pieces done now, and after (only) 4 years there has been no deterioration. I’m trying to work out when I can get back for a third, but Australia is a loooooooooooooooooooong way away from Copenhagen and Oslo!

  21. SIAHballS Avatar
    SIAHballS

    yeah i am more interested in dotwork every time i see it. its a very striking stle. if i can find an accomplished artist in the boston area, itll be my next piece.

  22. SIAHballS Avatar
    SIAHballS

    yeah i am more interested in dotwork every time i see it. its a very striking stle. if i can find an accomplished artist in the boston area, itll be my next piece.

  23. Kat777 Avatar
    Kat777

    i love love love this style!
    anyone know of someone in the southwest US whos got experience?

  24. Kat777 Avatar
    Kat777

    i love love love this style!
    anyone know of someone in the southwest US whos got experience?

  25. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    wow, thats incredible.

  26. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    wow, thats incredible.

  27. Epic_Killz Avatar
    Epic_Killz

    There are some American guys doin this stuff. I live in TX, and I just got done with a Tibetan Buddhist themed dotwork 3/4 sleeve. Looks AMAZING. My artist had never done anything like that before, but he’s exceptional in his abilities to give ya JUST what ya want!

  28. Epic_Killz Avatar
    Epic_Killz

    There are some American guys doin this stuff. I live in TX, and I just got done with a Tibetan Buddhist themed dotwork 3/4 sleeve. Looks AMAZING. My artist had never done anything like that before, but he’s exceptional in his abilities to give ya JUST what ya want!

  29. Playa P Avatar
    Playa P

    Thats crazy nice..is there a meaning to it?

  30. Playa P Avatar
    Playa P

    Thats crazy nice..is there a meaning to it?

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