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.

Eyes and Tentacles

Piercednpainted‘s tattoos by Guy Aitchison really draw you in! I love how this project is coming along (and note how well it can be hidden under even a low collar!). If you’d like to read an older interview with her (before some of these tattoos were done), you can click here to check it out.

Comments

23 responses to “Eyes and Tentacles”

  1. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    that is art. very beautiful.

  2. Em Avatar
    Em

    That’s amazing… The story behind her tattoos is so beautiful, seeing as she’s been through so much.

  3. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar
    wlcm2t3hmachine

    its pretty! but i liked her hair more when it was short.
    guh, i love her tattoos

  4. the_logic_of_crocodiles Avatar

    awesome!! i love tentacles!

  5. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    Wow i’m not sure i’d have the guts to go all out like that, but it is really amazing art, looks great

  6. tattoodfreak206 Avatar

    My tattooist just had 3 solid days work on a sleeve by Guy. I saw it today, and its amaaaaazing. :oD

    This looks equally fantastic. :o)

  7. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    Beautiful tattoos and a moving story behind them. And it’s really great to see a woman over the age of 21 featured here. Yay modblog diversity!

  8. James Avatar
    James

    Absolutely gorgeous

  9. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    That. Is. So. Beautiful.

  10. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    A truly beautiful woman in every respect.

  11. Marshall Avatar

    Something very “Shuma Gorath/HP Lovecraft” about those tentacled eyes. Love it.

  12. J Avatar
    J

    Gorgeous woman…with or without the tattoos and piercings…it’s wonderful to hear that modification is still being put to use for reasons other than looking cool and tough

  13. Raevyn Avatar

    this lady rocks, i remember many chats with her during the days of the bmechat. The work she has done is wonderful.

  14. obsidian_wings Avatar
    obsidian_wings

    I just read the story behind it. I think it is so cool how she was able to rise up and take control of her life using her body in a good way.

  15. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Ogdru-Jahad anyone?

  16. Smallfry Avatar
    Smallfry

    Beautiful tattoos with an amazing story.

  17. Nikkibunny Avatar
    Nikkibunny

    Wow! Delighted to see how it is coming along – I read the piece and really admired what she was doing – now it looks even better!

  18. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    absolutly gorgeous tattoos =)

  19. alice a. Avatar
    alice a.

    lovely tattooes and lovely body as well!

  20. Avalon Avatar
    Avalon

    lovely

  21. chaosfairy Avatar
    chaosfairy

    That’s gorgeous. Ia! Ia! Cthulhu ftaghn!

  22. lala Avatar
    lala

    At first I thought it said testicles. >.

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