This is Iguana Mike, a client of Shawn O’Hare‘s at Charlies House of Tattoos and Body Piercing in Ventura County, CA. What interests me the most about Mike’s (intense) modifications is the asymmetry — I think he’s one of the only people I can think of with such large changes where literal reflective balance has not been an issue.
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276 responses to “Iguana Mike”
Well, if the microdermal-hawk is off, the star might as well be too! The fact that it’s not symmetrical makes me uncomfortable ,but it’s still very striking.
*TRANSdermal, sorry
*TRANSdermal, sorry
*TRANSdermal, sorry
I saw both of them at the last tattoo convention in my area and was wholly disappointed.
That said…I don’t think the asymmetry looks intentional. But who really cares as long as IM is happy with the work. It is HIS face, after all.
I saw both of them at the last tattoo convention in my area and was wholly disappointed.
That said…I don’t think the asymmetry looks intentional. But who really cares as long as IM is happy with the work. It is HIS face, after all.
I saw both of them at the last tattoo convention in my area and was wholly disappointed.
That said…I don’t think the asymmetry looks intentional. But who really cares as long as IM is happy with the work. It is HIS face, after all.
It does seem like a very big implant to try to settle down, good luck with that.
It does seem like a very big implant to try to settle down, good luck with that.
It does seem like a very big implant to try to settle down, good luck with that.
Is it just me or is his right (our left) eyebrow pushed down a bit?
Is it just me or is his right (our left) eyebrow pushed down a bit?
Is it just me or is his right (our left) eyebrow pushed down a bit?
Since when did Moby start getting heavy mods?
Since when did Moby start getting heavy mods?
Since when did Moby start getting heavy mods?
Looking at the portfolio of Shawn’s other work, this definitely doesn’t look like it was intentionally asymmetrical to me.
Most of the piercing work in his portfolio is pretty shoddy at best, including scarred surface work with inappropriate jewelry. I suppose it’s arguable that THAT was inentionally the look the client was going for as well, but I doubt that also.
Personally, it looks to me like another case of someone wanting to do the most “extreme” stuff possible without educating themselves first. The whole “walk before you run” thing comes to mind.
That being said, the implant work is definitely visually interesting from a ‘wow, that’s a huge implant’ perspective. So if ‘more extreme than the next guy’ is what he was going for, then… well… mission accomplished.
Looking at the portfolio of Shawn’s other work, this definitely doesn’t look like it was intentionally asymmetrical to me.
Most of the piercing work in his portfolio is pretty shoddy at best, including scarred surface work with inappropriate jewelry. I suppose it’s arguable that THAT was inentionally the look the client was going for as well, but I doubt that also.
Personally, it looks to me like another case of someone wanting to do the most “extreme” stuff possible without educating themselves first. The whole “walk before you run” thing comes to mind.
That being said, the implant work is definitely visually interesting from a ‘wow, that’s a huge implant’ perspective. So if ‘more extreme than the next guy’ is what he was going for, then… well… mission accomplished.
Looking at the portfolio of Shawn’s other work, this definitely doesn’t look like it was intentionally asymmetrical to me.
Most of the piercing work in his portfolio is pretty shoddy at best, including scarred surface work with inappropriate jewelry. I suppose it’s arguable that THAT was inentionally the look the client was going for as well, but I doubt that also.
Personally, it looks to me like another case of someone wanting to do the most “extreme” stuff possible without educating themselves first. The whole “walk before you run” thing comes to mind.
That being said, the implant work is definitely visually interesting from a ‘wow, that’s a huge implant’ perspective. So if ‘more extreme than the next guy’ is what he was going for, then… well… mission accomplished.
Eeeeek!!! I couldn’t cope with it all being that wonky. Even if he has it that way by choice, it’d drive me mad!!! I’m a firm believer in symmetry…
But hey, if he’s happy, then thats all that really matters. :o)
Eeeeek!!! I couldn’t cope with it all being that wonky. Even if he has it that way by choice, it’d drive me mad!!! I’m a firm believer in symmetry…
But hey, if he’s happy, then thats all that really matters. :o)
Eeeeek!!! I couldn’t cope with it all being that wonky. Even if he has it that way by choice, it’d drive me mad!!! I’m a firm believer in symmetry…
But hey, if he’s happy, then thats all that really matters. :o)
Who knows where stuff was supposed to be, but I also think, as another poster has mentioned, that the star seems to be pushing down on his brow a bit. Considering that this picture shows him calm and unsuprised, I wonder how well these feel when his brow is raised significantly. it just seems like those lower points are going to impede the normal facial contortions.
Who knows where stuff was supposed to be, but I also think, as another poster has mentioned, that the star seems to be pushing down on his brow a bit. Considering that this picture shows him calm and unsuprised, I wonder how well these feel when his brow is raised significantly. it just seems like those lower points are going to impede the normal facial contortions.
Who knows where stuff was supposed to be, but I also think, as another poster has mentioned, that the star seems to be pushing down on his brow a bit. Considering that this picture shows him calm and unsuprised, I wonder how well these feel when his brow is raised significantly. it just seems like those lower points are going to impede the normal facial contortions.
I agree with those who suggested looking through the artist’s portfolio. It definitely helped me make up my mind about whether the asymmetry is intentional or bad work.
I agree with those who suggested looking through the artist’s portfolio. It definitely helped me make up my mind about whether the asymmetry is intentional or bad work.
I agree with those who suggested looking through the artist’s portfolio. It definitely helped me make up my mind about whether the asymmetry is intentional or bad work.
Fuckin Haters!
here’s the story
the ridges came first, after i did the ridges, Mike hit his head on the middle ridge, and when it healed the silicone was exposed, and he had a surgeon friend take it out.
Next came the mohawk, it’s slightly off, but Mike marked it and at the time, it did look straight, and the spike does make it look a bit more off. the elevator did go through, it happened, and it was corrected, Mike held no hard feelings.The skin thinned out, and the elevator went through., and i sewed it up.
Last came the star, Mike wanted it done, we discussed the details, and both agreed that it would be experimental, may or may not heal, and would not be center w/ his forehead.
The star did heal great, and Mike’s had no problems w/ it at all.
As far as my work goes, i do what i feel comfortable with, I’ve seen work from just about every 3-D artist and Good and Bad.
Mike’s forehead isn’t my best work, but he’s happy and i’ve done several more implants on him since.
Stigmata has to much time on his hands to type all that crap, keep it to yourself, and find a good tattoo artist to cover all your ”bad” work.
this took tooo much time to write.
Fuckin Haters!
here’s the story
the ridges came first, after i did the ridges, Mike hit his head on the middle ridge, and when it healed the silicone was exposed, and he had a surgeon friend take it out.
Next came the mohawk, it’s slightly off, but Mike marked it and at the time, it did look straight, and the spike does make it look a bit more off. the elevator did go through, it happened, and it was corrected, Mike held no hard feelings.The skin thinned out, and the elevator went through., and i sewed it up.
Last came the star, Mike wanted it done, we discussed the details, and both agreed that it would be experimental, may or may not heal, and would not be center w/ his forehead.
The star did heal great, and Mike’s had no problems w/ it at all.
As far as my work goes, i do what i feel comfortable with, I’ve seen work from just about every 3-D artist and Good and Bad.
Mike’s forehead isn’t my best work, but he’s happy and i’ve done several more implants on him since.
Stigmata has to much time on his hands to type all that crap, keep it to yourself, and find a good tattoo artist to cover all your ”bad” work.
this took tooo much time to write.
Fuckin Haters!
here’s the story
the ridges came first, after i did the ridges, Mike hit his head on the middle ridge, and when it healed the silicone was exposed, and he had a surgeon friend take it out.
Next came the mohawk, it’s slightly off, but Mike marked it and at the time, it did look straight, and the spike does make it look a bit more off. the elevator did go through, it happened, and it was corrected, Mike held no hard feelings.The skin thinned out, and the elevator went through., and i sewed it up.
Last came the star, Mike wanted it done, we discussed the details, and both agreed that it would be experimental, may or may not heal, and would not be center w/ his forehead.
The star did heal great, and Mike’s had no problems w/ it at all.
As far as my work goes, i do what i feel comfortable with, I’ve seen work from just about every 3-D artist and Good and Bad.
Mike’s forehead isn’t my best work, but he’s happy and i’ve done several more implants on him since.
Stigmata has to much time on his hands to type all that crap, keep it to yourself, and find a good tattoo artist to cover all your ”bad” work.
this took tooo much time to write.
I like the overall outcome, personally.
The star’s leaning point makes up for the lack of a middle dome on that side, and the offcenter placement makes it line up perfectly with the slightly diagonal mohawk… The whole effect reminds me of a shooting star.
I think it’s nice, and though not symmetrical, definitely balanced.
I like the overall outcome, personally.
The star’s leaning point makes up for the lack of a middle dome on that side, and the offcenter placement makes it line up perfectly with the slightly diagonal mohawk… The whole effect reminds me of a shooting star.
I think it’s nice, and though not symmetrical, definitely balanced.
I like the overall outcome, personally.
The star’s leaning point makes up for the lack of a middle dome on that side, and the offcenter placement makes it line up perfectly with the slightly diagonal mohawk… The whole effect reminds me of a shooting star.
I think it’s nice, and though not symmetrical, definitely balanced.
Shawn – Can you tell me where the entrance cut is for the Star subdermal and how long it was please, it seems quite well hidden.
Don’t get too wound up on negative comments, surely it is part and parcel of every artist’s life to take all commentary on their work and not just the positive. How many who have commented could do better? Certainly not me.
I find negative, constructive criticism far more interesting to read than simply “WOW, that’s like SO cool”.
Shawn – Can you tell me where the entrance cut is for the Star subdermal and how long it was please, it seems quite well hidden.
Don’t get too wound up on negative comments, surely it is part and parcel of every artist’s life to take all commentary on their work and not just the positive. How many who have commented could do better? Certainly not me.
I find negative, constructive criticism far more interesting to read than simply “WOW, that’s like SO cool”.
Shawn – Can you tell me where the entrance cut is for the Star subdermal and how long it was please, it seems quite well hidden.
Don’t get too wound up on negative comments, surely it is part and parcel of every artist’s life to take all commentary on their work and not just the positive. How many who have commented could do better? Certainly not me.
I find negative, constructive criticism far more interesting to read than simply “WOW, that’s like SO cool”.
the entrance wound(s) are by the left point and the top point. i originally made the one by the left point, then made a 2nd cut to do some final adjustments on the right side. the cuts were small, took 3-4 stitches each.
Iguana said it looked like a shooting star too:)
and to wrap it up, I debated on posting Iguanas forehead work for a while, once it was all healed up, i decided to post them. i’m happy w/ the final results, even though they aren’t exactly perfect, they are cool.
not everybody does work they’re thrilled about, but i was man enough to post it anyway, so yeah.
the entrance wound(s) are by the left point and the top point. i originally made the one by the left point, then made a 2nd cut to do some final adjustments on the right side. the cuts were small, took 3-4 stitches each.
Iguana said it looked like a shooting star too:)
and to wrap it up, I debated on posting Iguanas forehead work for a while, once it was all healed up, i decided to post them. i’m happy w/ the final results, even though they aren’t exactly perfect, they are cool.
not everybody does work they’re thrilled about, but i was man enough to post it anyway, so yeah.
the entrance wound(s) are by the left point and the top point. i originally made the one by the left point, then made a 2nd cut to do some final adjustments on the right side. the cuts were small, took 3-4 stitches each.
Iguana said it looked like a shooting star too:)
and to wrap it up, I debated on posting Iguanas forehead work for a while, once it was all healed up, i decided to post them. i’m happy w/ the final results, even though they aren’t exactly perfect, they are cool.
not everybody does work they’re thrilled about, but i was man enough to post it anyway, so yeah.
Shawn,
Not everyone is a hater. When you post things, rightly or wrongly you have to expect good and bad comments.
Twelve people could be put in a room and asked to comment, it would probably be a 33% spilt, some loving it, some border line, others hating it and voicing their opinions.
This picture has been taken with lighting that would show up every small detail. Im sure when this man is seen in the flesh he looks much different.
It seems at least you were responsible and spent time discussing that is was ‘experimental’.
This is a genuine question shawn, so no beating me up plz:) Do people who carry out your type of work have to have some sort of medical background? As some of the mods you are asked for seem pretty hardcore.
Shawn,
Not everyone is a hater. When you post things, rightly or wrongly you have to expect good and bad comments.
Twelve people could be put in a room and asked to comment, it would probably be a 33% spilt, some loving it, some border line, others hating it and voicing their opinions.
This picture has been taken with lighting that would show up every small detail. Im sure when this man is seen in the flesh he looks much different.
It seems at least you were responsible and spent time discussing that is was ‘experimental’.
This is a genuine question shawn, so no beating me up plz:) Do people who carry out your type of work have to have some sort of medical background? As some of the mods you are asked for seem pretty hardcore.
Shawn,
Not everyone is a hater. When you post things, rightly or wrongly you have to expect good and bad comments.
Twelve people could be put in a room and asked to comment, it would probably be a 33% spilt, some loving it, some border line, others hating it and voicing their opinions.
This picture has been taken with lighting that would show up every small detail. Im sure when this man is seen in the flesh he looks much different.
It seems at least you were responsible and spent time discussing that is was ‘experimental’.
This is a genuine question shawn, so no beating me up plz:) Do people who carry out your type of work have to have some sort of medical background? As some of the mods you are asked for seem pretty hardcore.
HAHAH too much time…hell I have talked about this with so many mod artists and we all agree. Nobody wants to type shit cause there is enough drama in the scene to begin with. You do bad work expect people to point it out. If i seen you do good work i would say something nice. i just have not seen too much or anything nice enough to comment on. not my fault.atleast with bad ink i know its bad…hell i wont try to whine and insult people and deny it is bad. lose the ego buddy.If I was tryin to be rude or a dick I would have posted annymous..I posted under my name cause i had nothing to hide .
HAHAH too much time…hell I have talked about this with so many mod artists and we all agree. Nobody wants to type shit cause there is enough drama in the scene to begin with. You do bad work expect people to point it out. If i seen you do good work i would say something nice. i just have not seen too much or anything nice enough to comment on. not my fault.atleast with bad ink i know its bad…hell i wont try to whine and insult people and deny it is bad. lose the ego buddy.If I was tryin to be rude or a dick I would have posted annymous..I posted under my name cause i had nothing to hide .
HAHAH too much time…hell I have talked about this with so many mod artists and we all agree. Nobody wants to type shit cause there is enough drama in the scene to begin with. You do bad work expect people to point it out. If i seen you do good work i would say something nice. i just have not seen too much or anything nice enough to comment on. not my fault.atleast with bad ink i know its bad…hell i wont try to whine and insult people and deny it is bad. lose the ego buddy.If I was tryin to be rude or a dick I would have posted annymous..I posted under my name cause i had nothing to hide .
Whatever the original intention, I think it looks great and doesn’t overpower his face either, which is pretty amazing considering the size of the implant… Plus stars look great.
Whatever the original intention, I think it looks great and doesn’t overpower his face either, which is pretty amazing considering the size of the implant… Plus stars look great.
Whatever the original intention, I think it looks great and doesn’t overpower his face either, which is pretty amazing considering the size of the implant… Plus stars look great.
There is drama in the scene, and people like John(stigmata) cause it. I’ve seen bad work from every mod artist, and didn’t say shit. if you have nothing nice to say, shut the fuck up! considering all the other MODBLOG stuff Shannon has posted of mine, why you choose to comment badly on this one out of all of them is beyond me. next time, type your words more carefully, cause you come off like a jerk.