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.

I Heart Tattoos

I love getting photos of tattooed people. I prefer them to be good tattoos, but honestly, almost without exception I think tattoos, good or bad, make a person look better. Try and think about the people below without the tattoos, and while I’m sure they’d still look good, there’d be something important missing. When I was a little kid, I drew on myself — I’ve never liked the appearance of plainskin.

Credits, left to right: 1. Tribal by Mike at Premiere in Brooklyn, and ankh by Ink Link in Charlotte, NC, 2. Kelly’s very nice carnation tattoo by Jay at Addictive in London, Ontario, and 3. Ava‘s wonderful work by Yann at Your meat is mine in Paris, France.

Comments

4 responses to “I Heart Tattoos”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-30-2006 22:04:17 by BadlyDrawnGirl
    Damn plainskins!!!!!

    😛

    Posted on 01-30-2006 22:27:48 by blastphem0r
    i like the simplicity of the carnations. no black, just color. it’s very feminine. beautiful.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 00:20:38 by CS Williams
    It’s tough to see Charlotte’s ink, I do like the flowers, but it’s Ava’s that gets me, it’s just great. Whispy, magical beautiful comes to mind.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 00:35:58 by boucanier
    I love th carnations and Ava’s work.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 02:43:42 by dream3r
    More hot guys. Women are beautiful, but so are men.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 05:20:36 by April
    So amazingly beautiful.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 10:35:25 by MOIA
    I second that! MORE HOT GUYS with links to their IAM!!!

    Posted on 01-31-2006 12:08:28 by DTM
    I too started out drawing on my skin, and look at me now.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 21:26:30 by .
    haha. *blatant plug for iam page*

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-30-2006 22:04:17 by BadlyDrawnGirl
    Damn plainskins!!!!!

    😛

    Posted on 01-30-2006 22:27:48 by blastphem0r
    i like the simplicity of the carnations. no black, just color. it’s very feminine. beautiful.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 00:20:38 by CS Williams
    It’s tough to see Charlotte’s ink, I do like the flowers, but it’s Ava’s that gets me, it’s just great. Whispy, magical beautiful comes to mind.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 00:35:58 by boucanier
    I love th carnations and Ava’s work.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 02:43:42 by dream3r
    More hot guys. Women are beautiful, but so are men.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 05:20:36 by April
    So amazingly beautiful.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 10:35:25 by MOIA
    I second that! MORE HOT GUYS with links to their IAM!!!

    Posted on 01-31-2006 12:08:28 by DTM
    I too started out drawing on my skin, and look at me now.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 21:26:30 by .
    haha. *blatant plug for iam page*

  3. Jenilyn Avatar

    Very beautiful. When the tattoo highlights the ody part as it does here, it really brings out the features of their bodies. I love the middle one.

  4. Jenilyn Avatar

    Very beautiful. When the tattoo highlights the ody part as it does here, it really brings out the features of their bodies. I love the middle one.

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