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.

Tattooed Wings

Mink‘s big tattooed wings are exposed at the beach — they were done by Richard Morisette at Planet Ink in Ottawa, Canada.

Comments

23 responses to “Tattooed Wings”

  1. Winch Avatar
    Winch

    I would have untied the bikini for that shot. Beautiful wings though.

  2. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    Crazy.
    When I was a kid I wanted big wings like those.
    With multicoloured rainbow feathers.
    Stuck with that idea until, hmm, 5 months before my 18th birthday? And now I’m 22 and tattoo-less.

    Hers are really pretty though, great detail.

  3. derkaiser Avatar

    i just don’t like tattooed wings.. can’t help it.

  4. ivy Avatar
    ivy

    i really love the right one, but the way the left one is missing the centre portion of the bottom of the wing is really bugging me. :-/

  5. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Nice…would be look better if they were symmetrical though. I’m anal-I can’t stand asymmetry.

  6. mink Avatar

    The left one is missing a feather because it’s on my thigh. The feather has fallen out on purpose!

  7. billybob Avatar

    derkaiser – i agree with you. they’re way over done. but at least its not a heartagram.

  8. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    The detail on these is really great. Beautiful wings on a beautiful girl!

  9. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    YAY MAE!!

    I know Mink has put up with alot of “crap” to finall get these and has worked hard and earned EVERY inch of that tattoo’s dollar worth, which, for those who know, is in the very high range (understandibly) for Richard’s high quality work. I don’t know anyone who deserves angel wings more than she does. She’s really an amazing hard-working person and i’m so happy to see she got to show off her wings! I love them! Way to go Mae!

  10. mamasita Avatar

    deet deet! yay mae!

  11. lost raevyn Avatar

    Yay, it’s Mae!

    “The left one is missing a feather because it’s on my thigh. The feather has fallen out on purpose!”

    I actually didn’t know that. I thought it just wasn’t finished yet. Photograph the one on your thigh! I’ve never seen it!

  12. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Wish the 3 layers of feathers flowed together better, but not bad

  13. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, the detail is really nice. Thanks to Mink for clarifying where the left feather is. That’s a really nice idea 🙂 I love tattooed wings.

  14. Bean Avatar

    I love them – and love that they’re asymmetrical! I’d love to see the whole thing with the feather on the thigh. Sounds wonderful.

    (In general – I am *not* a fan of wings, but these are just so giant and wonderful that I can’t help it.)

  15. Jackal Avatar
    Jackal

    Personally, I absolutely love large-scale wing tattoos. I think they’re beautiful, and I love seeing so many variations on one design. I’m guessing most people don’t like them because they’re done a lot? I can’t speak for everyone, but to me that seems like a silly reason for not liking a tattoo.

  16. mandy Avatar

    oh wow. i was going to say “its mae!” but a handful of people beat me to it… and she already knows that i think her wings are beautiful.

  17. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    Oh I was wondering where that extra feather went!
    And oddly enough it did cross my mind that it might be tattooed somewhere else.

    Clever idea.

  18. gillian gamine Avatar

    i like wing tattoos. i like them a lot. if i have the time and resources, they may be an option in the future.

  19. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    I’m kinda addicted to angel wings, especially if they’re this well done. Nice detail and great idea with the missing feather.

    Please post a picture with it.

  20. Lydia Avatar

    agreed with #15.

  21. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Aww, I love Richard’s work. He did my heron which I am crazy pleased with.

  22. ~Karoline~ Avatar

    Fabulous detail.. Love the wispy-ness of them. Wait, is wispy-ness even a word?

  23. adelleda Avatar
    adelleda

    All I could think was “Keep that fucker out of the sun!”

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