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.

Red Sox Stitching Tattoo

I had to look at this Boston Red Sox tattoo a few times to convince myself it was real — I thought it might be painted in place! This is a fresh photo, but I’m inclined to say that it’s going to look a lot like it was embroidered in place when it’s all healed as well. This was done by Krystof at Pisst Fish Tattoo & Piercing in West Springfield, MA.

Comments

60 responses to “Red Sox Stitching Tattoo”

  1. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    That is so insanely HOT! That is the best Sox tat I’ve ever seen. Then again, the ones I usually see are often dismal, but still. *stares*

  2. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    That is so insanely HOT! That is the best Sox tat I’ve ever seen. Then again, the ones I usually see are often dismal, but still. *stares*

  3. maddy Avatar
    maddy

    wow!

  4. maddy Avatar
    maddy

    wow!

  5. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I really like that they’ve gone out of their way to make it look like embroidery… I think that’s a nice touch.

  6. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I really like that they’ve gone out of their way to make it look like embroidery… I think that’s a nice touch.

  7. jareb Avatar

    being a boston kid, and in new england my whole life, i have seen a lot of sox tattoos, but this takes it… simply amazing

  8. jareb Avatar

    being a boston kid, and in new england my whole life, i have seen a lot of sox tattoos, but this takes it… simply amazing

  9. goomy Avatar

    wow. wow. wow. all I can repeat right now is wow.

    this is some AMAZING job. Nah, it’s not real. photoshop all the way. Can’t be real, too good :S

  10. goomy Avatar

    wow. wow. wow. all I can repeat right now is wow.

    this is some AMAZING job. Nah, it’s not real. photoshop all the way. Can’t be real, too good :S

  11. Miss Kat Avatar
    Miss Kat

    That is really well done.

  12. Miss Kat Avatar
    Miss Kat

    That is really well done.

  13. dazy Avatar

    wicked cool 🙂

  14. dazy Avatar

    wicked cool 🙂

  15. Aaron Avatar
    Aaron

    That tat has so much detail it’s a piece of art. Who was the artist? I’d like to set up an appointment with him, I live in the same area.

  16. Aaron Avatar
    Aaron

    That tat has so much detail it’s a piece of art. Who was the artist? I’d like to set up an appointment with him, I live in the same area.

  17. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Yeah, who was the artist? Jeez Shannon, you need to start including artist credits!

  18. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Yeah, who was the artist? Jeez Shannon, you need to start including artist credits!

  19. KenKarnage Avatar

    that’s really hot! I’ve been thinking of doing somehting like it for a quite awhile…..glad to see someone pull it off

  20. KenKarnage Avatar

    that’s really hot! I’ve been thinking of doing somehting like it for a quite awhile…..glad to see someone pull it off

  21. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    An excellent piece of work.

    It’s sore on the eyes looking at the brilliant detail of all those ‘stitches’ and I bet the tattooist was mighty glad when it was finished!

  22. scotsjerry Avatar
    scotsjerry

    An excellent piece of work.

    It’s sore on the eyes looking at the brilliant detail of all those ‘stitches’ and I bet the tattooist was mighty glad when it was finished!

  23. EternalLife Avatar

    That’s really good. I’d love to see a picture of it from a little further away, it’s so close that it’s almost hard to take in.

  24. EternalLife Avatar

    That’s really good. I’d love to see a picture of it from a little further away, it’s so close that it’s almost hard to take in.

  25. Brian Avatar

    I hate sports and all, but that is killer! It looks like someone ironed a patch on her/him.

  26. Brian Avatar

    I hate sports and all, but that is killer! It looks like someone ironed a patch on her/him.

  27. Snoogans Avatar
    Snoogans

    wah wah wee wah!

  28. Snoogans Avatar
    Snoogans

    wah wah wee wah!

  29. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that is really really impressive looking!

  30. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that is really really impressive looking!

  31. c0rrosion Avatar

    it’s well done and all, but i cant help but see earthworms when i look at it…

  32. c0rrosion Avatar

    it’s well done and all, but i cant help but see earthworms when i look at it…

  33. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    As much as I hate the red sox I must admit that is a really well done tattoo. I’m def sending this page to all my red sox friends.

  34. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    As much as I hate the red sox I must admit that is a really well done tattoo. I’m def sending this page to all my red sox friends.

  35. F. Xanatos Avatar
    F. Xanatos

    I also hate the RedSox, but if I ever get my Braves tattoo, I am showing this one off to show how it is done. Absolutely amazing. The artist should stand up and take a bow.

  36. F. Xanatos Avatar
    F. Xanatos

    I also hate the RedSox, but if I ever get my Braves tattoo, I am showing this one off to show how it is done. Absolutely amazing. The artist should stand up and take a bow.

  37. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    being a redsox fan, i’ve never considered a sox tattoo until seeing this.

  38. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    being a redsox fan, i’ve never considered a sox tattoo until seeing this.

  39. gretta Avatar

    the redsox are baseball, right? anyway, the detail of that is just stunning.

  40. gretta Avatar

    the redsox are baseball, right? anyway, the detail of that is just stunning.

  41. goomy Avatar

    come on, people, the artist is mentioned and his site is linked. great site, by the way.

  42. goomy Avatar

    come on, people, the artist is mentioned and his site is linked. great site, by the way.

  43. ross Avatar

    i have never seen a tatoo with that much stitch detail before, VERY nice !

  44. ross Avatar

    i have never seen a tatoo with that much stitch detail before, VERY nice !

  45. Shauncey Fury Avatar

    Man. I love this soo much. It really impresses me. It reminds me that just because someone comes in and might want something run of the mill or generic, you can always step it up and take it to a new level. Truly inspirational. Great work.

  46. Shauncey Fury Avatar

    Man. I love this soo much. It really impresses me. It reminds me that just because someone comes in and might want something run of the mill or generic, you can always step it up and take it to a new level. Truly inspirational. Great work.

  47. Ausmoz Avatar

    It does look like an oil painting. Very nice!

  48. Ausmoz Avatar

    It does look like an oil painting. Very nice!

  49. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    This is wicked awesome!!!!!!

  50. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    This is wicked awesome!!!!!!

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