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.

Negative-space bunnies on a black leg sleeve

You know that I’m a big fan of Lionel‘s tattooing, so I was very pleased to hear that he may make it to New York this December — if you want to get work from him while he’s in the United States, drop him a line via his website. Either way, enjoy the bunny sleeve.

Comments

48 responses to “Negative-space bunnies on a black leg sleeve”

  1. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Lovin’ the sock. 😉

  2. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Lovin’ the sock. 😉

  3. Isis pt Avatar

    wow so much black… love it! love the bunnies!

  4. Isis pt Avatar

    wow so much black… love it! love the bunnies!

  5. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    I’ve always found this large-scale blackwork peices to be so intense.

  6. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    I’ve always found this large-scale blackwork peices to be so intense.

  7. Marshall Avatar

    This is one amazing tattoo. I’m always surprised there aren’t more big tattoos in this style.

  8. Marshall Avatar

    This is one amazing tattoo. I’m always surprised there aren’t more big tattoos in this style.

  9. severed Avatar

    1. adorable
    2. owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

  10. severed Avatar

    1. adorable
    2. owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

  11. Kelley Avatar
    Kelley

    O SHIT

    I’m a HUUUUGE fan of his work, myself. NY in December, eh? I’ll definitely have to keep that in mind and maybe make a trip. I wonder how a solid-black piece with negative space would look on a chubby bicep such as I have. 🙂

  12. Kelley Avatar
    Kelley

    O SHIT

    I’m a HUUUUGE fan of his work, myself. NY in December, eh? I’ll definitely have to keep that in mind and maybe make a trip. I wonder how a solid-black piece with negative space would look on a chubby bicep such as I have. 🙂

  13. Ghobian Avatar

    Serious amazing. I really love the negative drip effect.

  14. Ghobian Avatar

    Serious amazing. I really love the negative drip effect.

  15. deerheart Avatar
    deerheart

    great 🙂

  16. deerheart Avatar
    deerheart

    great 🙂

  17. vince Avatar
    vince

    …must have taken them forever to get it done. the drip is a great special effect, love it!

  18. vince Avatar
    vince

    …must have taken them forever to get it done. the drip is a great special effect, love it!

  19. namesofthedead Avatar

    I love that so much!

  20. namesofthedead Avatar

    I love that so much!

  21. stormy Avatar

    fucking love this

  22. stormy Avatar

    fucking love this

  23. veronica Avatar

    i absolutely love his work. i just can’t figure out what i want by him!!

  24. veronica Avatar

    i absolutely love his work. i just can’t figure out what i want by him!!

  25. shawn bayview tatz z.a Avatar
    shawn bayview tatz z.a

    i dig doing total black sleaves,i think its getting to use a massive magnum and just thinking of what to say when idiots ask why or what did u cover….awsome any one know how long it took and bunnys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. shawn bayview tatz z.a Avatar
    shawn bayview tatz z.a

    i dig doing total black sleaves,i think its getting to use a massive magnum and just thinking of what to say when idiots ask why or what did u cover….awsome any one know how long it took and bunnys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  27. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    amazing! Super hairy leg though!

  28. Tohnia Avatar
    Tohnia

    amazing! Super hairy leg though!

  29. candycovered Avatar

    that is so gorgeous !! i want it !!

  30. candycovered Avatar

    that is so gorgeous !! i want it !!

  31. Eric Avatar

    Wow. That’s something else.

  32. Eric Avatar

    Wow. That’s something else.

  33. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    Aw shit that’s really damn awesome 🙂 I love the effect it gives. ^.^ & the rabbits are pretty cute lol, took me a while to work out what it was d=
    Hmm, how long did it take?!
    ‘Tis beautiful =]

  34. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    Aw shit that’s really damn awesome 🙂 I love the effect it gives. ^.^ & the rabbits are pretty cute lol, took me a while to work out what it was d=
    Hmm, how long did it take?!
    ‘Tis beautiful =]

  35. Mahekun Avatar
    Mahekun

    That’s really neat and original! And had to hurt like hell!

  36. Mahekun Avatar
    Mahekun

    That’s really neat and original! And had to hurt like hell!

  37. babe Avatar

    I’m the one who sleep near the bunnys…The legs in reality are not so hairy, he have brushed them for the photos ^^
    you can also check other lionel’s tattoo on my men’s page, here:
    http://www.myspace.com/fuzzwire

    see U in France to see more of the lionel’s work 😉

  38. babe Avatar

    I’m the one who sleep near the bunnys…The legs in reality are not so hairy, he have brushed them for the photos ^^
    you can also check other lionel’s tattoo on my men’s page, here:
    http://www.myspace.com/fuzzwire

    see U in France to see more of the lionel’s work 😉

  39. Lenore Avatar

    Nicely done.

  40. Lenore Avatar

    Nicely done.

  41. Art Appreciator Avatar
    Art Appreciator

    sorry – this is not nice. It makes me feel glum and dark. I just don’t see the beauty in it at all…. :-/

  42. Art Appreciator Avatar
    Art Appreciator

    sorry – this is not nice. It makes me feel glum and dark. I just don’t see the beauty in it at all…. :-/

  43. jon Avatar

    wow.
    people are really running out of ideas.
    lame lame lame lame lame lame lame lame
    can’t say it enough
    mr. cool ice has gained more respect than this guy.

  44. jon Avatar

    wow.
    people are really running out of ideas.
    lame lame lame lame lame lame lame lame
    can’t say it enough
    mr. cool ice has gained more respect than this guy.

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