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.

Very Cool Archaelogy Tattoo

This tattoo of the Lascaux Cave Paintings (15,000BC) on Philander is by Melanie Ainsbury Panesh at Colour Me Custom in Banbury, UK.

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84 responses to “Very Cool Archaelogy Tattoo”

  1. mark Avatar
    mark

    shame i cant say same re quality of tattoo i got from mel.. its that bad 4 studios refuse to touch it..worse thing is when i complained, i was treated like rubbish, didnt want to know, be warned….

  2. mark Avatar
    mark

    shame i cant say same re quality of tattoo i got from mel.. its that bad 4 studios refuse to touch it..worse thing is when i complained, i was treated like rubbish, didnt want to know, be warned….

  3. mark Avatar
    mark

    shame i cant say same re quality of tattoo i got from mel.. its that bad 4 studios refuse to touch it..worse thing is when i complained, i was treated like rubbish, didnt want to know, be warned….

  4. mark Avatar
    mark

    shame i cant say same re quality of tattoo i got from mel.. its that bad 4 studios refuse to touch it..worse thing is when i complained, i was treated like rubbish, didnt want to know, be warned….

  5. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  6. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  7. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  8. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  9. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  10. Philander Avatar
    Philander

    I’ve had several 100 hours of work from Mel and seen several 1000 that she’s done. All are excellent quality and of the same standard asf the one above. I’ve also worked in a studio with her and she is a consumate professional who cares for all her customers and the art she provides for them. If mark has had a problem it will be down to his appalling aftercare rather than the quality of work.

    He is obviously far too stupid to have a tattoo. I imagine the four other tattoo studios have come to the same conclusion which is why they refuse to work on him.

  11. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  12. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  13. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  14. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  15. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  16. VegasGail Avatar

    This is the most beautiful tattoo I have ever seen.

  17. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  18. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  19. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  20. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  21. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  22. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I don’t know if I would call this geek. This is just beautiful artwork to me, that happens to be on a person who is probably more learned than the average Joe. (or at least knows more about ancient art history…)

  23. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  24. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  25. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  26. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  27. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  28. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    that is bloody beautiful!

  29. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

  30. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

  31. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

  32. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

  33. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

  34. Dave D Avatar

    Geesh, just when I thought I was the only person to have these paintings as tattoos. I gotta admit, the way their done is very cool. Mine are more like the originals.

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