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.

Woodworker or Amputation Fetishist?

ModernEpic‘s newest tattoo was done by David Cho at Laughing Buddha in Seattle, WA. He makes custom hardwood jewelry, so I’m gonna guess my next entry that features him will probably include all ten toes (and all still attached to his feet).

Comments

21 responses to “Woodworker or Amputation Fetishist?”

  1. jOELTRON Avatar

    I had no clue what it was at first, but now that I do – I really love the shading. Very simple, but extremely effective.

    Hot stuff.

  2. Megan Avatar

    The first thing I noticed were the crocs >.> I hate those things.

    Other than that though, I love this ^_^ It’s really simple but when you look at it, you realise that there’s actually quite a bit of detail and some nice shading.

  3. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    i’m increasingly amazed at where you put the modblog emblem. pretty crafty, i must say.

  4. Jennica Avatar

    I do love Mister Odd 🙂

  5. brandon j Avatar

    i love the handle

  6. stormy Avatar

    I agree with #2 I freaking hate those shoes! Cool concept though

  7. pete Avatar
    pete

    CROCS!

  8. alex fight to survive Avatar

    eww crocs are really the worst shoes ever
    im ashamed theyre made down here where i live 🙁

    sweet tattoo though!

  9. JenO33 Avatar

    Oooooh noooo not crocs. Those things made me even forget to look at the tatt *jumps back*

  10. Alice White Avatar

    that’s such awesome shading though! Really love the style 😀

  11. Angryman Avatar
    Angryman

    Crocs rule.

  12. Em Avatar
    Em

    The tattoo is fabulous (and once you’ve worn crocs you never go back)

  13. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    crocs are comfy, i am not judging!

    cool tattoo.

  14. rori Avatar

    i stand for 13 hour shifts at my job and I wear crocs. they are they best shoes ever. they have definitely improved my feet well being. ugly but comfy!

  15. J-Knuckles Avatar
    J-Knuckles

    I hate those damn shoes.

    Awesome shading/color blend

  16. MissMe Avatar
    MissMe

    It’s sad that the majority of the comments on this awesome tat are about the shoes.

  17. Sacred Avatar

    that piece is so fucking rad… I need to go north..

  18. modernepic Avatar

    to the croc haters out there: i was once like you and thought they were pretty stupid looking. and then i took the pepsi challenge… holy shit woohoo!!! my feet are so much happier after a long day of standing at the lathe. thank you for the nice comments, go get tattooed by david cho at laughing buddha in seattle. cheers.

  19. Mira Avatar
    Mira

    I have to agree with the large collection of people who hate Crocs. They make me cringe, it’s actually what I first notticed in this picture!>_

  20. zisforxylophone Avatar
    zisforxylophone

    that is spectacular. i bet there was lots of thought about what kinda wood to use for the handle… it is beautiful.

    laughing buddha is full of all sorts of talented folks. i haven’t been pierced/tattooed there in years, but every time i walk in there i feel so very welcomed even though i’m only minorly modified, like i’m one of their crew. that’s hard to find, even in seatown.

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