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.

NIX 2006

Thanks to Damien for another great convention here in Toronto. Phil and Joan took lots of photos — I’ll post them tomorrow in the NIX tattoo convention gallery, as well as more on other subjects.

Comments

9 responses to “NIX 2006”

  1. pyro Avatar
    pyro

    Aah, hippies everywhere. They say they want to save the world, but all they do is sit around and smoke pot!

  2. ItchyStitches Avatar
    ItchyStitches

    Seen lot’s of those “borneo roses” around lately, I guess they’re “cool”. well they look nice anyway. What’s that instrument called that he’s holding?

  3. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    The Borneo Rose he has Tattooed was done by the Boneo Head Hunters, Hand Taped. the Drum i dont know what it is called was signed by all the Artists he met that weekend. in edition to the Rose he also had a few other hand tapped tattoos on his legs done ovet the years at tattoo conventions by the Head Hunters.

  4. tattd_star Avatar

    I can tell just by looking at this guy that I’d like him 😛

  5. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    OK, am I the only person who hasn’t figured out how to browse through the new ModBlog entries withouit having to go back to the main page?

  6. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    wow,he looks like my 7th and 8th grade science teacher…he made science fun

  7. Michelle Avatar

    this guy looks like he could DEFINATELY make science fun 😉

    and dont bogard man, pass that shit!

  8. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    I LOVE the old man of the wind pipe hanging around his neck. It looks hand carved. Thats one nice piece of work, the guy too 😉 Wish I could see more of his ink and spend a few hrs sittin back talking to him.

  9. tattoo_maniac Avatar
    tattoo_maniac

    puff..puff..give. its what its all about

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