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.

I also like the paisley curtains!

Harobu‘s just had her first session on her new octopus tattoo by Doug at Patriot Ink in Northboro, Massachusetts.

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18 responses to “I also like the paisley curtains!”

  1. at Avatar
    at

    First tatttoo?cannot wait till is colour … love it …

  2. em Avatar

    i LOVE it.

  3. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    I hope we get to see this coloured will make a great design.

  4. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    octipus tattoos

  5. Sunshine Avatar
    Sunshine

    That looks great, and is going to be fabulous when it is done.

  6. Eskil Trivia Avatar
    Eskil Trivia

    Is it just me, or does she have some hebrew (?) scarifs across her stomach?

  7. brute Avatar

    that’s my giiiiirl

  8. Sammy Avatar

    So weird… I’ve always wanted an octopus on my thigh… so jealous

  9. Malice Alice Avatar

    OCTOPUS!!!! I love it!

  10. juDe Avatar

    I don’t like octopussies in general, but this has an awesome location. Give it some color and it will be wonderful. 🙂

  11. inyourface Avatar

    That’s like exactly what I wanted for my first tattoo, same side of the body but just move it up to the back/side.

  12. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Wow. That’ll be awesome. And you know you’ve read webcomics too much when you look at a tat like that and yell “Tentacoo wape!”

  13. harobu Avatar
    harobu

    It’s not Hebrew.. I put the phrase “the world is yours” there a long, long time ago (by my standards and least), and it scarred in some places but not in others. I’m pretty much illegible at this point!

  14. Duck Avatar
    Duck

    Dangit! That’s the exact same design I’ve been sitting on for a long time. Coincidence 🙂 Ah well, at least I know it looks awesome- that strengthens my resolve to get my very own hip cephalopod.

  15. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Oh my gosh, I have an appointment to get exactly this in 2 months (same subject matter, same location). How weird! This looks amazing though, I am even more excited now!

  16. Cowboy Shebop Avatar
    Cowboy Shebop

    reminds me of Fisherman’s wife 🙂

  17. tayler Avatar
    tayler

    doug & patriot ink in northborough is AMAZING.

  18. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I love octopi soooo much. I think they make the coolest tattoos. 🙂

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