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.

More nice big angel wings

A while back I showed you the long wing tattoos on winged_boi. Presumably you already know about Elayne Angel‘s pioneering wings (also covered on BME), but I thought that I ought to show you Catie’s wings as well, done by Shaf at Painless Steel in Missoula, MT:

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11 responses to “More nice big angel wings”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 12-23-2005 16:02:04 by littleskittles
    so beautiful 🙂

    Posted on 01-08-2006 20:30:12 by eggtea
    i ussually don’t like wings, but i would have to say this is surly an exeption. very nice work!

    Posted on 01-15-2006 15:51:41 by nowheregrrl
    nicely done, but you’re not an angel, accept it! pls don’t get wing tattoos! Anyone!

    Posted on 02-08-2006 09:03:37 by kelbat
    They are beautiful.

    Posted on 02-14-2006 03:51:00 by allyse
    oh my god – i abslutely adore this….

    Posted on 02-18-2006 19:26:04 by Kelso
    those are amazing wings. i would love to find a tattooist that could do wings for me like that!

    Posted on 04-05-2006 18:54:25 by zero -/-
    i love them! the shadowing is an awsome job!

    Posted on 04-22-2006 15:02:59 by sqrl
    Absolutely amazing. She flys off the site.

  2. alain lascelle Avatar
    alain lascelle

    that is the most amazing tattoo i have ever seen ive been wanting wings for some time know .. i went to the tattoo guy this week to desigen then so im going to go on tuesday n see wat they look like n then i start so if u want to keep track of it ill post some things here if u want thnx for reading be back soon with some more

  3. Elizabeth Mcneilly Avatar

    thoughs wings are rockings.. I’ve been thinking about wings for awhile, now.. I just wanted the wright feather. lookingat your disgn helped alot.. thanks.
    Eliz

  4. sera Avatar

    very very nice!

  5. noe Avatar

    beautiful, exquisite, love it
    !

  6. james Avatar
    james

    2 words suuu weeet!they really are beautiful

  7. Shane Bishop Avatar

    WOW!!! Those are awesome! My artist is drawing my wing design up as we speak!!! i go in on the 14th of Sept. But those wings are exactly how i want mine! but the feathers are a little too big!

  8. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Probably the most stunning wings I’ve ever seen!

  9. jackoverbury Avatar
    jackoverbury

    this is just incredible.
    i got a tattoo because of this.

  10. erica Avatar
    erica

    wow.
    im speachless
    thats amazing.
    you must be very proud to have that tattoo.
    i would be.
    im so jelous :]

  11. nickelplatedmonkey Avatar
    nickelplatedmonkey

    wow those wings are f*****g lush they must have cost a bit.
    Nice photo job too cool contrasts. i love the shading on the feathers, but im affraid ill ahev to agree with shane on the feathers being a little big but still that is an awesome tat, LOVE it.

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