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.

Artichoke Calf Tattoos

These cute pieces were done by Brian at Love Hate Tattoo in NY. What’s funny is this is far from the first artichoke tattoo I’ve posted to ModBlog!

Comments

124 responses to “Artichoke Calf Tattoos”

  1. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    oooh pretty,

  2. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    oooh pretty,

  3. Maya Avatar

    Yah know, I’ve had artichokes for dinner the past two nights, and when I was putting one in the fridge I was thinking “it would be cool to see another artichoke tattoo on modblog”

    And lo and behold! Artichokes!

  4. Maya Avatar

    Yah know, I’ve had artichokes for dinner the past two nights, and when I was putting one in the fridge I was thinking “it would be cool to see another artichoke tattoo on modblog”

    And lo and behold! Artichokes!

  5. Maya Avatar

    Yah know, I’ve had artichokes for dinner the past two nights, and when I was putting one in the fridge I was thinking “it would be cool to see another artichoke tattoo on modblog”

    And lo and behold! Artichokes!

  6. Maya Avatar

    Yah know, I’ve had artichokes for dinner the past two nights, and when I was putting one in the fridge I was thinking “it would be cool to see another artichoke tattoo on modblog”

    And lo and behold! Artichokes!

  7. Sassie_L Avatar

    I LOVE THEM! Best calf tattoos ever.

  8. Sassie_L Avatar

    I LOVE THEM! Best calf tattoos ever.

  9. Sassie_L Avatar

    I LOVE THEM! Best calf tattoos ever.

  10. Sassie_L Avatar

    I LOVE THEM! Best calf tattoos ever.

  11. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Mmm…one of my favorite vegetables, but maybe that’s because I eat them dipped them in butter.

  12. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Mmm…one of my favorite vegetables, but maybe that’s because I eat them dipped them in butter.

  13. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Mmm…one of my favorite vegetables, but maybe that’s because I eat them dipped them in butter.

  14. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Mmm…one of my favorite vegetables, but maybe that’s because I eat them dipped them in butter.

  15. vicelord Avatar

    I have to admit it’s pretty original but not sure if I’d want a vegetable inked on the back of my legs. Although artichokes are a pretty awesome vegetable and if I were to get a vegetable it would be an ear of corn.

  16. vicelord Avatar

    I have to admit it’s pretty original but not sure if I’d want a vegetable inked on the back of my legs. Although artichokes are a pretty awesome vegetable and if I were to get a vegetable it would be an ear of corn.

  17. vicelord Avatar

    I have to admit it’s pretty original but not sure if I’d want a vegetable inked on the back of my legs. Although artichokes are a pretty awesome vegetable and if I were to get a vegetable it would be an ear of corn.

  18. vicelord Avatar

    I have to admit it’s pretty original but not sure if I’d want a vegetable inked on the back of my legs. Although artichokes are a pretty awesome vegetable and if I were to get a vegetable it would be an ear of corn.

  19. Skulze Avatar

    MMMMMMM! Artichokes!!! Great tattoos and it makes me hungry too!

  20. Skulze Avatar

    MMMMMMM! Artichokes!!! Great tattoos and it makes me hungry too!

  21. Skulze Avatar

    MMMMMMM! Artichokes!!! Great tattoos and it makes me hungry too!

  22. Skulze Avatar

    MMMMMMM! Artichokes!!! Great tattoos and it makes me hungry too!

  23. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    at #11: UBERCOOLISCHE.COM!

    Ricardo: Where’s my artichoke gone? Somebody stole my artichoke! Schweinhundt!

    Magda: Calm down Ricardo, where is your sense of Freundschaft? Remember we are all minimal Kameraden here! Im afraid that earlier on I got a bit peckish and as you know I like soup. So I liquidised your artichoke and made some soup!

    yes, thats it, lol. thank you. =)

  24. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    at #11: UBERCOOLISCHE.COM!

    Ricardo: Where’s my artichoke gone? Somebody stole my artichoke! Schweinhundt!

    Magda: Calm down Ricardo, where is your sense of Freundschaft? Remember we are all minimal Kameraden here! Im afraid that earlier on I got a bit peckish and as you know I like soup. So I liquidised your artichoke and made some soup!

    yes, thats it, lol. thank you. =)

  25. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    at #11: UBERCOOLISCHE.COM!

    Ricardo: Where’s my artichoke gone? Somebody stole my artichoke! Schweinhundt!

    Magda: Calm down Ricardo, where is your sense of Freundschaft? Remember we are all minimal Kameraden here! Im afraid that earlier on I got a bit peckish and as you know I like soup. So I liquidised your artichoke and made some soup!

    yes, thats it, lol. thank you. =)

  26. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    at #11: UBERCOOLISCHE.COM!

    Ricardo: Where’s my artichoke gone? Somebody stole my artichoke! Schweinhundt!

    Magda: Calm down Ricardo, where is your sense of Freundschaft? Remember we are all minimal Kameraden here! Im afraid that earlier on I got a bit peckish and as you know I like soup. So I liquidised your artichoke and made some soup!

    yes, thats it, lol. thank you. =)

  27. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    it must be the sooper secret artichoke society

  28. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    it must be the sooper secret artichoke society

  29. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    it must be the sooper secret artichoke society

  30. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    it must be the sooper secret artichoke society

  31. Slalamander Steve Avatar
    Slalamander Steve

    That’s the tattoo artist who popped my tattoo cherry!

  32. Slalamander Steve Avatar
    Slalamander Steve

    That’s the tattoo artist who popped my tattoo cherry!

  33. Slalamander Steve Avatar
    Slalamander Steve

    That’s the tattoo artist who popped my tattoo cherry!

  34. Slalamander Steve Avatar
    Slalamander Steve

    That’s the tattoo artist who popped my tattoo cherry!

  35. coffiend Avatar

    i love these. who wants to give me a broccoli tattoo?

  36. coffiend Avatar

    i love these. who wants to give me a broccoli tattoo?

  37. coffiend Avatar

    i love these. who wants to give me a broccoli tattoo?

  38. coffiend Avatar

    i love these. who wants to give me a broccoli tattoo?

  39. Warren Avatar

    Artichokes are so tasty.

  40. Warren Avatar

    Artichokes are so tasty.

  41. Warren Avatar

    Artichokes are so tasty.

  42. Warren Avatar

    Artichokes are so tasty.

  43. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Artichokes can only dream of being as beautiful as Romanescu.

  44. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Artichokes can only dream of being as beautiful as Romanescu.

  45. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Artichokes can only dream of being as beautiful as Romanescu.

  46. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Artichokes can only dream of being as beautiful as Romanescu.

  47. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Mmmm, artichokes. Cute tattoos too.

  48. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Mmmm, artichokes. Cute tattoos too.

  49. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Mmmm, artichokes. Cute tattoos too.

  50. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Mmmm, artichokes. Cute tattoos too.

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