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.

Skull and Bones

Awesome UV work fresh from ElTattoo, Moscow.

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Comments

88 responses to “Skull and Bones”

  1. Eric Avatar

    Ahhh! I want a UV tattoo so badly!

  2. Eric Avatar

    Ahhh! I want a UV tattoo so badly!

  3. Eric Avatar

    Ahhh! I want a UV tattoo so badly!

  4. Eric Avatar

    Ahhh! I want a UV tattoo so badly!

  5. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    AWESOME.

  6. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    AWESOME.

  7. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    AWESOME.

  8. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    AWESOME.

  9. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    Really want a UV tatoo, but I’ve heard a lot about them not being safe in the long run, indeed the place at home won’t even use UV ink for that reason.

  10. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    Really want a UV tatoo, but I’ve heard a lot about them not being safe in the long run, indeed the place at home won’t even use UV ink for that reason.

  11. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    Really want a UV tatoo, but I’ve heard a lot about them not being safe in the long run, indeed the place at home won’t even use UV ink for that reason.

  12. Fredex Avatar
    Fredex

    Really want a UV tatoo, but I’ve heard a lot about them not being safe in the long run, indeed the place at home won’t even use UV ink for that reason.

  13. Zumi Avatar
    Zumi

    Nice. Love the hand.

  14. Zumi Avatar
    Zumi

    Nice. Love the hand.

  15. Zumi Avatar
    Zumi

    Nice. Love the hand.

  16. Zumi Avatar
    Zumi

    Nice. Love the hand.

  17. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    wicked

  18. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    wicked

  19. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    wicked

  20. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    wicked

  21. kang Avatar
    kang

    the facial tattoo looks similar to one of the warriors in Apocalypto, coincidence?

  22. kang Avatar
    kang

    the facial tattoo looks similar to one of the warriors in Apocalypto, coincidence?

  23. kang Avatar
    kang

    the facial tattoo looks similar to one of the warriors in Apocalypto, coincidence?

  24. kang Avatar
    kang

    the facial tattoo looks similar to one of the warriors in Apocalypto, coincidence?

  25. Ohm-ega Avatar
    Ohm-ega

    nice work with the tatoo and the tunnel

  26. Ohm-ega Avatar
    Ohm-ega

    nice work with the tatoo and the tunnel

  27. Ohm-ega Avatar
    Ohm-ega

    nice work with the tatoo and the tunnel

  28. Ohm-ega Avatar
    Ohm-ega

    nice work with the tatoo and the tunnel

  29. hopewillfailyou Avatar
    hopewillfailyou

    pretty mutch badass.

  30. hopewillfailyou Avatar
    hopewillfailyou

    pretty mutch badass.

  31. hopewillfailyou Avatar
    hopewillfailyou

    pretty mutch badass.

  32. hopewillfailyou Avatar
    hopewillfailyou

    pretty mutch badass.

  33. Rubberduck_Parade Avatar
    Rubberduck_Parade

    So jealous, I’ve been wanting UV skeletal tats for a long time. His are beautiful.

  34. Rubberduck_Parade Avatar
    Rubberduck_Parade

    So jealous, I’ve been wanting UV skeletal tats for a long time. His are beautiful.

  35. Rubberduck_Parade Avatar
    Rubberduck_Parade

    So jealous, I’ve been wanting UV skeletal tats for a long time. His are beautiful.

  36. Rubberduck_Parade Avatar
    Rubberduck_Parade

    So jealous, I’ve been wanting UV skeletal tats for a long time. His are beautiful.

  37. Mr Funk Avatar
    Mr Funk

    That’s badass. Love the facial work.

  38. Mr Funk Avatar
    Mr Funk

    That’s badass. Love the facial work.

  39. Mr Funk Avatar
    Mr Funk

    That’s badass. Love the facial work.

  40. Mr Funk Avatar
    Mr Funk

    That’s badass. Love the facial work.

  41. OzzyLynn Avatar
    OzzyLynn

    Rediculous. Does no one find it funny that no tattoo pigment is FDA approved, yet people think UV reactive ink is so safe?

    UV is approved for humans granted. For fish coming off of docks to be stamped with the ink, rinsed off, decontaminated, and then consumed by humans. So by “FDA approved for humans”, that means in those standards.

  42. OzzyLynn Avatar
    OzzyLynn

    Rediculous. Does no one find it funny that no tattoo pigment is FDA approved, yet people think UV reactive ink is so safe?

    UV is approved for humans granted. For fish coming off of docks to be stamped with the ink, rinsed off, decontaminated, and then consumed by humans. So by “FDA approved for humans”, that means in those standards.

  43. OzzyLynn Avatar
    OzzyLynn

    Rediculous. Does no one find it funny that no tattoo pigment is FDA approved, yet people think UV reactive ink is so safe?

    UV is approved for humans granted. For fish coming off of docks to be stamped with the ink, rinsed off, decontaminated, and then consumed by humans. So by “FDA approved for humans”, that means in those standards.

  44. OzzyLynn Avatar
    OzzyLynn

    Rediculous. Does no one find it funny that no tattoo pigment is FDA approved, yet people think UV reactive ink is so safe?

    UV is approved for humans granted. For fish coming off of docks to be stamped with the ink, rinsed off, decontaminated, and then consumed by humans. So by “FDA approved for humans”, that means in those standards.

  45. Dookie Avatar

    so since no tattoo ink is “FDA” approved by peopl who think they know whit is safe and what isnt….does that mean people should stop getting tattoo’s?….or whats your point? o.0

    Oh and does anyone know where to get those UV reactive plugs in his ears?…..i want a pair….

  46. Dookie Avatar

    so since no tattoo ink is “FDA” approved by peopl who think they know whit is safe and what isnt….does that mean people should stop getting tattoo’s?….or whats your point? o.0

    Oh and does anyone know where to get those UV reactive plugs in his ears?…..i want a pair….

  47. Dookie Avatar

    so since no tattoo ink is “FDA” approved by peopl who think they know whit is safe and what isnt….does that mean people should stop getting tattoo’s?….or whats your point? o.0

    Oh and does anyone know where to get those UV reactive plugs in his ears?…..i want a pair….

  48. Dookie Avatar

    so since no tattoo ink is “FDA” approved by peopl who think they know whit is safe and what isnt….does that mean people should stop getting tattoo’s?….or whats your point? o.0

    Oh and does anyone know where to get those UV reactive plugs in his ears?…..i want a pair….

  49. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    FDA approved or not, they’re still damn gorgeous.

  50. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    FDA approved or not, they’re still damn gorgeous.

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