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.

Nine “Not Too Horrible” Hours of Outline

Brenda‘s backpiece, which as far as I know is autobiographical — the story of her life so far — is going to look psychedelically hilarious when it’s all coloured in. I can’t wait to see it! It was done by her boss Chris Howton at Cynical Tattoos in Northport, AL where she pierces.

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Comments

28 responses to “Nine “Not Too Horrible” Hours of Outline”

  1. hullwork Avatar

    wow, nice job. i bet that took a while to sketch out. makes you feel pretty badass when you can sit like a champ for so long. i sat for 6 hrs a few weeks ago while coloring in a part of my sleeve… was kinda rough!

  2. hullwork Avatar

    wow, nice job. i bet that took a while to sketch out. makes you feel pretty badass when you can sit like a champ for so long. i sat for 6 hrs a few weeks ago while coloring in a part of my sleeve… was kinda rough!

  3. hullwork Avatar

    ps. i really dig her foot tattoos

  4. hullwork Avatar

    ps. i really dig her foot tattoos

  5. Courtney Avatar

    Wow, that’s cool, and slightly weird, seeing as how my Rural Sociology class was talking about Northport today.

  6. Courtney Avatar

    Wow, that’s cool, and slightly weird, seeing as how my Rural Sociology class was talking about Northport today.

  7. Wilburtino Avatar

    that is gonna look amazing, i really like the circular barbells too 🙂

  8. Wilburtino Avatar

    that is gonna look amazing, i really like the circular barbells too 🙂

  9. Dylan Avatar

    this is by far the coolest work ever !!!

  10. Dylan Avatar

    this is by far the coolest work ever !!!

  11. Boz Avatar

    I think that is absolutely beautiful.

  12. Boz Avatar

    I think that is absolutely beautiful.

  13. Archetype Avatar

    thats amazing already! reminds me of story book glen, i place i used to go when i was a kid!

  14. Archetype Avatar

    thats amazing already! reminds me of story book glen, i place i used to go when i was a kid!

  15. wipebloodwithblood Avatar
    wipebloodwithblood

    ohh keep us update on this one!

  16. wipebloodwithblood Avatar
    wipebloodwithblood

    ohh keep us update on this one!

  17. leftie01 Avatar
    leftie01

    Thank you so much for all the comments! I love it and I’m glad to see that other people feel the same way. Chris has an IAM page too. He is Myself on there. If you want to see more updated work by him check out http://www.myspace.com/cynicaltattoos.com We don’t really update the other website that much.

    My life is complete now that I have been Modblogged! Thank you Shannon!

  18. leftie01 Avatar
    leftie01

    Thank you so much for all the comments! I love it and I’m glad to see that other people feel the same way. Chris has an IAM page too. He is Myself on there. If you want to see more updated work by him check out http://www.myspace.com/cynicaltattoos.com We don’t really update the other website that much.

    My life is complete now that I have been Modblogged! Thank you Shannon!

  19. ImmureME Avatar

    This. Will. Be. Amazing.

  20. ImmureME Avatar

    This. Will. Be. Amazing.

  21. TyTweeder Avatar
    TyTweeder

    friggin cool!
    i cant wait to see this finished… i’d imagine it’ll be awhile though.

  22. TyTweeder Avatar
    TyTweeder

    friggin cool!
    i cant wait to see this finished… i’d imagine it’ll be awhile though.

  23. Telyn Avatar

    Wow… Cannot wait to see that coloured!

  24. Telyn Avatar

    Wow… Cannot wait to see that coloured!

  25. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    “Wow, that’s cool, and slightly weird, seeing as how my Rural Sociology class was talking about Northport today.”
    Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? This place is noted for nothing but being adjacent to a football town.

    How did I not notice the town where I live and the shop where I was pierced? Wow, very impressive stuff! I need so much more money before funds can be allocated to body art but it’s absolutely great to see that there is a quality artist working down the road, so to speak. Thanks for posting this.

  26. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    “Wow, that’s cool, and slightly weird, seeing as how my Rural Sociology class was talking about Northport today.”
    Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? This place is noted for nothing but being adjacent to a football town.

    How did I not notice the town where I live and the shop where I was pierced? Wow, very impressive stuff! I need so much more money before funds can be allocated to body art but it’s absolutely great to see that there is a quality artist working down the road, so to speak. Thanks for posting this.

  27. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    totally awesome. thank you.

  28. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    totally awesome. thank you.

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