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.

Lucky BMEgirl Thursday 4/15

Vix sends in this candid shot of Vargas at a Scottish body art show. I was thinking about it, and I’m pretty sure that I can count the number of women I know with all black arms possibly on one hand. I’m sure there are lots more but it’s really very uncommon (and very cool to see).

Comments

30 responses to “Lucky BMEgirl Thursday 4/15”

  1. *swainny* Avatar
    *swainny*

    wow, that looks so amazing. wish i saw more of this stuff where i live… england sucks!

  2. *swainny* Avatar
    *swainny*

    wow that looks amazing. wish i saw more of this stuff, england sucks!

  3. *swainny* Avatar
    *swainny*

    oops sorry my comp buggered up!

  4. tinaxo Avatar

    Miss Manners at Westside Tattoo here in Brisbane, Australia has a black sleeve.. She is originally from England..
    She also a fucking awesome tattooist!

  5. ross Avatar
    ross

    i really do love solid blackwork tatoo’s, this is the first time i’ve seen one on a girl!

  6. RustY Avatar

    iam:namesofthedead is working in a black sleeve, she’s definitely in England.

  7. vargas Avatar

    im in scotland!

  8. RustY Avatar

    On dammit, on. Not in.

  9. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    England in’t THAT mod depraved. keep yer eyes open and theres a few people who stand out with more than ‘average’ mods

  10. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    deprived?

  11. Em Avatar
    Em

    We might be deprived, but we are most CERTAINLY depraved.
    I love that photo, she looks so happy.

  12. crybaby Avatar

    love love love blackwork

  13. Stacey Avatar

    I met Val at the show and she’s absolutely gorgeous in the flesh too!
    The tattoo is really great close up 😀

  14. ross Avatar
    ross

    whereabouts in scotland are you?

  15. om Avatar
    om

    “I’m pretty sure that I can count the number of women I know with all black arms possibly on one hand”

    me too, there’s not many african people where I live, either

  16. the_logic_of_crocodiles Avatar

    i like how it seems to turn into moths? at the end

  17. randomspectator Avatar
    randomspectator

    that’s awesome. I love how she’s not overtly really modded other than it either, makes it stand out loads.

  18. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Haha, yey! Valerie!

  19. dalidrama Avatar
    dalidrama

    om, those of us of african decent aren’t actually “black” were’re brown, just like everyone is to some degree… unless you happen to be an albino.

  20. jay prince Avatar
    jay prince

    shannon, please post more girls with heavy black work!

  21. pants Avatar
    pants

    so cute.

  22. Hanargh Avatar

    She is gorgeous, her face is so warm and pretty. Less of the serious posers and more girls like this please Shannon, she is fantastic.

  23. kawaface Avatar

    is the black covering anything up?

  24. scissorygirl Avatar
    scissorygirl

    That’s awesome 🙂

  25. kittiann Avatar

    She is just the cuteness! I love that smile.

  26. [iam]vixstar[/iam] Avatar

    whee!! i loved that you were so natural and smiley in this pic and I’m so glad and pleased to have met you. Cant wait to see you again.

  27. vargas Avatar

    yeh the tattoo convention didnt exactly rocked my socks off but you guys were the awesome. we should def hang out again xx

  28. L1ZZARD Avatar

    She is very pretty! Nice choices on the photos.

  29. Karla_Lea_Baxuzz Avatar
    Karla_Lea_Baxuzz

    jedna rijeÄ?: Odvratno…….

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