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.

Amazing Tall Ship Backpiece

Wow… Check out this photo that our mutual friend Big Rick took at the recent Valley of the Sun Tattoo Expo in Meza, Arizona. That’s definitely one of the prettier backpieces I’ve seen in a while. I really like it.

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6 responses to “Amazing Tall Ship Backpiece”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

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    Posted on 04-20-2006 12:53:23 by 🙂
    Can anyone tell me what the tattoo say? I cant really make it all out

    Posted on 04-20-2006 12:55:31 by dilbert
    That is awesome.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 13:19:35 by :O
    “thank yer luck stars”

    I think, I could be wrong but it looks like, and holy shit that IS one of the best coloured backpieces I’ve seen..

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:15:31 by penski
    Absolutely LOVE the colours but not a huge fan of the image itself 🙂

    *n

    PS: Why are pirates pirates?

    Because they YARRRRRRRR!

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:17:43 by fre_k
    Thats amazing.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 14:27:18 by penski
    My joke or the ink?

    *n

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:07:45 by Sarah
    What a beautiful piece! I wonder how much that would have cost…

    Pretty girl, too. 🙂

    Posted on 04-20-2006 15:53:34 by jeni
    Gorgeous.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 16:00:42 by fre_k
    Penski – i mean the back piece, the joke wasnt that good, lol. 🙂

    Posted on 04-20-2006 16:50:07 by meow
    THANK YER LUCKY STARS!

    Posted on 04-20-2006 17:36:30 by coconutjules
    The reflection of the sunset on the water is so incredibly realistic!

    Posted on 04-20-2006 17:45:40 by tara
    wow. i wonder if it has any specific meaning to her, though? anyway, it’s beautiful, very vivid.

    Posted on 04-20-2006 20:55:37 by S
    Woah, that’s lush! 😀

    Posted on 04-20-2006 21:49:29 by BadlyDrawnGirl
    that is beautiful!!

    Posted on 04-20-2006 23:25:16 by t.thomas
    that looked even better in real life. the guy who did it won a few awards. he’s a great artist.

    Posted on 04-21-2006 20:13:14 by 🙂
    “thank yer luck stars”

    I cant belive how far of I was

    I got it to “thank yet lucky slaves”

  2. cimgunner Avatar
    cimgunner

    I read it cost $3000.00 and took 8 sittings.

  3. Korpi Avatar

    I met this girl at the VOTS convention, believe me, the picture only does this piece partial justice, it’s simply breathtaking.

  4. Bubblez Avatar
    Bubblez

    That looks amazing. Does anyone know who the artist is?

  5. Derek Avatar
    Derek

    Amazing tattoo i plan on gettin my chest covered with a tall ship sailing through rough waters. can you tell me who did this piece?

  6. Cachelle Avatar
    Cachelle

    Yea he’s amazing his name is Matt Geiogamah he works at club tattoo he is amazing he also designed some of the new etnies line of shoes…lol…he’s that good …no seriously he is amazing

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