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.

Animal Cuts

Amanda who lives just down the street from me has a couple wildlife-themed cuttings done by Blair (byblair.com) in Toronto. This tiger is about three months old in the photo:

Her elephant lower backpiece was done about a year ago.

Comments

64 responses to “Animal Cuts”

  1. little miss strange Avatar
    little miss strange

    I love that elephant. Its so cute!

  2. little miss strange Avatar
    little miss strange

    I love that elephant. Its so cute!

  3. little miss strange Avatar
    little miss strange

    I love that elephant. Its so cute!

  4. little miss strange Avatar
    little miss strange

    I love that elephant. Its so cute!

  5. goomy Avatar

    That’s so beautiful and simple. I loved them!

  6. goomy Avatar

    That’s so beautiful and simple. I loved them!

  7. goomy Avatar

    That’s so beautiful and simple. I loved them!

  8. goomy Avatar

    That’s so beautiful and simple. I loved them!

  9. Pixijane Avatar
    Pixijane

    Wow. they’s stunning.I love how the tiger isn’t just a bold outline..it almost looks accidental.

  10. Pixijane Avatar
    Pixijane

    Wow. they’s stunning.I love how the tiger isn’t just a bold outline..it almost looks accidental.

  11. Pixijane Avatar
    Pixijane

    Wow. they’s stunning.I love how the tiger isn’t just a bold outline..it almost looks accidental.

  12. Pixijane Avatar
    Pixijane

    Wow. they’s stunning.I love how the tiger isn’t just a bold outline..it almost looks accidental.

  13. Malice Alice Avatar

    Nice. I live the elephant one.

  14. Malice Alice Avatar

    Nice. I live the elephant one.

  15. Malice Alice Avatar

    Nice. I live the elephant one.

  16. Malice Alice Avatar

    Nice. I live the elephant one.

  17. Marysparks Avatar
    Marysparks

    Oh my god! I fucking LOVE the elephant!

  18. Marysparks Avatar
    Marysparks

    Oh my god! I fucking LOVE the elephant!

  19. Marysparks Avatar
    Marysparks

    Oh my god! I fucking LOVE the elephant!

  20. Marysparks Avatar
    Marysparks

    Oh my god! I fucking LOVE the elephant!

  21. Brian Nichols Avatar

    The lower one is STUNNING.

  22. Brian Nichols Avatar

    The lower one is STUNNING.

  23. Brian Nichols Avatar

    The lower one is STUNNING.

  24. Brian Nichols Avatar

    The lower one is STUNNING.

  25. kumquat Avatar

    the elephant rocks my socks.
    it’s definately one that looks really interesting to the touch as well.
    🙂

  26. kumquat Avatar

    the elephant rocks my socks.
    it’s definately one that looks really interesting to the touch as well.
    🙂

  27. kumquat Avatar

    the elephant rocks my socks.
    it’s definately one that looks really interesting to the touch as well.
    🙂

  28. kumquat Avatar

    the elephant rocks my socks.
    it’s definately one that looks really interesting to the touch as well.
    🙂

  29. IAM: Stardust Avatar
    IAM: Stardust

    Let’s conform. I adore the elephant to pieces.
    I love the really simple scarifications like these.

  30. IAM: Stardust Avatar
    IAM: Stardust

    Let’s conform. I adore the elephant to pieces.
    I love the really simple scarifications like these.

  31. IAM: Stardust Avatar
    IAM: Stardust

    Let’s conform. I adore the elephant to pieces.
    I love the really simple scarifications like these.

  32. IAM: Stardust Avatar
    IAM: Stardust

    Let’s conform. I adore the elephant to pieces.
    I love the really simple scarifications like these.

  33. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    never been a fan of scarification, but those are beautiful..

  34. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    never been a fan of scarification, but those are beautiful..

  35. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    never been a fan of scarification, but those are beautiful..

  36. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    never been a fan of scarification, but those are beautiful..

  37. meg Avatar
    meg

    I very rarely see scarification I like, but those are perfect.

  38. meg Avatar
    meg

    I very rarely see scarification I like, but those are perfect.

  39. meg Avatar
    meg

    I very rarely see scarification I like, but those are perfect.

  40. meg Avatar
    meg

    I very rarely see scarification I like, but those are perfect.

  41. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    As I said before, they are great and you are so brave for getting them done!

  42. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    As I said before, they are great and you are so brave for getting them done!

  43. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    As I said before, they are great and you are so brave for getting them done!

  44. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    As I said before, they are great and you are so brave for getting them done!

  45. ubbaken Avatar

    I very much enjoy these pieces.

    Excellent work.

  46. ubbaken Avatar

    I very much enjoy these pieces.

    Excellent work.

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