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 Stripe Tattoo

This intense facial tattoo was done by Holly at CRTAT-2 in Geelong, Australia. You know, speaking as someone with a facial tattoo, I think it’s probably a lot more nervewracking doing a tattoo like this than getting it — if I was the artist I’d be terrified of making a mistake!

Comments

87 responses to “Facial Stripe Tattoo”

  1. Leroy Avatar

    It reminds me of a few movies (resident evil and underworld come to mind) where someone gets there head cut apart and it takes a second or two for the two sides to slide apart.

  2. Leroy Avatar

    It reminds me of a few movies (resident evil and underworld come to mind) where someone gets there head cut apart and it takes a second or two for the two sides to slide apart.

  3. Leroy Avatar

    It reminds me of a few movies (resident evil and underworld come to mind) where someone gets there head cut apart and it takes a second or two for the two sides to slide apart.

  4. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    Somehow I’m sure this is just the start, judging form his neck and the fact that when you’ve already had a facial tattoo you’ve broken a large barrier… but I like the concept, his face is just symmetrical enough to pull this of. The gap at the lips annoys me a bit though.

  5. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    Somehow I’m sure this is just the start, judging form his neck and the fact that when you’ve already had a facial tattoo you’ve broken a large barrier… but I like the concept, his face is just symmetrical enough to pull this of. The gap at the lips annoys me a bit though.

  6. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    Somehow I’m sure this is just the start, judging form his neck and the fact that when you’ve already had a facial tattoo you’ve broken a large barrier… but I like the concept, his face is just symmetrical enough to pull this of. The gap at the lips annoys me a bit though.

  7. lightsout Avatar
    lightsout

    Looks good, id like to see the back.

  8. lightsout Avatar
    lightsout

    Looks good, id like to see the back.

  9. lightsout Avatar
    lightsout

    Looks good, id like to see the back.

  10. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    ditto #3

  11. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    ditto #3

  12. Diljá Avatar
    Diljá

    ditto #3

  13. Scott! Avatar

    Thats one badass racing stripe!!

  14. Scott! Avatar

    Thats one badass racing stripe!!

  15. Scott! Avatar

    Thats one badass racing stripe!!

  16. Stacey Avatar

    THis reminds me of the Friends episode where Rachel teaches Ben some practical jokes and Carol and Ross end up with pencil lines down their face exactly like this!

    Must have hurt going over his nose.

  17. Stacey Avatar

    THis reminds me of the Friends episode where Rachel teaches Ben some practical jokes and Carol and Ross end up with pencil lines down their face exactly like this!

    Must have hurt going over his nose.

  18. Stacey Avatar

    THis reminds me of the Friends episode where Rachel teaches Ben some practical jokes and Carol and Ross end up with pencil lines down their face exactly like this!

    Must have hurt going over his nose.

  19. xPalehorsex Avatar
    xPalehorsex

    hmmm, not too crazy about it, but to each his/her own.

  20. xPalehorsex Avatar
    xPalehorsex

    hmmm, not too crazy about it, but to each his/her own.

  21. xPalehorsex Avatar
    xPalehorsex

    hmmm, not too crazy about it, but to each his/her own.

  22. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I see what you mean Shannon, one slight slip and you could not do a cover up on this one.

  23. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I see what you mean Shannon, one slight slip and you could not do a cover up on this one.

  24. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I see what you mean Shannon, one slight slip and you could not do a cover up on this one.

  25. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    Oh hell, help Shannon I even changed the format of my name, and still everything I post needs moderation *cries*

  26. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    Oh hell, help Shannon I even changed the format of my name, and still everything I post needs moderation *cries*

  27. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    Oh hell, help Shannon I even changed the format of my name, and still everything I post needs moderation *cries*

  28. doggs Avatar
    doggs

    Forgot to smile.

  29. doggs Avatar
    doggs

    Forgot to smile.

  30. doggs Avatar
    doggs

    Forgot to smile.

  31. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Something in between would make it look good.

  32. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Something in between would make it look good.

  33. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Something in between would make it look good.

  34. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    If he does get more, I would love to see where he takes it.

    And why does everyone smile for cameras and wave at camcorders? Good for him for breaking the norm.

  35. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    If he does get more, I would love to see where he takes it.

    And why does everyone smile for cameras and wave at camcorders? Good for him for breaking the norm.

  36. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    If he does get more, I would love to see where he takes it.

    And why does everyone smile for cameras and wave at camcorders? Good for him for breaking the norm.

  37. kaylee Avatar
    kaylee

    it looks like he’s standing in front of the line. nice work, not my thing

  38. kaylee Avatar
    kaylee

    it looks like he’s standing in front of the line. nice work, not my thing

  39. kaylee Avatar
    kaylee

    it looks like he’s standing in front of the line. nice work, not my thing

  40. jOELTRON Avatar

    Lov it! I wonder if it continues down the bottom of the nose (septum area) or would the lines be going *inside* the nostrils?

    I would love to see the lips eventually done too, and it would be nice to know how far back it continues too!

    Keep up the good work, aussies!

  41. jOELTRON Avatar

    Lov it! I wonder if it continues down the bottom of the nose (septum area) or would the lines be going *inside* the nostrils?

    I would love to see the lips eventually done too, and it would be nice to know how far back it continues too!

    Keep up the good work, aussies!

  42. jOELTRON Avatar

    Lov it! I wonder if it continues down the bottom of the nose (septum area) or would the lines be going *inside* the nostrils?

    I would love to see the lips eventually done too, and it would be nice to know how far back it continues too!

    Keep up the good work, aussies!

  43. C.J. Avatar
    C.J.

    Ditto to #’s 3 and 4… does anyone know how far back it goes?

  44. C.J. Avatar
    C.J.

    Ditto to #’s 3 and 4… does anyone know how far back it goes?

  45. C.J. Avatar
    C.J.

    Ditto to #’s 3 and 4… does anyone know how far back it goes?

  46. Meegs Avatar
    Meegs

    One bad-ass looking dude… if i ever need somebody to collect a debt, i’m calling this guy.

  47. Meegs Avatar
    Meegs

    One bad-ass looking dude… if i ever need somebody to collect a debt, i’m calling this guy.

  48. Meegs Avatar
    Meegs

    One bad-ass looking dude… if i ever need somebody to collect a debt, i’m calling this guy.

  49. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this

  50. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this

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