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.

Tattoo Miscellany

Since I’m going to be mostly offline for a couple days (as will Jordan who will be covering the Guadalajara convention with Rafael), I thought I’d post a little more to keep you occupied. First, if the entry about Craig tattooing his dog upset you, let me offer you this more easy-to-digest dog tattoo by Matt Lautar at Great Southern Tattoo in College Park, Maryland.

I recently mentioned “finger mustache” tattoos. Well, I’ve been seeing them more and more. Here’s one on Embot (by Jason Bradshaw at Custom Ink in Isla Vista, CA), and another on El Pulpo in Germany.

I also recently mentioned My Little Pony tattoos so I thought I ought to showcase the fabulous My Little Pony sleeve that Venus Pink had done by Kim Durham at Brewery Ink in Los Angeles.

And, finally, if you’re having a downer day, maybe you’ll like this combination piercing and stapling by Anders the Piercing Guy down in Brisbane, Australia.

See you in Amsterdam!

Comments

12 responses to “Tattoo Miscellany”

  1. .truth Avatar
    .truth

    The staff @ Celestial Ring in Dublin, Ireland all have finger moustaches. I think you can find a pic of them by searching through the archives.

    .truth

  2. .truth Avatar
    .truth

    The staff @ Celestial Ring in Dublin, Ireland all have finger moustaches. I think you can find a pic of them by searching through the archives.

    .truth

  3. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    🙂

  4. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    🙂

  5. spunky_nikki Avatar

    I think the dog is a French Bulldog

  6. spunky_nikki Avatar

    I think the dog is a French Bulldog

  7. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    awww smiley! super cute

  8. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    awww smiley! super cute

  9. Spin Avatar
    Spin

    Just a comment on the My Little Pony sleeve tats… Beautiful work, just wish the colors of the ponies were true to the actual ponies. I’m thinking of getting some ponies done myself. So many to pick from it is very hard to choose one.

    -Spin

  10. Spin Avatar
    Spin

    Just a comment on the My Little Pony sleeve tats… Beautiful work, just wish the colors of the ponies were true to the actual ponies. I’m thinking of getting some ponies done myself. So many to pick from it is very hard to choose one.

    -Spin

  11. Pierre Corsetti Avatar

    Interessanter Post, vielen Dank.

  12. Pierre Corsetti Avatar

    Interessanter Post, vielen Dank.

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