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.

Choose your racial flavor

Would you like Brown Sugar (by USA Tattoo in Petersburg, VA) or a helping of White Devil (by Patrick Benner at Hallow’s Eve in Palmyra, PA)? My advice? Both are fun.

Comments

12 responses to “Choose your racial flavor”

  1. Mikhail Avatar

    I think both can be great, so Shannon if you happen to read over this. Im about to back pack across america. I think you would know alot of places Id love to visit, if you happen to get a chance Id love an email and maybe you could help me with my adventure.

  2. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I wish that there was a way to tattoo so that the lines were always slightly raised, like in the ‘White Devil’ tatto…

  3. tokyowars Avatar

    I thought that if you picked the scabs when the tattoo was healing you could achieve a raised look. Though as I understand it, you also run the risk of ruining the tattoo. I could be wrong though.

  4. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    well good, I like the squiggley lines that lead to like, lil devil tails hehe

  5. Sah Avatar
    Sah

    In my opinion, the “brown sugar” tattoo has very badly drawn lips…

  6. Leana Avatar

    as long as you can tell that it’s lips….

  7. James Avatar
    James

    I’d kiss those lips..
    Fun Ideas.

  8. lala Avatar
    lala

    eh…..what would you do if your jewish and you wanna get a tattoo like that? um, i guess i could get one that says Shena Punum. (means pretty face in yidish..)

  9. Woz Avatar
    Woz

    My tattoos always healed raised like in the white devil tattoo. I don’t know why, I guess its just the way that my skin heals. Whenever I get a tattoo, its gets very raised about a year later.

  10. t.thomas Avatar
    t.thomas

    man i thought i was the only one with a brown sugar tattoo… drats

  11. megan Avatar
    megan

    well, that white devil tattoo belongs to yours truly…
    it is no longer so ‘raised’…but is still extremely crisp.
    pat did an excellent job.

    now all i have to do is pray that someone doesn’t copy my idea.

  12. Sky` Avatar

    Megan you’re effin sexy! Real dope stomach..

    O ya your tattoo is very cool also 😉

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