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.

Bold Facial Tattoo Work

I really like the new facial work that Donkey Boy got from Andy Barela at American Graffiti in Las Cruces, NM. It’s a simple concept, but I’m a big fan of the “repeated triangles” school of tribal.

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12 responses to “Bold Facial Tattoo Work”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

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    Posted on 05-27-2006 11:42:11 by penski
    ….Jimmy Pop?

    *n

    Posted on 05-27-2006 13:19:53 by nymphette
    Hot! As always… 🙂

    Posted on 05-30-2006 09:47:09 by jasonthe29th
    damn, penski beat me to it.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 05-27-2006 11:42:11 by penski
    ….Jimmy Pop?

    *n

    Posted on 05-27-2006 13:19:53 by nymphette
    Hot! As always… 🙂

    Posted on 05-30-2006 09:47:09 by jasonthe29th
    damn, penski beat me to it.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 05-27-2006 11:42:11 by penski
    ….Jimmy Pop?

    *n

    Posted on 05-27-2006 13:19:53 by nymphette
    Hot! As always… 🙂

    Posted on 05-30-2006 09:47:09 by jasonthe29th
    damn, penski beat me to it.

  4. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    Excellent bold face tattooing. Good potential for total face coverage.

  5. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    Excellent bold face tattooing. Good potential for total face coverage.

  6. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    Excellent bold face tattooing. Good potential for total face coverage.

  7. bob fox Avatar
    bob fox

    i love the tribl cheek tattoo would love to get a tribl pece on my face one day

  8. bob fox Avatar
    bob fox

    i love the tribl cheek tattoo would love to get a tribl pece on my face one day

  9. bob fox Avatar
    bob fox

    i love the tribl cheek tattoo would love to get a tribl pece on my face one day

  10. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    I’m really digging the roses on the side of his neck, the tribal is cool too.

  11. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    I’m really digging the roses on the side of his neck, the tribal is cool too.

  12. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    I’m really digging the roses on the side of his neck, the tribal is cool too.

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