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.

Spiraled-Side-Star

Marc at Swastika Freakshop in Radolfzell, Germany did this tattoo on his girlfriend. If you visit his page (or the star tattoo galleries I think) you can see a closeup — it’s all done with dotwork.

Comments

34 responses to “Spiraled-Side-Star”

  1. Jezsh Avatar

    Apart from the unusual design, I like the fact that it doesn’t have a solid outline. It suits her really well!

  2. Jezsh Avatar

    Apart from the unusual design, I like the fact that it doesn’t have a solid outline. It suits her really well!

  3. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    i agree with N°1. great work.

    by the way…
    “Marc (..) did this tattoo on his girlfriend.”

    I think he is doing some other things on his girlfriend too. 😉

  4. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    i agree with N°1. great work.

    by the way…
    “Marc (..) did this tattoo on his girlfriend.”

    I think he is doing some other things on his girlfriend too. 😉

  5. dead_Inside7 Avatar
    dead_Inside7

    im not all that big on stars but this i really like, very unusual 🙂

  6. dead_Inside7 Avatar
    dead_Inside7

    im not all that big on stars but this i really like, very unusual 🙂

  7. little miss strange Avatar

    I realllly really like that.

  8. little miss strange Avatar

    I realllly really like that.

  9. postheidi Avatar

    Sooooo Hot.
    I really love this.

  10. postheidi Avatar

    Sooooo Hot.
    I really love this.

  11. Lane Jensen Avatar

    This shop produces some really amazing work. Next convention in Germany I go to I think I am going to go to the shop and check it out.

  12. Lane Jensen Avatar

    This shop produces some really amazing work. Next convention in Germany I go to I think I am going to go to the shop and check it out.

  13. Nikkins Avatar

    She’s really pretty.

  14. Nikkins Avatar

    She’s really pretty.

  15. veronica Avatar

    he always does amazing things 🙂

  16. veronica Avatar

    he always does amazing things 🙂

  17. Caroline June Avatar

    He’s a fantastic artist

  18. Caroline June Avatar

    He’s a fantastic artist

  19. Rainbow Fright Avatar

    I love that design, and she is *really* cute.

  20. Rainbow Fright Avatar

    I love that design, and she is *really* cute.

  21. Courtney Avatar

    Pretty tattoo for a pretty girl! Excellent.

  22. Courtney Avatar

    Pretty tattoo for a pretty girl! Excellent.

  23. Molly Avatar

    The placement is so gorgeous, as is she! I love the tattoo and this picture!

  24. Molly Avatar

    The placement is so gorgeous, as is she! I love the tattoo and this picture!

  25. IndieAstronaut Avatar

    very pretty girl, but I am absolutely in love with this star design!

  26. IndieAstronaut Avatar

    very pretty girl, but I am absolutely in love with this star design!

  27. Juggernaut Avatar
    Juggernaut

    Very cool tattoo! I like it! \m/

  28. Juggernaut Avatar
    Juggernaut

    Very cool tattoo! I like it! \m/

  29. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    Anyone got a link for the closeup?

  30. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    Anyone got a link for the closeup?

  31. ono Avatar
    ono

    this girl is sooo beautiful!

  32. ono Avatar
    ono

    this girl is sooo beautiful!

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