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.

Facial tattoos with fresh facial cutting

I don’t have an IAM link for Philip (someone post one if there is one please; photo care of ShonCuts). I really like the subtlety and “gentleness” (is that the right word? it’s the vibe I get) of these facial tattoos and cuts on him.

Comments

20 responses to “Facial tattoos with fresh facial cutting”

  1. L1ZZARD Avatar

    This would be cool to see from straight on.

  2. Bikmonster Avatar
    Bikmonster

    That’s real nice, I agree that subtlety really works with the cutting to create an overall effect that looks just right!

  3. oniana Avatar
    oniana

    he looks beautiful, and yes quite serene.

  4. possessed Avatar
    possessed

    I think they really suit him. The tattoos especially are so delicate you’d almost have to look twice to even notice they’re there.

  5. cheshirekat Avatar
    cheshirekat

    Oh my god. He is gorgeous. i love well-placed facial tattoos.

  6. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    wowwww he is gorgeous!!!

  7. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Very tasty, I love the small moon

  8. momma_tomma Avatar
    momma_tomma

    Phillip is an amazing tattoo artist form San Fransisco, he used to work at Braindrops but i think he has moved on…this was done by Alissia (of Twisted Sole in Devner) with onyx blades at One Festival In San Diego.

  9. colter Avatar
    colter

    I agree with momma tomma, phillip does incredible work. my friend has an amazing piece that he did last year, im jealous.

  10. smurf Avatar

    I am a big fan of the tattoo under his eye. It really adds to his face instead of hiding features. That scar looks like it will turn out nicely as well.

  11. stormy Avatar

    I agree with smurf. The moon shaped design is really complementary to his face.

  12. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    wow I really like the tattoos

  13. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Awesome, I agree with the comments about seeing the face head on.

  14. gogo_savvy Avatar

    🙂

    Phillip!

    Ditto to all the “amazing” comments

  15. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    Hmmmm does …it …have a ceratin meaning or was it just a want?

  16. Lewis Avatar
    Lewis

    i dont want to sound like an i know everything dickhead, but the cuts were done with obsidian not onxy… and he´s working from his house at present, and yes he is a beautiful person

  17. Kelseyyy Avatar
    Kelseyyy

    I’d love to see the effect that would have when it’s healed.

  18. alice Avatar
    alice

    nothing special…his face looks like after surgery

  19. tatjanabelle Avatar
    tatjanabelle

    phillip is wonderfull. hes been tattooing me for years..

    http://www.pmtattoos.com/

    thats him

    theres some badass pics of my sleeve in there.

  20. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    I don’t really like the tattoos, or the stretched lobes… [Not a fan of them on anyone]
    But I think the cuts look amazing and really good on him [=
    and the nose piercing’s cool too ^^;

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