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.

“Digital and Reality Combine” Heart Tattoo

Thanks to Kaytee for sharing her partially pixelated heart tattoo (“Digital and Reality Combine”) done by Joe Drache at Accent Tattoo & Piercing in Ukiah, CA.

Comments

17 responses to ““Digital and Reality Combine” Heart Tattoo”

  1. Kustom Chris Avatar

    I seriously just clicked this thinking it was one of those blurred images you post on occasion…..must be tired

  2. alan Avatar

    Neat tattoo. Anybody that likes this should check out Nick Baxter’s work (of Transcend Tattoo in Connecticut). Other than his work just being amazing, he pretty much perfected this style (and as far as I know was one of the first to play around with the theme of partial pixelation).

  3. Ghostie Avatar

    I really like the concept.

  4. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    IS it the picture or my eyes? Its an awsome lookin tat, but it looks like there is a blow out on the top right 1/4 black pixel. I could be just to stoned too…

  5. green.plasticjen Avatar

    i saw this done in a tattoo magazine years ago except it was a sleeve of autumn leaves. it was beautiful and i, sady, dont remember who the artist was.

  6. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    Too bad green.plasticjen, I’d love to see that, as I have a great love for autumn leaves.

  7. seraphia Avatar
    seraphia

    You must be talking about Nick Baxter, http://www.nickbaxter.com/
    There’s tons of cool stuff in his gallery, including that autumn sleeve and more pixelated stuff. Sweet.

  8. Poppie Avatar

    I really like this!

  9. ButterflyGhost Avatar
    ButterflyGhost

    ooh i really like this, i think the colours are lovely too

  10. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    Awesome! A tattoo that isn’t quite finished loading 🙂

  11. Leeanne Avatar
    Leeanne

    Nick Baxter was the first thing I thought of, too. Though I knew right off the bat this wasn’t one of his, because, no offense, Nick’s work is better.

    The heart is cute, though!

  12. Ally Beans Avatar

    oooh pretty =)

  13. Ally Beans Avatar

    the nick baxter stuff is freaking amazing by the way…

  14. katie kutthroat Avatar

    i love the pixalized work and ally is right nick baxter is AMAZING!

  15. renna Avatar
    renna

    Awsome

  16. nick Avatar
    nick

    yikes looks like mr. nick baxter in need of an apology…

    http://nickbaxter.com/

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