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.

“This too shall pass” tattoo

Tattoo (in progress) on pretty_pantyhead by Scott Campbell at Dragon FX in Edmonton, Alberta. You know, for such a heavy slogan implying tough times, she sure looks cheerful. I like the sort of late-sixties album cover lettering/font quite a lot.

Comments

17 responses to ““This too shall pass” tattoo”

  1. 01101010 Avatar

    i feel like a deer in headlights. (unintentional and uncontrollable ‘circular gazing’.)

  2. Branden Avatar
    Branden

    Beautiful girl, beautiful eyes, great message in the tattoo.

  3. PotownAl Avatar
    PotownAl

    Am I the only one who first read this as “Christ Shall Pass”

  4. Salinger Avatar

    I like it.

    But I love the vertical labret.

  5. xaonon Avatar

    Sexy people wear accurate tattoos: http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=430

    The heart shape formed by the “S” is a nice touch.

  6. fantasien Avatar

    it would be so rad to read that as you’re walking past! clever 🙂 and very cute piercings too 😉

  7. Em Avatar
    Em

    It’s no good, I’ll have to admit that I sometimes just read modblog for the gratuitous gorgeous people.

  8. jayscary Avatar
    jayscary

    this too shall pass is the name of the fold’s newest cd, wonder if its a coincidence

  9. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    It’s not just about tough times. It’s meant to remind you of ‘caution in times of good cheer’ as well. The whole double-edged meaning is why I like it, and once considered it as my first tattoo.

  10. pretty_pantyhead Avatar
    pretty_pantyhead

    yeah thats definatly me! i am so happy to be on modblog and really no body can ever read it right on the first try i ALWAYS get Christ..something something its funny i think because i am not religious at all. I pretty much just got it because like everyone i have had some pretty hard times and the saying has always brought me comfort. and its pretty cute i think. i am getting it finished sept 25th so i will be sure to post more pics 🙂

  11. Wicked Avatar

    all these chest tattoos are making me want mine done!!

  12. Nikkibunny Avatar
    Nikkibunny

    One of my favourite sayings too – prone to bipolar episodes, and reminds me that equilibrium is rare! This high, this low… it”ll all change! 🙂

  13. Asha Avatar
    Asha

    i took that picture! YAY for great chest tats on hot twins

  14. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    The fold? Yeah, the coincidence is the fold are copycats trying to gain fame and profit from an ancient philisiphical quote dating back to king Soloman’s time. Whats going to be their next CD, ‘Fourscore and seven years ago’?
    Unoriginal Posers.

  15. name Avatar
    name

    the choice of quote seems ironic to me. still a nice piece.

  16. Leanne Avatar

    I absolutely love the saying. Looks great on her, and will probably be my first tattoo.

  17. Kalee Avatar
    Kalee

    I love it! I have this tattooed on my lower back! People also say this is an ironic place to have this saying but oh well, lol. my parents are goin through a nasty divorce, and this quote has gotten me through alot of it.

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