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.

UV glow butterfly/star tattoo sleeve

Vlad at Steelteam in Moscow, Russia, sends in this UV-glow tattoo.

Comments

72 responses to “UV glow butterfly/star tattoo sleeve”

  1. marisha Avatar
    marisha

    I wonder how that looks in daylight, ‘cos it’s fantastic in UV light

  2. marisha Avatar
    marisha

    I wonder how that looks in daylight, ‘cos it’s fantastic in UV light

  3. juDe Avatar

    That photo is just awesome. Gratz.

  4. juDe Avatar

    That photo is just awesome. Gratz.

  5. Rebecca Avatar

    uber pretty tattoooo

  6. Rebecca Avatar

    uber pretty tattoooo

  7. Frances Avatar

    Looks great. Not a fan of UV tats but this one’s nice.

  8. Frances Avatar

    Looks great. Not a fan of UV tats but this one’s nice.

  9. AliceinWonderland Avatar
    AliceinWonderland

    First thought? Unreal tattoo, second..what in f*#k is that behind her??…

  10. AliceinWonderland Avatar
    AliceinWonderland

    First thought? Unreal tattoo, second..what in f*#k is that behind her??…

  11. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Wow, it looks like a body. haha

    beautiful tattoo though. thats awesome

  12. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Wow, it looks like a body. haha

    beautiful tattoo though. thats awesome

  13. Jable Avatar
    Jable

    #6 – I think it is the headrest for the chair she is sitting in.

  14. Jable Avatar
    Jable

    #6 – I think it is the headrest for the chair she is sitting in.

  15. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    It’s the head of the chair she’s sitting in, covered in some sort of plastic wrap.

    One of the nicest UV tattoos I’ve seen yet, but it looks fresh so I wonder how it will look healed.

  16. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    It’s the head of the chair she’s sitting in, covered in some sort of plastic wrap.

    One of the nicest UV tattoos I’ve seen yet, but it looks fresh so I wonder how it will look healed.

  17. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    what does it look like in natural light?
    it’s really pretty right now. I hope it heals well.

  18. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    what does it look like in natural light?
    it’s really pretty right now. I hope it heals well.

  19. Dann Avatar

    first thought: …cancer?

  20. Dann Avatar

    first thought: …cancer?

  21. gillian gamine Avatar

    prettyy. i want to see it in regular light.

  22. gillian gamine Avatar

    prettyy. i want to see it in regular light.

  23. Izzi Elf Avatar

    I love this!!

  24. Izzi Elf Avatar

    I love this!!

  25. FlaSH Avatar
    FlaSH

    Круто)))Влад молодец.Я бы тоже что-нибудь замутила такое!))))))))))

  26. FlaSH Avatar
    FlaSH

    Круто)))Влад молодец.Я бы тоже что-нибудь замутила такое!))))))))))

  27. Nikki Avatar

    I’m not a super huge fan of UV tattoos, but I really love this picture,haha.

  28. Nikki Avatar

    I’m not a super huge fan of UV tattoos, but I really love this picture,haha.

  29. Xalia Avatar

    pretty. I love her UV earring too. I love the look of larger-gauge captives/horseshoes… especially in fun colors.

  30. Xalia Avatar

    pretty. I love her UV earring too. I love the look of larger-gauge captives/horseshoes… especially in fun colors.

  31. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Every UV tat I see posted makes me want one more and more. I saw one posted in an LJ community I’m in the other day of the Triforce on the back of someone’s hand. I need to read up on the health risks of them so I can make my final decision.

  32. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Every UV tat I see posted makes me want one more and more. I saw one posted in an LJ community I’m in the other day of the Triforce on the back of someone’s hand. I need to read up on the health risks of them so I can make my final decision.

  33. JoseyLyn Avatar

    I really like this! I would love to see this girl at a rave.

  34. JoseyLyn Avatar

    I really like this! I would love to see this girl at a rave.

  35. stormy Avatar

    uv light makes everything look awesome

  36. stormy Avatar

    uv light makes everything look awesome

  37. David Avatar
    David

    I’ve got a lot of UV work on my hands and face, and for those who are asking what it looks like in normal/regular light, you can’t see it.

    Both myself and my girlfriend decided to get some UV work together. I did my face and later my hands and knuckles. She did her knuckles only.

    I’m a very light skinned and you cannot notice a thing unless I’m within a few feet of a black light. She is dark skinned and you can’t notice a thing on her. Great stuff and since most UV ink now comes without carcinogens you don’t have to be thinking cancer. Personally, people have been saying that since I was 10, I’m now 30 and I have never heard a case of cancer from UV ink.

  38. David Avatar
    David

    I’ve got a lot of UV work on my hands and face, and for those who are asking what it looks like in normal/regular light, you can’t see it.

    Both myself and my girlfriend decided to get some UV work together. I did my face and later my hands and knuckles. She did her knuckles only.

    I’m a very light skinned and you cannot notice a thing unless I’m within a few feet of a black light. She is dark skinned and you can’t notice a thing on her. Great stuff and since most UV ink now comes without carcinogens you don’t have to be thinking cancer. Personally, people have been saying that since I was 10, I’m now 30 and I have never heard a case of cancer from UV ink.

  39. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Are the inks used in this totally safe?

    Kool idea tho

  40. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Are the inks used in this totally safe?

    Kool idea tho

  41. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    >>>first thought: …cancer?

    That’s a tad alarmist, not too dissimilar to someone reacting to a standard tattoo with “first thought: infection”.

    Have a couple of UV tattoos myself and in normal daylight you can still see subtle markings. I do have dark skin though.

  42. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    >>>first thought: …cancer?

    That’s a tad alarmist, not too dissimilar to someone reacting to a standard tattoo with “first thought: infection”.

    Have a couple of UV tattoos myself and in normal daylight you can still see subtle markings. I do have dark skin though.

  43. Veriki Avatar

    I like it! I love UV tattoos (and her earring too)

  44. Veriki Avatar

    I like it! I love UV tattoos (and her earring too)

  45. Herger Avatar

    No intention to sound disrespectful, but…: why?

  46. Herger Avatar

    No intention to sound disrespectful, but…: why?

  47. Nikkibunny Avatar

    And no disrespect back, but if you have to ask why, aren’t you in the wrong place?

  48. Nikkibunny Avatar

    And no disrespect back, but if you have to ask why, aren’t you in the wrong place?

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