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.

Great Chestpiece

You can’t go wrong with skulls and wings (at least not if you’re Roman, German, or American — or want to be)… Definitely a chestpiece style that almost always turns out for the best — this example c/o sacredheart is by Pat Carmack in Austin, Texas.

Comments

28 responses to “Great Chestpiece”

  1. larfnarf Avatar
    larfnarf

    Um.. I love the ittybitty blue and yellow lines….

    Though I think somebody should modify his nipple hair a bit.

  2. larfnarf Avatar
    larfnarf

    Um.. I love the ittybitty blue and yellow lines….

    Though I think somebody should modify his nipple hair a bit.

  3. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Fantastic! Very nice work indeed, I love bold, colourful chestpieces like that one. Must’ve hurt like a motherfucker, though.

  4. EastWind Avatar
    EastWind

    Fantastic! Very nice work indeed, I love bold, colourful chestpieces like that one. Must’ve hurt like a motherfucker, though.

  5. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    WOW. Now that is a piece that screams for attention.

    Nicely done.

  6. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    WOW. Now that is a piece that screams for attention.

    Nicely done.

  7. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    now thats just awesome 😛

  8. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    now thats just awesome 😛

  9. moddoctor Avatar

    Oh…there’s a tattoo there. I was immediately distracted by the piercings. 😉 Nice work, though. Looks like it was worth the pain it took to get.

  10. moddoctor Avatar

    Oh…there’s a tattoo there. I was immediately distracted by the piercings. 😉 Nice work, though. Looks like it was worth the pain it took to get.

  11. sacredheart Avatar
    sacredheart

    i didn’t shave my nipples because i hate how it itches when it grows back. thank you for the compilments. it hurt like a son of a bitch.

  12. sacredheart Avatar
    sacredheart

    i didn’t shave my nipples because i hate how it itches when it grows back. thank you for the compilments. it hurt like a son of a bitch.

  13. James Avatar
    James

    i LOVE the fact that he didnt straighten out the one nipple ring.

    Awesomely beautiful piece.

  14. James Avatar
    James

    i LOVE the fact that he didnt straighten out the one nipple ring.

    Awesomely beautiful piece.

  15. sacredheart Avatar
    sacredheart

    pat is now in atlanta

    he can be found at http://www.overlordtattoo.com

  16. sacredheart Avatar
    sacredheart

    pat is now in atlanta

    he can be found at http://www.overlordtattoo.com

  17. luke Avatar

    thats pretty nice, love the wings.

  18. luke Avatar

    thats pretty nice, love the wings.

  19. Ron Garza Avatar

    I remember when he got that piece.

    The carmack has always been a bad motherfucker!!
    Looks great Tim!!

  20. Ron Garza Avatar

    I remember when he got that piece.

    The carmack has always been a bad motherfucker!!
    Looks great Tim!!

  21. lala Avatar
    lala

    am i the only one who is so obsessive compulsive, that it is bothering me that his cbr on my right is crooked?

    well, besides that, it is a beautiful chest piece…

  22. lala Avatar
    lala

    am i the only one who is so obsessive compulsive, that it is bothering me that his cbr on my right is crooked?

    well, besides that, it is a beautiful chest piece…

  23. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    11 -> nope, it bothers me too. to the point of where it almost ruins the pic for me. nice tat though. and nice nipple piercings otherwise.

  24. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    11 -> nope, it bothers me too. to the point of where it almost ruins the pic for me. nice tat though. and nice nipple piercings otherwise.

  25. Tommy T Avatar

    Lucky guy.. He takes color well.. Great piece too..

  26. Tommy T Avatar

    Lucky guy.. He takes color well.. Great piece too..

  27. Zia Avatar
    Zia

    Anyone know where Patrick is now??? I’ve lost touch with him. Tryin to see how he is and to get some work done too.

  28. Zia Avatar
    Zia

    Anyone know where Patrick is now??? I’ve lost touch with him. Tryin to see how he is and to get some work done too.

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