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.

Healed scar handprint

Wow, in terms of healed scarifications (*it’s not totally healed — about three months old in the picture), this definitely places on my top five list… It just looks so natural. These were done by premiere scarification artist Ryan Ouellette, who’s just set up a new site at PBAscars.com that’s dedicated to his work (and of course he has a gallery on BME as well).

Comments

150 responses to “Healed scar handprint”

  1. LifeRush Avatar

    wow, that’s great

  2. LifeRush Avatar

    wow, that’s great

  3. LifeRush Avatar

    wow, that’s great

  4. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen.

  5. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen.

  6. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen.

  7. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen… i dont mean necessarily in terms of technique or the actual scars themselves, but its the first scarification that has ever moved me.

  8. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen… i dont mean necessarily in terms of technique or the actual scars themselves, but its the first scarification that has ever moved me.

  9. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    thats the most beautiful scarification that ive ever seen… i dont mean necessarily in terms of technique or the actual scars themselves, but its the first scarification that has ever moved me.

  10. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    That it truly lovely!

  11. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    That it truly lovely!

  12. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    That it truly lovely!

  13. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    it + is

    *blonde*

  14. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    it + is

    *blonde*

  15. voodoo Avatar
    voodoo

    it + is

    *blonde*

  16. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    As the poster above me said, these scars are actually very moving. Beautiful work!

  17. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    As the poster above me said, these scars are actually very moving. Beautiful work!

  18. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    As the poster above me said, these scars are actually very moving. Beautiful work!

  19. gretta Avatar

    It looks like someone’s hand was on fire and they pressed it on her skin.

  20. gretta Avatar

    It looks like someone’s hand was on fire and they pressed it on her skin.

  21. gretta Avatar

    It looks like someone’s hand was on fire and they pressed it on her skin.

  22. moddoctor Avatar

    I’m not usually a big fan of scars, but this is amazingly cool.

  23. moddoctor Avatar

    I’m not usually a big fan of scars, but this is amazingly cool.

  24. moddoctor Avatar

    I’m not usually a big fan of scars, but this is amazingly cool.

  25. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Sweet!

  26. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Sweet!

  27. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Sweet!

  28. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    that’s so cool, it turned out wonderful.

  29. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    that’s so cool, it turned out wonderful.

  30. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    that’s so cool, it turned out wonderful.

  31. [iam]possessed[/iam] Avatar
    [iam]possessed[/iam]

    It looks fantastic… just like it’s always been there. You almost want to ask, ‘How did you get that scar?’ because it looks so natural!

  32. [iam]possessed[/iam] Avatar
    [iam]possessed[/iam]

    It looks fantastic… just like it’s always been there. You almost want to ask, ‘How did you get that scar?’ because it looks so natural!

  33. [iam]possessed[/iam] Avatar
    [iam]possessed[/iam]

    It looks fantastic… just like it’s always been there. You almost want to ask, ‘How did you get that scar?’ because it looks so natural!

  34. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    awesome!

  35. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    awesome!

  36. Frester Avatar
    Frester

    awesome!

  37. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I’m thinking Ryan slapped the scar into existence.

  38. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I’m thinking Ryan slapped the scar into existence.

  39. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I’m thinking Ryan slapped the scar into existence.

  40. broken_wings Avatar
    broken_wings

    that’s amazing.

  41. broken_wings Avatar
    broken_wings

    that’s amazing.

  42. broken_wings Avatar
    broken_wings

    that’s amazing.

  43. Ryan Avatar

    I dipped my hand in lava and razor blades then I slapped her.

  44. Ryan Avatar

    I dipped my hand in lava and razor blades then I slapped her.

  45. Ryan Avatar

    I dipped my hand in lava and razor blades then I slapped her.

  46. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Or maybe it’s someone trying to get out…

  47. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Or maybe it’s someone trying to get out…

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