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.

KILLWHITNEYDEAD tattoo

Have I mentioned how much I love Johnny Thief‘s work (I know I’ve posted a couple of his coverups)? He just did this great KILLWHITNEYDEAD tattoo on Hailey at his shop Seppuku Tattoo in Savannah, GA.

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42 responses to “KILLWHITNEYDEAD tattoo”

  1. L1ZZARD Avatar

    I love the detail in this one, especially on the axe handle.

  2. L1ZZARD Avatar

    I love the detail in this one, especially on the axe handle.

  3. JamesX. Avatar
    JamesX.

    Killwhitneydead are an amazing band, and thats one amazing Tat.

  4. JamesX. Avatar
    JamesX.

    Killwhitneydead are an amazing band, and thats one amazing Tat.

  5. mela Avatar
    mela

    WOW!!!!

  6. mela Avatar
    mela

    WOW!!!!

  7. Khayman Avatar

    That is one cool tattoo!

  8. Khayman Avatar

    That is one cool tattoo!

  9. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Now that definatly is a very detailed tattoo.

    I can see why Shannon likes Johnny Thiefs work its amazing. However this piece is a little gruesome for me, I can see appreciate the work tho.

  10. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Now that definatly is a very detailed tattoo.

    I can see why Shannon likes Johnny Thiefs work its amazing. However this piece is a little gruesome for me, I can see appreciate the work tho.

  11. FleshMechanic Avatar

    Oh that is just amazing

  12. FleshMechanic Avatar

    Oh that is just amazing

  13. TOB Avatar

    I love the detail and the blood. Great work nice and bloody.

  14. TOB Avatar

    I love the detail and the blood. Great work nice and bloody.

  15. john Avatar
    john

    This tattoo is essentially a portrait of one of my closest friend’s brother’s girlfriend! So, like, I’m famous now right? Pretty cool.

  16. john Avatar
    john

    This tattoo is essentially a portrait of one of my closest friend’s brother’s girlfriend! So, like, I’m famous now right? Pretty cool.

  17. Malice Alice Avatar
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  19. jeanine Avatar
    jeanine

    holy moley

  20. jeanine Avatar
    jeanine

    holy moley

  21. Jp Avatar

    I’ve never really got into the band, but the tattoo is amazing.

    hah so I saw on tv today, a tattoo shop that had “tattoo” spelt, “tatoo”.

    I laughed like a mutha fucka.
    I accually think you postyedit on here once maybe.

  22. Jp Avatar

    I’ve never really got into the band, but the tattoo is amazing.

    hah so I saw on tv today, a tattoo shop that had “tattoo” spelt, “tatoo”.

    I laughed like a mutha fucka.
    I accually think you postyedit on here once maybe.

  23. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    hah, that is a really awesome looking tattoo 🙂

  24. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    hah, that is a really awesome looking tattoo 🙂

  25. Millie Avatar

    Ooooh, that’s pretty.

  26. Millie Avatar

    Ooooh, that’s pretty.

  27. erin Avatar

    haha yay! KWD are my buds. 🙂 nc represent

  28. erin Avatar

    haha yay! KWD are my buds. 🙂 nc represent

  29. rattatattat Avatar
    rattatattat

    greensboro represent!

  30. rattatattat Avatar
    rattatattat

    greensboro represent!

  31. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Brilliant work!

  32. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Brilliant work!

  33. Razzell2 Avatar
    Razzell2

    Uber bitchin ink. A stunning display of design and talent!

  34. Razzell2 Avatar
    Razzell2

    Uber bitchin ink. A stunning display of design and talent!

  35. revolver Avatar
    revolver

    the piece is absolutely brilliant. the colors, the shadowing, EVERYTHING.

  36. revolver Avatar
    revolver

    the piece is absolutely brilliant. the colors, the shadowing, EVERYTHING.

  37. haileyvitt Avatar
    haileyvitt

    haha thats my arm. ohh goodness.

  38. haileyvitt Avatar
    haileyvitt

    haha thats my arm. ohh goodness.

  39. andrew Avatar
    andrew

    Hailey loves cawk!

  40. andrew Avatar
    andrew

    Hailey loves cawk!

  41. Brandie Avatar
    Brandie

    KillWhitneyDead is an awesome band…i love this tattoo

  42. Brandie Avatar
    Brandie

    KillWhitneyDead is an awesome band…i love this tattoo

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