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.

“Orchid”

I mean, who doesn’t fantasize about pierced-up faux lesbian elves? These were tattooed by Joshua Johnson at Next in Vancouver.

Comments

52 responses to ““Orchid””

  1. Rockerbaby Avatar

    About time Joshua’s talents made modblog.

  2. Rockerbaby Avatar

    About time Joshua’s talents made modblog.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Huh, I thought I’d posted his work before but I think you’re right, I couldn’t find any examples.

  4. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Huh, I thought I’d posted his work before but I think you’re right, I couldn’t find any examples.

  5. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    gahhh! i love joshua

  6. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    gahhh! i love joshua

  7. UREA Avatar
    UREA

    SIMPLESMENTE UREA!!!

    VOLTS PAPADA

  8. UREA Avatar
    UREA

    SIMPLESMENTE UREA!!!

    VOLTS PAPADA

  9. Kendall Avatar
    Kendall

    I love Joshua!
    I’m going to have him do my first tattoo in a year or so. (Gotta be of age)

  10. Kendall Avatar
    Kendall

    I love Joshua!
    I’m going to have him do my first tattoo in a year or so. (Gotta be of age)

  11. ItchyStitches Avatar

    HAHA, It’s a vagina!

  12. ItchyStitches Avatar

    HAHA, It’s a vagina!

  13. christina Avatar
    christina

    interesting choice for a tattoo

  14. christina Avatar
    christina

    interesting choice for a tattoo

  15. jessica Avatar

    the tattoo is amazing, but shannon, yr caption makes this one.

    😀

  16. jessica Avatar

    the tattoo is amazing, but shannon, yr caption makes this one.

    😀

  17. jessica Avatar

    ** an also, its a VULVA :p

  18. jessica Avatar

    ** an also, its a VULVA :p

  19. Iselilja Avatar

    Ahh I love it! The colours and everything.

  20. Iselilja Avatar

    Ahh I love it! The colours and everything.

  21. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love it!
    I bet he gets a few staring at that one lol

  22. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love it!
    I bet he gets a few staring at that one lol

  23. yourpamphleteer Avatar

    Oh Joshua.
    He loves the naked ladies.

  24. yourpamphleteer Avatar

    Oh Joshua.
    He loves the naked ladies.

  25. maya Avatar
    maya

    thats HAWT

  26. maya Avatar
    maya

    thats HAWT

  27. Malice Alice Avatar

    Reminds me a little of Georgia O’Keeffe, but just a little heh. That’s an awesome shade of purple!

  28. Malice Alice Avatar

    Reminds me a little of Georgia O’Keeffe, but just a little heh. That’s an awesome shade of purple!

  29. Bloodflower Avatar
    Bloodflower

    I like the fact they’re pulling their nipples! haha great

  30. Bloodflower Avatar
    Bloodflower

    I like the fact they’re pulling their nipples! haha great

  31. TOB Avatar

    Provocative, vivid colors, sexual themes; these are what tattoos are supposed to be about, I fucking love it.

  32. TOB Avatar

    Provocative, vivid colors, sexual themes; these are what tattoos are supposed to be about, I fucking love it.

  33. hellonightmare Avatar

    fucking awesome

  34. hellonightmare Avatar

    fucking awesome

  35. InKubus Avatar

    the clit tickling action makes it for me

  36. InKubus Avatar

    the clit tickling action makes it for me

  37. starspring Avatar

    pound it till its purple…orchid. 😉

  38. starspring Avatar

    pound it till its purple…orchid. 😉

  39. Stabby Avatar

    Heheh I like this =]

  40. Stabby Avatar

    Heheh I like this =]

  41. oniana Avatar

    why do call them “faux” shannon?

  42. oniana Avatar

    why do call them “faux” shannon?

  43. Maggi Avatar
    Maggi

    hang on, thats no orchid 😉

  44. Maggi Avatar
    Maggi

    hang on, thats no orchid 😉

  45. Neurot1k Avatar

    That leg on the redhead one freaks me out [email protected]

  46. Neurot1k Avatar

    That leg on the redhead one freaks me out [email protected]

  47. Zena Avatar
    Zena

    Yeah, why “faux” lesbians? Eh? Ehhhhh?

  48. Zena Avatar
    Zena

    Yeah, why “faux” lesbians? Eh? Ehhhhh?

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