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.

Nice Goggles, Donkey Boy

That’s his username, not an insult! Facial tattoos by Andy Barela at American Graffiti in Las Cruces, NM.

Comments

28 responses to “Nice Goggles, Donkey Boy”

  1. eek Avatar
    eek

    I cant help but see that non-tattooed part under his nose as a hitler tash.

    Like the roses on his neck. 🙂

  2. eek Avatar
    eek

    I cant help but see that non-tattooed part under his nose as a hitler tash.

    Like the roses on his neck. 🙂

  3. yourmajesty Avatar
    yourmajesty

    the goggles add a nice touch – love it

  4. yourmajesty Avatar
    yourmajesty

    the goggles add a nice touch – love it

  5. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    His forehead looks really plain in comparison to the tattooed parts of his face (which look awesome.)

    The goggles also rule. 🙂

  6. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    His forehead looks really plain in comparison to the tattooed parts of his face (which look awesome.)

    The goggles also rule. 🙂

  7. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    If only those goggles could be his real eyes a la ‘Neuromancer.’ That would be shweet.

  8. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    If only those goggles could be his real eyes a la ‘Neuromancer.’ That would be shweet.

  9. takecare Avatar
    takecare

    the triangles don’t look symmetrical. that bothers me.

    maybe it’s just because he’s smiling…

  10. takecare Avatar
    takecare

    the triangles don’t look symmetrical. that bothers me.

    maybe it’s just because he’s smiling…

  11. Nosimplehiway Avatar
    Nosimplehiway

    Siiigh. He’s dreamy.

  12. Nosimplehiway Avatar
    Nosimplehiway

    Siiigh. He’s dreamy.

  13. Bruce Potts Avatar

    Andy love your progress on your facial work. Now we need to get together sometime when you come to Albuquerque. Happy holidays.

  14. Bruce Potts Avatar

    Andy love your progress on your facial work. Now we need to get together sometime when you come to Albuquerque. Happy holidays.

  15. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    I’m not sure the combination works for me, very symmetrical with flowers underneath. It seems like two so very different styles that do not work together.
    Gotta agree tho, he is gorgeous 😉

  16. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    I’m not sure the combination works for me, very symmetrical with flowers underneath. It seems like two so very different styles that do not work together.
    Gotta agree tho, he is gorgeous 😉

  17. L1ZZARD Avatar

    Goggles. :] I think I like the flowers more, but only because his chin and cheeks don’t look entirely symetrical. But it could just be me?

  18. L1ZZARD Avatar

    Goggles. :] I think I like the flowers more, but only because his chin and cheeks don’t look entirely symetrical. But it could just be me?

  19. weetbix Avatar
    weetbix

    i think the tattoos symetrical,99% of peoples faces arnt perfectly symetrical,i reckon it goes off and rocks and he suits it-he looks freakin awesomme

  20. weetbix Avatar
    weetbix

    i think the tattoos symetrical,99% of peoples faces arnt perfectly symetrical,i reckon it goes off and rocks and he suits it-he looks freakin awesomme

  21. bob fox Avatar

    it is nice to see a face tattoo that is just the holl botom part of the face it realy is cool and it is amasing the amount of people with face tattoos o i wont a face tattoo so bad now from bob fox . bme page rulls

  22. bob fox Avatar

    it is nice to see a face tattoo that is just the holl botom part of the face it realy is cool and it is amasing the amount of people with face tattoos o i wont a face tattoo so bad now from bob fox . bme page rulls

  23. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Donkey boy?
    Dare I ask why 🙂 lol

  24. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Donkey boy?
    Dare I ask why 🙂 lol

  25. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Nice design. I like that his forehead is blank, the contrast sort makes me visually sweep his face and focus more on the design. Great use of negative space. The goggles go really well for the photograph too.

  26. Nobody Avatar
    Nobody

    Nice design. I like that his forehead is blank, the contrast sort makes me visually sweep his face and focus more on the design. Great use of negative space. The goggles go really well for the photograph too.

  27. [email protected] Avatar

    Beautiful chin design……i wish i have my chin tattooed…this is my dream…This face tattoo is fantastic!

  28. [email protected] Avatar

    Beautiful chin design……i wish i have my chin tattooed…this is my dream…This face tattoo is fantastic!

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