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.

The Rage

I like this red and black tribal sleeve that Paingiver sent in, done by Leah Moule at Spear Studio in Birmingham, UK.

Comments

14 responses to “The Rage”

  1. penski Avatar

    A lot of UK stuff getting posted recently. 🙂

    Interestingly, without the red detail work, I wouldn’t like that tattoo.

    *n

  2. Leroy Avatar

    I’m really not a fan of neo-tribal, but the red deffinatly makes it something.

  3. candycovered Avatar

    it’s not often i like tribal pieces, but this is very very nice

  4. Raze Avatar

    anyone else catch the gentle swastika?

  5. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    Is that a swastika? 😛 hehe

  6. Mikhail Avatar

    I like that work, brings a sort of indian feel to it, the primary colors of the red and the black. I like this piece.

  7. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    @Raze: yes.

    Anyone catch how it looks like this guy is really sucking it in? 😉

  8. Lady Viper Avatar
    Lady Viper

    Cool Tattoo!!

  9. jknuckles Avatar
    jknuckles

    lol @ outmywindow.
    I was totally going to mention that! “Suck in that gut!”

  10. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    This is a cracking piece of work and yet another reason why I choose Leah for any tats.

  11. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    i like the red ink because without i’d probably just think it looks like a another random tribal piece.i also like his hairy chest *melts*

  12. Raevyn Avatar

    I agree, i’m generally not the biggest fan of tribal work, but the red really makes the difference! Nicely done!

  13. B Squared Avatar
    B Squared

    The tattoo is pretty cool, but I agree with Sade that the chest hair is what makes this picture so pretty – and the fact that he’s sucking it in for the photo is cute.

    The mix of chest hair and an imagined british accent are making me a very happy guy…

  14. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    wah! Swastika! I didn’t notice that til I read the comemts. that’s clever. I like it 🙂

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