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.

Lovely Spots

Wow!!!! I am a giant giant fan of the amazing forehead tattoo that .disturbed. recently had done by Juan Esparza at Wizard Tattoo in Beaumont, Texas. Wonderful stuff — so pretty!

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154 responses to “Lovely Spots”

  1. nyne, Avatar

    that looks awesome.

    when i am older (and a lot braver) i want to get grey tabby markings rimming my hairline across my forehead and extending down to my cheekbones. i thought it would be a cute idea.

    so coming on here today and seeing this is really woah! :p

  2. nyne, Avatar

    that looks awesome.

    when i am older (and a lot braver) i want to get grey tabby markings rimming my hairline across my forehead and extending down to my cheekbones. i thought it would be a cute idea.

    so coming on here today and seeing this is really woah! :p

  3. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    no.zombies – by working at a tattoo/piercing parlor.

  4. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    no.zombies – by working at a tattoo/piercing parlor.

  5. Spacy Avatar

    That looks so amazing, it blends in like its always been there 🙂

  6. Spacy Avatar

    That looks so amazing, it blends in like its always been there 🙂

  7. Em Avatar
    Em

    no.zombies – or get really overqualified: it works! Remember, not all heavily tattooed people are kids like me, still students without “proper” jobs – once you’re established in your field you actually have a lot of freedom. It’d be comparatively easy to have a job with a lovely facial tattoo, it’d just be impossible to GET one.

    She’s so brave to change her face like that! I’m just glad her bravery has been paid off with a great tattoo.

  8. Em Avatar
    Em

    no.zombies – or get really overqualified: it works! Remember, not all heavily tattooed people are kids like me, still students without “proper” jobs – once you’re established in your field you actually have a lot of freedom. It’d be comparatively easy to have a job with a lovely facial tattoo, it’d just be impossible to GET one.

    She’s so brave to change her face like that! I’m just glad her bravery has been paid off with a great tattoo.

  9. Mors Avatar
    Mors

    No voy a decir que es algo muy original porque no lo es, pero esta chica leopardo se ve bellisima!

  10. Mors Avatar
    Mors

    No voy a decir que es algo muy original porque no lo es, pero esta chica leopardo se ve bellisima!

  11. JoseyLyn Avatar

    That looks so realistic and almost like it would be fuzzy if you pet her forehead!

  12. JoseyLyn Avatar

    That looks so realistic and almost like it would be fuzzy if you pet her forehead!

  13. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Spacy – check her IAM page. She just added to it last night! With the work around her eyes, it blends in even better.

    Shannon – please keep this updated with newer pictures on ModBlog. Work like this deserves it.

  14. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Spacy – check her IAM page. She just added to it last night! With the work around her eyes, it blends in even better.

    Shannon – please keep this updated with newer pictures on ModBlog. Work like this deserves it.

  15. rori Avatar

    wow she reminds me of a girl i went to college with…except that girl would never get that done

  16. rori Avatar

    wow she reminds me of a girl i went to college with…except that girl would never get that done

  17. JenO33 Avatar

    Now I’m dying to see more pictures…

  18. JenO33 Avatar

    Now I’m dying to see more pictures…

  19. .disturbed. Avatar

    Newest work….4 and a half more hours last night:

  20. .disturbed. Avatar

    Newest work….4 and a half more hours last night:

  21. JenO33 Avatar

    Think of us non-IAM people dear ! 🙂

  22. JenO33 Avatar

    Think of us non-IAM people dear ! 🙂

  23. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    JenO33 – Not to torture you, but it looks amazing!

  24. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    JenO33 – Not to torture you, but it looks amazing!

  25. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    I hope all of the pictures have been submitted to BME, I wonder if they’ll be in the facial gallery or the wildlife/nature gallery.

  26. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    I hope all of the pictures have been submitted to BME, I wonder if they’ll be in the facial gallery or the wildlife/nature gallery.

  27. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    i couldnt do it. i just cant mess with my face. Looks pretty sweet, but i dont think i could handle a tattoo like that.

  28. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    i couldnt do it. i just cant mess with my face. Looks pretty sweet, but i dont think i could handle a tattoo like that.

  29. Lenore Avatar

    Wow…so intensely beautiful. It looks so real and suits her well.

  30. Lenore Avatar

    Wow…so intensely beautiful. It looks so real and suits her well.

  31. eeks Avatar
    eeks

    i think i just found a reason to renew my IAM account!
    i definitely want to see more pictures!

  32. eeks Avatar
    eeks

    i think i just found a reason to renew my IAM account!
    i definitely want to see more pictures!

  33. Corbin Avatar
    Corbin

    Beautiful!

  34. Corbin Avatar
    Corbin

    Beautiful!

  35. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    It actually DOES look soft textured like fur. Not harsh…just natural like it’s supposed to be there. And obviously it is =)

  36. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    It actually DOES look soft textured like fur. Not harsh…just natural like it’s supposed to be there. And obviously it is =)

  37. christina Avatar
    christina

    Incredible =)

  38. christina Avatar
    christina

    Incredible =)

  39. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Shannon, please post an updated photo of this for everyone not on IAM.

  40. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Shannon, please post an updated photo of this for everyone not on IAM.

  41. Jaymz Avatar
    Jaymz

    WOW!!!

    She looks amazing, I would definately talk to her if I saw her out.

    If you’re ever in Australia look me up hahaha.

  42. Jaymz Avatar
    Jaymz

    WOW!!!

    She looks amazing, I would definately talk to her if I saw her out.

    If you’re ever in Australia look me up hahaha.

  43. Beth Ann Stephanie Avatar

    **I like to say wow. That is the tattoo I’ve been dreaming of doing for years, but was a big chicken! I’ve been dying to get a super realistic cat mask tattooed on me! I mean I have so dreamed about it since I was 15. All I have to say to Disturbed is congrats! It looks wonderful on you! I bet it is just spectacular fun to wear! I hope everyone treats you nice! Cause that took guts! It is beautiful beyond what I ever dreamed a well done cat face could look like! I am floored. Enjoy it, you truly do deserve it! Bet it is a total blast to look in the mirror and see it! Know of any other cats? Also PROPS to your artist! WOW! I really look forward to seeing it finished, as it seems it is your plan by the further work you are doing! You are my new HERO, your name may be Disturbed, but you are in no way disturbed. This was an amazing thing to do! I totally love it! WOW!

  44. Beth Ann Stephanie Avatar

    **I like to say wow. That is the tattoo I’ve been dreaming of doing for years, but was a big chicken! I’ve been dying to get a super realistic cat mask tattooed on me! I mean I have so dreamed about it since I was 15. All I have to say to Disturbed is congrats! It looks wonderful on you! I bet it is just spectacular fun to wear! I hope everyone treats you nice! Cause that took guts! It is beautiful beyond what I ever dreamed a well done cat face could look like! I am floored. Enjoy it, you truly do deserve it! Bet it is a total blast to look in the mirror and see it! Know of any other cats? Also PROPS to your artist! WOW! I really look forward to seeing it finished, as it seems it is your plan by the further work you are doing! You are my new HERO, your name may be Disturbed, but you are in no way disturbed. This was an amazing thing to do! I totally love it! WOW!

  45. .disturbed. Avatar

    Thank you for all the wonderful compliments!
    I am super happy with my face thus far, as far as I know it is the only one just like it in existence, and I’m sure Shannon could further verify whether or not that is so….:)
    My artist is amazing, and the work is far from done. I plan to extend down the face, more around eyes, nose and lips, and over my head and down my neck and back. Who know, I may do a full suit…I just haven’t decided if I want to dedicate my ENTIRE body to this just yet. I have to credit Juan Esparza for all of it, I had the idea for 5 years and it was brought to fruition because of his amazing art and ability…he’s truly a genius. It’s a great piece, and I’m proud to be a part of it…or rather, have it as part of me!

  46. .disturbed. Avatar

    Thank you for all the wonderful compliments!
    I am super happy with my face thus far, as far as I know it is the only one just like it in existence, and I’m sure Shannon could further verify whether or not that is so….:)
    My artist is amazing, and the work is far from done. I plan to extend down the face, more around eyes, nose and lips, and over my head and down my neck and back. Who know, I may do a full suit…I just haven’t decided if I want to dedicate my ENTIRE body to this just yet. I have to credit Juan Esparza for all of it, I had the idea for 5 years and it was brought to fruition because of his amazing art and ability…he’s truly a genius. It’s a great piece, and I’m proud to be a part of it…or rather, have it as part of me!

  47. bob fox Avatar

    she looks so cool with that tattoo and it looks realy cool with her nose percing

  48. bob fox Avatar

    she looks so cool with that tattoo and it looks realy cool with her nose percing

  49. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Current photos in the BME Facial Tattoos section, right now on pages 20/21. The best shot showing everything is

    http://www.bmeink.com/A70727/high/bmepb573796.jpg

  50. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Current photos in the BME Facial Tattoos section, right now on pages 20/21. The best shot showing everything is

    http://www.bmeink.com/A70727/high/bmepb573796.jpg

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