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.

Hairless cat tattoo

As seen at the St. Petersburgh Tattoo Fest 2006 by Babakhin Dmitry:

Comments

96 responses to “Hairless cat tattoo”

  1. bwd Avatar
    bwd

    GORGEOUS! Bravo to the artist. What a sexy beastie! I have a little meatloaf of a Devon Rex and she looks almost exactly like this cutie. When I sketch her I still have the toughest time with those wrinkles. Kinda like drawing wrinkles in clothing, same principles, lol

    rock on

  2. bwd Avatar
    bwd

    GORGEOUS! Bravo to the artist. What a sexy beastie! I have a little meatloaf of a Devon Rex and she looks almost exactly like this cutie. When I sketch her I still have the toughest time with those wrinkles. Kinda like drawing wrinkles in clothing, same principles, lol

    rock on

  3. ellyboo Avatar
    ellyboo

    its so ugly is cute

  4. ellyboo Avatar
    ellyboo

    its so ugly is cute

  5. ellyboo Avatar
    ellyboo

    its so ugly is cute

  6. ellyboo Avatar
    ellyboo

    its so ugly is cute

  7. envy Avatar
    envy

    wish that artist was in the us.
    i am looking for an artist to do a portrait of my kitty and have yet to find one to do her justice.

  8. envy Avatar
    envy

    wish that artist was in the us.
    i am looking for an artist to do a portrait of my kitty and have yet to find one to do her justice.

  9. envy Avatar
    envy

    wish that artist was in the us.
    i am looking for an artist to do a portrait of my kitty and have yet to find one to do her justice.

  10. envy Avatar
    envy

    wish that artist was in the us.
    i am looking for an artist to do a portrait of my kitty and have yet to find one to do her justice.

  11. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    envy, you may want to check out Tom Renshaw: http://www.tomrenshaw.com/

  12. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    envy, you may want to check out Tom Renshaw: http://www.tomrenshaw.com/

  13. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    envy, you may want to check out Tom Renshaw: http://www.tomrenshaw.com/

  14. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    envy, you may want to check out Tom Renshaw: http://www.tomrenshaw.com/

  15. MELANIE Avatar
    MELANIE

    IVE GOT A SPHYNX MYSELF THAT TATTOO IS FAB AND SO REALISTIC

  16. MELANIE Avatar
    MELANIE

    IVE GOT A SPHYNX MYSELF THAT TATTOO IS FAB AND SO REALISTIC

  17. MELANIE Avatar
    MELANIE

    IVE GOT A SPHYNX MYSELF THAT TATTOO IS FAB AND SO REALISTIC

  18. MELANIE Avatar
    MELANIE

    IVE GOT A SPHYNX MYSELF THAT TATTOO IS FAB AND SO REALISTIC

  19. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Actually, in response to whomever was going on about cross breeding and genetic manipulation….

    The hairless gene in sphynx cats was a completely natural mutation. No one said “hey lets make cats not grow fur” It was found in a little of barn cats in Canada (hence Canadian Hairless)

    They really do have a small down fun, and are quite soft. And because they don’t have all the longer fur to keep them warm they’re more affectionate towards humans because they want our warmth.

    I currently have a 4 and a half month old kitten and he’s the most amazing cat I’ve ever owned.

  20. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Actually, in response to whomever was going on about cross breeding and genetic manipulation….

    The hairless gene in sphynx cats was a completely natural mutation. No one said “hey lets make cats not grow fur” It was found in a little of barn cats in Canada (hence Canadian Hairless)

    They really do have a small down fun, and are quite soft. And because they don’t have all the longer fur to keep them warm they’re more affectionate towards humans because they want our warmth.

    I currently have a 4 and a half month old kitten and he’s the most amazing cat I’ve ever owned.

  21. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Actually, in response to whomever was going on about cross breeding and genetic manipulation….

    The hairless gene in sphynx cats was a completely natural mutation. No one said “hey lets make cats not grow fur” It was found in a little of barn cats in Canada (hence Canadian Hairless)

    They really do have a small down fun, and are quite soft. And because they don’t have all the longer fur to keep them warm they’re more affectionate towards humans because they want our warmth.

    I currently have a 4 and a half month old kitten and he’s the most amazing cat I’ve ever owned.

  22. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Actually, in response to whomever was going on about cross breeding and genetic manipulation….

    The hairless gene in sphynx cats was a completely natural mutation. No one said “hey lets make cats not grow fur” It was found in a little of barn cats in Canada (hence Canadian Hairless)

    They really do have a small down fun, and are quite soft. And because they don’t have all the longer fur to keep them warm they’re more affectionate towards humans because they want our warmth.

    I currently have a 4 and a half month old kitten and he’s the most amazing cat I’ve ever owned.

  23. Zara Avatar

    wauw !
    your sphynx tat2 is SUPER !!!
    kisses to the cat 😉

  24. Zara Avatar

    wauw !
    your sphynx tat2 is SUPER !!!
    kisses to the cat 😉

  25. Zara Avatar

    wauw !
    your sphynx tat2 is SUPER !!!
    kisses to the cat 😉

  26. Zara Avatar

    wauw !
    your sphynx tat2 is SUPER !!!
    kisses to the cat 😉

  27. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    It would be funny to sedate your hairless cat and get your portrait tattooed on its leg.

    (Note that I’m not actually advocating this!)

  28. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    It would be funny to sedate your hairless cat and get your portrait tattooed on its leg.

    (Note that I’m not actually advocating this!)

  29. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    It would be funny to sedate your hairless cat and get your portrait tattooed on its leg.

    (Note that I’m not actually advocating this!)

  30. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    It would be funny to sedate your hairless cat and get your portrait tattooed on its leg.

    (Note that I’m not actually advocating this!)

  31. laura Avatar
    laura

    Helloo,

    I love this tattoo, who was the artist?

  32. laura Avatar
    laura

    Helloo,

    I love this tattoo, who was the artist?

  33. laura Avatar
    laura

    Helloo,

    I love this tattoo, who was the artist?

  34. laura Avatar
    laura

    Helloo,

    I love this tattoo, who was the artist?

  35. freespark Avatar
    freespark

    Might want to check the web address for Babakhin; it seems to be one of those placeholder/crap link sites.

    Also: Even if I’m not a big fan of that specific breed, yay for cats!

  36. freespark Avatar
    freespark

    Might want to check the web address for Babakhin; it seems to be one of those placeholder/crap link sites.

    Also: Even if I’m not a big fan of that specific breed, yay for cats!

  37. freespark Avatar
    freespark

    Might want to check the web address for Babakhin; it seems to be one of those placeholder/crap link sites.

    Also: Even if I’m not a big fan of that specific breed, yay for cats!

  38. freespark Avatar
    freespark

    Might want to check the web address for Babakhin; it seems to be one of those placeholder/crap link sites.

    Also: Even if I’m not a big fan of that specific breed, yay for cats!

  39. Shannon Avatar

    Thanks — looks like he lost his URL 🙁

  40. Shannon Avatar

    Thanks — looks like he lost his URL 🙁

  41. Shannon Avatar

    Thanks — looks like he lost his URL 🙁

  42. Shannon Avatar

    Thanks — looks like he lost his URL 🙁

  43. Hera Avatar

    Hello 🙂 I wanted to let you know about my video

    it’s called ‘Feels so good’ and it features Brian the sphynx
    and being completely covered in puppies!!!

    All things that feel so good but may be slightly wrong 😉
    Go and have a look 🙂 I would be honored if you would link to it 🙂

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TAtNjdQ9fM

    ps. yes nice tattoo.. very well done!
    Many smiles
    Hera
    http://www.herasings.com

  44. Hera Avatar

    Hello 🙂 I wanted to let you know about my video

    it’s called ‘Feels so good’ and it features Brian the sphynx
    and being completely covered in puppies!!!

    All things that feel so good but may be slightly wrong 😉
    Go and have a look 🙂 I would be honored if you would link to it 🙂

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TAtNjdQ9fM

    ps. yes nice tattoo.. very well done!
    Many smiles
    Hera
    http://www.herasings.com

  45. Hera Avatar

    Hello 🙂 I wanted to let you know about my video

    it’s called ‘Feels so good’ and it features Brian the sphynx
    and being completely covered in puppies!!!

    All things that feel so good but may be slightly wrong 😉
    Go and have a look 🙂 I would be honored if you would link to it 🙂

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TAtNjdQ9fM

    ps. yes nice tattoo.. very well done!
    Many smiles
    Hera
    http://www.herasings.com

  46. Hera Avatar

    Hello 🙂 I wanted to let you know about my video

    it’s called ‘Feels so good’ and it features Brian the sphynx
    and being completely covered in puppies!!!

    All things that feel so good but may be slightly wrong 😉
    Go and have a look 🙂 I would be honored if you would link to it 🙂

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TAtNjdQ9fM

    ps. yes nice tattoo.. very well done!
    Many smiles
    Hera
    http://www.herasings.com

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