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.

Heavy Blackwork Arm

Dreadlocksmile has gotten some great new work done on his right arm’s blackwork sleeve by Justin at Tattoo U 2 in Cardiff, Wales.

Comments

147 responses to “Heavy Blackwork Arm”

  1. bluepen Avatar

    That’s such a pretty piece. For all that black, it doesn’t look imposing or heavy to me.

    (He’s cute!)

  2. bluepen Avatar

    That’s such a pretty piece. For all that black, it doesn’t look imposing or heavy to me.

    (He’s cute!)

  3. bluepen Avatar

    That’s such a pretty piece. For all that black, it doesn’t look imposing or heavy to me.

    (He’s cute!)

  4. Ross Avatar

    I LOVE solid black tattoo’s!

  5. Ross Avatar

    I LOVE solid black tattoo’s!

  6. Ross Avatar

    I LOVE solid black tattoo’s!

  7. darko Avatar
    darko

    this is so cool…
    i fuckin love it…

  8. darko Avatar
    darko

    this is so cool…
    i fuckin love it…

  9. darko Avatar
    darko

    this is so cool…
    i fuckin love it…

  10. bykes Avatar
    bykes

    GREAT!!!!!!! 🙂

  11. bykes Avatar
    bykes

    GREAT!!!!!!! 🙂

  12. bykes Avatar
    bykes

    GREAT!!!!!!! 🙂

  13. starless_dark Avatar

    Looks so good! The more heavy blackwork I see on ModBlog, the more I like it.

  14. starless_dark Avatar

    Looks so good! The more heavy blackwork I see on ModBlog, the more I like it.

  15. starless_dark Avatar

    Looks so good! The more heavy blackwork I see on ModBlog, the more I like it.

  16. BRITTBONES Avatar

    I love it 🙂
    I expected to see it up here pretty soon

  17. BRITTBONES Avatar

    I love it 🙂
    I expected to see it up here pretty soon

  18. BRITTBONES Avatar

    I love it 🙂
    I expected to see it up here pretty soon

  19. shrektom Avatar

    That’s looks great! Top half of my arm is almost fully black and my lower arm is mostly all black will post when complete!

  20. shrektom Avatar

    That’s looks great! Top half of my arm is almost fully black and my lower arm is mostly all black will post when complete!

  21. shrektom Avatar

    That’s looks great! Top half of my arm is almost fully black and my lower arm is mostly all black will post when complete!

  22. Venomous Intellect Avatar

    Fucking amazing black work!!!!! I am such a fan of this kind of work!!!! I wish I saw more heavy black work pieces that look that good!!! Is there any meaning behind the pattern of the tattoo?

  23. Venomous Intellect Avatar

    Fucking amazing black work!!!!! I am such a fan of this kind of work!!!! I wish I saw more heavy black work pieces that look that good!!! Is there any meaning behind the pattern of the tattoo?

  24. Venomous Intellect Avatar

    Fucking amazing black work!!!!! I am such a fan of this kind of work!!!! I wish I saw more heavy black work pieces that look that good!!! Is there any meaning behind the pattern of the tattoo?

  25. Katie S. Avatar
    Katie S.

    Very cool, and cute young man to boot!

  26. Katie S. Avatar
    Katie S.

    Very cool, and cute young man to boot!

  27. Katie S. Avatar
    Katie S.

    Very cool, and cute young man to boot!

  28. rafas beard Avatar
    rafas beard

    He has written something in the experiences section.

  29. rafas beard Avatar
    rafas beard

    He has written something in the experiences section.

  30. rafas beard Avatar
    rafas beard

    He has written something in the experiences section.

  31. Immondys Avatar
    Immondys

    That’s absolutely beautiful, love the simple design.
    Nice curves too. ^^

  32. Immondys Avatar
    Immondys

    That’s absolutely beautiful, love the simple design.
    Nice curves too. ^^

  33. Immondys Avatar
    Immondys

    That’s absolutely beautiful, love the simple design.
    Nice curves too. ^^

  34. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Thats wicked. I like the design created by the negative space a lot.

  35. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Thats wicked. I like the design created by the negative space a lot.

  36. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    Thats wicked. I like the design created by the negative space a lot.

  37. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome and simple. Great dreads, too!

  38. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome and simple. Great dreads, too!

  39. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome and simple. Great dreads, too!

  40. Laurel Avatar
    Laurel

    I love blackwork pieces, they’re always so striking! And the dreads are nice. 🙂

  41. Laurel Avatar
    Laurel

    I love blackwork pieces, they’re always so striking! And the dreads are nice. 🙂

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