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.

Year of the Ox

This was done on 1/30/2006, done to complement his Pisces tattoo on the other side of his arm. The ox was done by Jason “Bunny” Hoppel at Sparky’s High Performance Tattoo & Body Piercing in Newark, OH.

Comments

12 responses to “Year of the Ox”

  1. Ananke Avatar
    Ananke

    That eye is creepy. Really really creepy.

  2. c0rrosion Avatar

    yeah, fuck’s up with the eye?

  3. Tamora Avatar
    Tamora

    Dude I think your ox really needs to see a vet aye.

    Fantastic artist at work there!

  4. ookumbubbleoo Avatar

    LOL yeah, the eye looks really gross 🙁

  5. Whispers Avatar
    Whispers

    Nice tat, but the eye looks seriously infected. Eek.

  6. Wilburt Avatar

    i thought it sorta looked like a snake for a while (the eye i mean) amazing tattoo though

  7. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Poor mow cow needs a nice brown eye.
    Great art work tho.

  8. MaidenDisaster Avatar

    Maybe his name is Pink-eye Pete. If I had an ox hanging around the house I could totally see naming him Peter.

    Uh…yep.

    Anyway, I dig the shading/highlights.

  9. Biscoito Avatar

    i wish i had this piece!

  10. L1ZZARD Avatar

    Nice coloring… but the eyes loos so sick!

  11. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    hmmm it worked out well from the previuos posts on the eys. I ts obvious that he got what eh wanted

  12. dudpac Avatar
    dudpac

    thats a mean lookin ox, i love it. Im also born in the year of the ox, thats the best ox tattoo ive seen. The eyes look awesome.

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