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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.

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Two Sleeves; One additive, one subtractive

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Shannon Larratt

The Escher lizards on the left (their first tattoo by the way) are by Jim Judeikis at Saints and Sinners in Baltimore, MD. Thanks also to The Fog (also in a small group of artist that I’d consider the defining minds in the genre of skin removal) for the fresh floral piece on the right (see more in the Ryan Ouellette Scarification Portfolio).

Comments

15 responses to “Two Sleeves; One additive, one subtractive”

  1. avery. Avatar
    avery.

    That’s awesome, I love Escher.
    Great scarification, too.

  2. fantasien Avatar
    fantasien

    wooo, escher! i just got an escher sleeve piece a few days ago, what a coincidence 😀

    love it!!!!

  3. fre_k Avatar
    fre_k

    A half sleeve for a first tattoo, well done them!

  4. L1ZZARD Avatar
    L1ZZARD

    Oh man. Escher. I did all of my projects in art class about him. I want an escher-esque tattoo… maybe a couple of lizards… maybe aligators… who know!

    I wish I was able to do something that big for my first tattoo!

    🙁

  5. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    That floral piece is absolutely gorgeous.

  6. penski Avatar
    penski

    I’ve wanted Metamorphosis II as a full-length sleeve on my right arm since I was about 16…Maybe when I’m 26? 4 years to go…?

    :/

    *n

  7. dementia Avatar
    dementia

    the scarification one is BEAUTIFUL!!!

  8. secretdesiresx Avatar
    secretdesiresx

    that’s about the only scarification i’ve seen that i’ve loved. it’s gorgeous 🙂

  9. La Negra Avatar
    La Negra

    inspired jobs!
    i love Escher..and that tattoo looks so good…the scar too

  10. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    Heres something to do when you are bored! try count the amount of lizards! 😀 i gave up

    The scarification is lovely, very ornate.

  11. xaonon Avatar
    xaonon

    Escher++. That is wonderful.

  12. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    I love the Escher one as well. I’ve often thought a lot of his work would be amazing to get inked. And the scarification is lovely – truly organic.

  13. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    i cant wait to see that scar healed

  14. hystErika Avatar
    hystErika

    wow, i just LOVE the scarification one.

  15. lala Avatar
    lala

    I can’t decide if I like the scarification one or the tattoo one more…

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