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.

Don Quixote by Picasso Tattoo

I really like the way that Gabriel “Gabby” Moore (formerly of Skin Script Tattoos in York, PA, now at Marked 4 Life) has kept the original feel of Pablo Picasso’s Don Quixote in this tattoo he did on his friend Scott.

Comments

52 responses to “Don Quixote by Picasso Tattoo”

  1. DamianDior Avatar

    ~That’s so wonderful. I happen to have a SICK obsession for Picasso, even though I would think twice about a tattoo like that one .

  2. DamianDior Avatar

    ~That’s so wonderful. I happen to have a SICK obsession for Picasso, even though I would think twice about a tattoo like that one .

  3. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    He has captured the sketchy feel quite well.

  4. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    He has captured the sketchy feel quite well.

  5. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I wonder what the Picasso trust has to say about this, copyright wise…

  6. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I wonder what the Picasso trust has to say about this, copyright wise…

  7. Caroline June Avatar

    It just looks like a marker, it’s fantastic.

  8. Caroline June Avatar

    It just looks like a marker, it’s fantastic.

  9. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    Not a huge Picasso fan, but that’s one of my favorite pieces of art… probably more for the story than the image. I named my last motorcycle Rocinante.

    I like the tattoo!

  10. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    Not a huge Picasso fan, but that’s one of my favorite pieces of art… probably more for the story than the image. I named my last motorcycle Rocinante.

    I like the tattoo!

  11. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    #3 I agree, it does look like marker. Totally cool!

  12. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    #3 I agree, it does look like marker. Totally cool!

  13. Gabriel "Gabby" Moore Avatar

    Wow, I love the comments thanks everyone.. One correction though.. I am no longer at Skin Script.. I am very proudly at Marked 4 Life ( York, Pa ) and would hate for anyone to head to Skin Script looking for me.

  14. Gabriel "Gabby" Moore Avatar

    Wow, I love the comments thanks everyone.. One correction though.. I am no longer at Skin Script.. I am very proudly at Marked 4 Life ( York, Pa ) and would hate for anyone to head to Skin Script looking for me.

  15. Ashley Avatar

    I love that painting and have a big print of it in my dining room…I’m so amazed at how well that was executed! A+!

  16. Ashley Avatar

    I love that painting and have a big print of it in my dining room…I’m so amazed at how well that was executed! A+!

  17. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    i LOVE it.

  18. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    i LOVE it.

  19. Scott A. Avatar
    Scott A.

    Wow… my ribs are getting some major play online!

    Everyone who has seen this tattoo (yes, even my mother) has absolutely loved in and it has quickly become one of my favorites. The detail and style he worked into this piece are simply amazing!

    Gabby is a super-talented artist (not to mention a great friend of mine for over ten years now) and anyone in the Baltimore-York area thinking of getting some ink done should check him out.

  20. Scott A. Avatar
    Scott A.

    Wow… my ribs are getting some major play online!

    Everyone who has seen this tattoo (yes, even my mother) has absolutely loved in and it has quickly become one of my favorites. The detail and style he worked into this piece are simply amazing!

    Gabby is a super-talented artist (not to mention a great friend of mine for over ten years now) and anyone in the Baltimore-York area thinking of getting some ink done should check him out.

  21. Red Avatar
    Red

    look pretty nice
    but where is Suncho Panco?

  22. Red Avatar
    Red

    look pretty nice
    but where is Suncho Panco?

  23. Isis pt Avatar

    thats awsome!

  24. Isis pt Avatar

    thats awsome!

  25. InKubus Avatar

    Joanne – It’s to my understanding that reproducing a piece of art is completely legal as long as their is either no gain involved or it has been changed slightly

  26. InKubus Avatar

    Joanne – It’s to my understanding that reproducing a piece of art is completely legal as long as their is either no gain involved or it has been changed slightly

  27. Bean Avatar

    That’s really incredibly done! It looks like it will only look more like the original as it ages – very nice.

  28. Bean Avatar

    That’s really incredibly done! It looks like it will only look more like the original as it ages – very nice.

  29. BlueStar Avatar
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  31. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I love this tattoo! It’s fantastic.

  32. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I love this tattoo! It’s fantastic.

  33. Megan Avatar

    I love how it looks like marker.

  34. Megan Avatar

    I love how it looks like marker.

  35. Hayduke Avatar
    Hayduke

    That is awesome! Excellent work… I’m green with envy.

  36. Hayduke Avatar
    Hayduke

    That is awesome! Excellent work… I’m green with envy.

  37. pokoa Avatar
    pokoa

    this is my all time favorite tattoo picture, the brush stroke effects are so well done, and very true to the original.

    but havent you posted this already? i was certain it was here i saw it here before.

  38. pokoa Avatar
    pokoa

    this is my all time favorite tattoo picture, the brush stroke effects are so well done, and very true to the original.

    but havent you posted this already? i was certain it was here i saw it here before.

  39. Ace Avatar
    Ace

    thats a sweet bit’o work!

  40. Ace Avatar
    Ace

    thats a sweet bit’o work!

  41. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    oh man….i’m in love with whoever got this tattoo because this is the exact one that i’ve wanted for years

  42. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    oh man….i’m in love with whoever got this tattoo because this is the exact one that i’ve wanted for years

  43. squee Avatar
    squee

    I like the tattoo, I think you posted a similar one a while back… or maybe I saw this in the galleries *shrug*.

  44. squee Avatar
    squee

    I like the tattoo, I think you posted a similar one a while back… or maybe I saw this in the galleries *shrug*.

  45. Mechanic-Organic Avatar
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  47. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    That is awesome! I always think of my high school Spanish classroom when I see this painting because it was on the wall in front of my desk.

  48. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    That is awesome! I always think of my high school Spanish classroom when I see this painting because it was on the wall in front of my desk.

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