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.

Dirty Dragonfly

I like this picture of Nathan‘s great dragonfly chestpiece being done (photo by Katie).

Comments

76 responses to “Dirty Dragonfly”

  1. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That looks gorgeous (more pics on his page). Why the modifier “dirty” though?

  2. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That looks gorgeous (more pics on his page). Why the modifier “dirty” though?

  3. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That looks gorgeous (more pics on his page). Why the modifier “dirty” though?

  4. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That looks gorgeous (more pics on his page). Why the modifier “dirty” though?

  5. markmarkmark Avatar
    markmarkmark

    dirty because it’s still rough/unfinished?
    also, this reminds me of coheed and cambria, which is good.

  6. markmarkmark Avatar
    markmarkmark

    dirty because it’s still rough/unfinished?
    also, this reminds me of coheed and cambria, which is good.

  7. markmarkmark Avatar
    markmarkmark

    dirty because it’s still rough/unfinished?
    also, this reminds me of coheed and cambria, which is good.

  8. markmarkmark Avatar
    markmarkmark

    dirty because it’s still rough/unfinished?
    also, this reminds me of coheed and cambria, which is good.

  9. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (simple explanation: dirty because it’s in the middle of getting tattooed so the skin is dirty with ink that’s been rubbed around)

  10. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (simple explanation: dirty because it’s in the middle of getting tattooed so the skin is dirty with ink that’s been rubbed around)

  11. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (simple explanation: dirty because it’s in the middle of getting tattooed so the skin is dirty with ink that’s been rubbed around)

  12. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    (simple explanation: dirty because it’s in the middle of getting tattooed so the skin is dirty with ink that’s been rubbed around)

  13. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    im in love with it. since i did an art project on dragonfly wings ive been wanting one tattooing.

  14. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    im in love with it. since i did an art project on dragonfly wings ive been wanting one tattooing.

  15. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    im in love with it. since i did an art project on dragonfly wings ive been wanting one tattooing.

  16. chloedon Avatar
    chloedon

    im in love with it. since i did an art project on dragonfly wings ive been wanting one tattooing.

  17. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love to see this one finished, it looks like its going to have plenty of detail in it.

  18. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love to see this one finished, it looks like its going to have plenty of detail in it.

  19. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love to see this one finished, it looks like its going to have plenty of detail in it.

  20. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Love to see this one finished, it looks like its going to have plenty of detail in it.

  21. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    woo big, love to see the finished one

  22. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    woo big, love to see the finished one

  23. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    woo big, love to see the finished one

  24. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    woo big, love to see the finished one

  25. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That makes sense (thanks for the explanation). I was quite surprised when I got my first tattoo how much ink was repeatedly getting whiped off.

  26. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That makes sense (thanks for the explanation). I was quite surprised when I got my first tattoo how much ink was repeatedly getting whiped off.

  27. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That makes sense (thanks for the explanation). I was quite surprised when I got my first tattoo how much ink was repeatedly getting whiped off.

  28. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    That makes sense (thanks for the explanation). I was quite surprised when I got my first tattoo how much ink was repeatedly getting whiped off.

  29. Neurot1k Avatar

    That’s sick! Can’t wait to see it finished.

  30. Neurot1k Avatar

    That’s sick! Can’t wait to see it finished.

  31. Neurot1k Avatar

    That’s sick! Can’t wait to see it finished.

  32. Neurot1k Avatar

    That’s sick! Can’t wait to see it finished.

  33. wocket Avatar
    wocket

    That’s gorgeous! Is he going to get it colored?

  34. wocket Avatar
    wocket

    That’s gorgeous! Is he going to get it colored?

  35. wocket Avatar
    wocket

    That’s gorgeous! Is he going to get it colored?

  36. wocket Avatar
    wocket

    That’s gorgeous! Is he going to get it colored?

  37. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I really like the dragonfly a lot, but why isn’t her machine & clipcord bagged?

  38. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I really like the dragonfly a lot, but why isn’t her machine & clipcord bagged?

  39. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I really like the dragonfly a lot, but why isn’t her machine & clipcord bagged?

  40. Lane Jensen Avatar

    I really like the dragonfly a lot, but why isn’t her machine & clipcord bagged?

  41. Jp Avatar

    Things like this make me hate MODBLOG.
    Just because now I’m jelous and hating myself for not thinking of this myself.

  42. Jp Avatar

    Things like this make me hate MODBLOG.
    Just because now I’m jelous and hating myself for not thinking of this myself.

  43. Jp Avatar

    Things like this make me hate MODBLOG.
    Just because now I’m jelous and hating myself for not thinking of this myself.

  44. Jp Avatar

    Things like this make me hate MODBLOG.
    Just because now I’m jelous and hating myself for not thinking of this myself.

  45. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    Cool photo, cool tattoo.

  46. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    Cool photo, cool tattoo.

  47. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    Cool photo, cool tattoo.

  48. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    Cool photo, cool tattoo.

  49. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Awesome detail, can’t wait until it’s finished

  50. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Awesome detail, can’t wait until it’s finished

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