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.

Black, Grey, and White Tribal-esque Tattoo

You know, I’ve seen plenty of all black tribal tattoos. I’ve seen a growing number of all white tattoos… But it’s a lot less common to see them combined, let alone mixed with all gray tattooing as well!

Comments

56 responses to “Black, Grey, and White Tribal-esque Tattoo”

  1. Rayale Avatar

    Isn’t that a tattoo in the style of one of Deiter Huhn’s girls

    http://www.skinfactory.net/slideshow/SlideShow.php.en?show=1

    See the second and third picture

    Love it though, Really good work.

    Rayale

  2. Rayale Avatar

    Isn’t that a tattoo in the style of one of Deiter Huhn’s girls

    http://www.skinfactory.net/slideshow/SlideShow.php.en?show=1

    See the second and third picture

    Love it though, Really good work.

    Rayale

  3. b0lter Avatar
    b0lter

    freakin cool combination of colours used in a great design, just love it

  4. b0lter Avatar
    b0lter

    freakin cool combination of colours used in a great design, just love it

  5. Mary Avatar

    Well, great tattoo !
    Isn’t it inspired by this painting ? http://executioner92.free.fr/fr/pics/portfolios/tattoos/tattoos_2.jpg

  6. Mary Avatar

    Well, great tattoo !
    Isn’t it inspired by this painting ? http://executioner92.free.fr/fr/pics/portfolios/tattoos/tattoos_2.jpg

  7. fantasien Avatar

    that’s one way to make a tramp stamp a bit less trashy. not that that one was trashy to start with. but at least there is some hope!

  8. fantasien Avatar

    that’s one way to make a tramp stamp a bit less trashy. not that that one was trashy to start with. but at least there is some hope!

  9. Lori Avatar

    Maybe she was inspired by reading the QOD. 😉

  10. Lori Avatar

    Maybe she was inspired by reading the QOD. 😉

  11. Rayale Avatar

    could have been inspired by that painting (see Mary No.3). Not shaw which came first, the person or the painting But yeah still good tattoo

  12. Rayale Avatar

    could have been inspired by that painting (see Mary No.3). Not shaw which came first, the person or the painting But yeah still good tattoo

  13. Klem Avatar

    Thanx #3…This is what I was about to say…for information, this painting was done by Luis Royo…a spanish artist who has made a book called “tattoos” where this picture is from…

    Gret tatt bay the way

  14. Klem Avatar

    Thanx #3…This is what I was about to say…for information, this painting was done by Luis Royo…a spanish artist who has made a book called “tattoos” where this picture is from…

    Gret tatt bay the way

  15. Luxuria Avatar
    Luxuria

    love the steampunk accent!

  16. Luxuria Avatar
    Luxuria

    love the steampunk accent!

  17. Mess Avatar

    that is fucking beautiful!!!

    … and i’m not a big fan of tribal tattoos usually

    x

  18. Mess Avatar

    that is fucking beautiful!!!

    … and i’m not a big fan of tribal tattoos usually

    x

  19. F. Xanatos Avatar
    F. Xanatos

    I can only reinterate what the others have said. This is a really awesome tattoo. Excellent in design and execution.

  20. F. Xanatos Avatar
    F. Xanatos

    I can only reinterate what the others have said. This is a really awesome tattoo. Excellent in design and execution.

  21. vermilion Avatar
    vermilion

    Reminds me of Edward scissor hands.

  22. vermilion Avatar
    vermilion

    Reminds me of Edward scissor hands.

  23. stormy Avatar

    awesome, and I don’t even think tribal when I look at it.

  24. stormy Avatar

    awesome, and I don’t even think tribal when I look at it.

  25. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    i like the gears.

  26. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    i like the gears.

  27. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    hmm pretty for a tribal tattoo.

  28. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    hmm pretty for a tribal tattoo.

  29. xavier Avatar
    xavier

    Looks like a space aged Leatherman. I like it!

  30. xavier Avatar
    xavier

    Looks like a space aged Leatherman. I like it!

  31. Pariah Avatar
    Pariah

    I wonder if she plans to extend it to cover her whole back like the Royo painting? I’m a big Royo fan and I love that painting. Of course if the gears were real… Maybe in 20 years.

  32. Pariah Avatar
    Pariah

    I wonder if she plans to extend it to cover her whole back like the Royo painting? I’m a big Royo fan and I love that painting. Of course if the gears were real… Maybe in 20 years.

  33. beans Avatar

    Was there any artist credit? It looks Conan Lea-ish.

    Looks pretty good 🙂

  34. beans Avatar

    Was there any artist credit? It looks Conan Lea-ish.

    Looks pretty good 🙂

  35. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought of a Leatherman.

  36. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who thought of a Leatherman.

  37. Sitara Avatar

    I think the white part is the most impressive part. It’s such a different concept on top of the black and grey tribal but it fits in perfectly.

  38. Sitara Avatar

    I think the white part is the most impressive part. It’s such a different concept on top of the black and grey tribal but it fits in perfectly.

  39. Sarah Lamb Avatar
    Sarah Lamb

    That’s really interesting, I hope they go for a whole back piece inspired by the painting.

  40. Sarah Lamb Avatar
    Sarah Lamb

    That’s really interesting, I hope they go for a whole back piece inspired by the painting.

  41. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    The white part reminds me (and I see I’m not the only one) of a crazy folding knife.

  42. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    The white part reminds me (and I see I’m not the only one) of a crazy folding knife.

  43. deadlypoison Avatar

    love this tat! tribal, once more, seems to be fashionable again, it’s good to see something original and different.

  44. deadlypoison Avatar

    love this tat! tribal, once more, seems to be fashionable again, it’s good to see something original and different.

  45. Altered Avatar

    that is amazing

  46. Altered Avatar

    that is amazing

  47. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    i’m also curious if it was inspired by that painting. I adore that painting!

  48. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    i’m also curious if it was inspired by that painting. I adore that painting!

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