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.

Stay Bloody, London!

When my old friend Ryan from Precision Body Arts was in London at the start of the month he did this heart branding on a client’s chest — this is a the first time he’s tried the “crosshatch” method of accenting a cutting, first popularized by Dave Gillstrap.

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Comments

22 responses to “Stay Bloody, London!”

  1. Jim Avatar

    I actually like the crosshatch alot, it gives it a nice touch. I’d like to see this when it’s healed.

  2. Nny Avatar
    Nny

    that doesn’t even look like a brand, it seems more like regular ol’ scalpel scarification.

  3. bykes Avatar

    It looks great!

  4. Shannon Avatar

    Ooops, typo, that IS a cutting… Roo, please correct that when you get a chance.

  5. estrojenn Avatar
    estrojenn

    i don’t know you roo…but from what everyone else says you are a gem. thanks for bringing s. back home for the holidaze.

    if i knew a brand would like like this one i’d be all over it.

  6. SnaiLuv Avatar

    ModBlog’s BACK, baby!
    And yes. Roo’s a gem.

  7. Christian Avatar
    Christian

    Wow, that looks awesome.

  8. phoenixxx Avatar

    the scarification i had done on my leg at Scarwars had a lot of crosshatch done on it.

    it turned out pretty nice!

    i’ll have to send in some before/healed pictures.

  9. Russ Hill Avatar
    Russ Hill

    I feel like I’ve come home. Seeing familiar names, and wonderful content. Long time coming, patience has its rewards. That scarification is way super. I am still working on the my last one. I can take the cutting for about two hours, then i have to stop. My hat is off to you.

  10. Dreadlocksmile Avatar

    The cutting work looks great.

    Again…I would like to see the final results once it’s totally healed!

  11. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    looks so great, i love the cross hatch but have never seen heald pics of it and wonder if its just as lovely. im so glad i get to view it in its rightful home, welcome back we loved you and missed you. make yourself comfortable cuz your here to stay.

  12. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    The cutting looks awesome. Roo and Shannon rock.
    And we’re gonna have a wonderful holiday =)

  13. melsgam Avatar

    the crosshatch is GORGEOUS!

  14. Lindsay Avatar

    the crosshatch makes for a really interesting gradient effect. i wonder how it’ll look healed (post pics plz!)

  15. julia Avatar
    julia

    Gosh, that’s really great. Hopefully you post pictures of it when it’s healed.

  16. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    Oh wow that looks really nice.

  17. micol aka fokina Avatar

    Lovely scar… seems so real!

  18. moddedbynature Avatar
    moddedbynature

    I like this. I am really curious as to how the crosshatch effect will look healed.

  19. ash_issom Avatar
    ash_issom

    Well that looks like mine!

    Ill post a pic of it when its fully healed, i must say ryan was amazing both as a person and an artist, never have i been so inspired.
    Guess ryan sent off the pic? i didn’t thanks buddy!

  20. PoOupSs Avatar
    PoOupSs

    I like that , so much !

  21. Hayley Avatar
    Hayley

    lmfao hairy nipples.

  22. ash_issom Avatar

    Stop giggling at my nipples:(

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