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.

“Game of Life” Tattoo Update

You probably remember that about a month before I lost the ability to post here directly Nicole sent in some great shots of the outline of her “Game of Life” chestpiece tattoo by Chat Whitson at Art and Soul (warning: link has loud music) in Kalamazoo. He’s had a chance to fill it, and, as expected, it looks quite amazing. There are a couple of closeups after the break.

PS. Thanks to Roo for helping get the images for this entry!

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Comments

104 responses to ““Game of Life” Tattoo Update”

  1. shiza Avatar
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  5. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    It’s awesome!

  6. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    It’s awesome!

  7. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    It’s awesome!

  8. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    It’s awesome!

  9. Lizo Avatar

    Awesome!
    Love the colours!

  10. Lizo Avatar

    Awesome!
    Love the colours!

  11. Lizo Avatar

    Awesome!
    Love the colours!

  12. Lizo Avatar

    Awesome!
    Love the colours!

  13. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is some intense looking colour!! I love it!

  14. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is some intense looking colour!! I love it!

  15. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is some intense looking colour!! I love it!

  16. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is some intense looking colour!! I love it!

  17. Shannon Avatar

    The use of white ink (in the spinner for example) really makes it look great.

  18. Shannon Avatar

    The use of white ink (in the spinner for example) really makes it look great.

  19. Shannon Avatar

    The use of white ink (in the spinner for example) really makes it look great.

  20. Shannon Avatar

    The use of white ink (in the spinner for example) really makes it look great.

  21. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i ABSOLUTELY love it.

  22. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i ABSOLUTELY love it.

  23. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i ABSOLUTELY love it.

  24. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i ABSOLUTELY love it.

  25. CorpseEsproc Avatar

    Oh wow, I loved the outline and have actually been waiting for this to be coloured in!
    It’s come out so nicely it’s stunning 😀
    It’s so bright and eyecatching and such a good design, and I agree the white ink deffinatley makes it pop!

  26. CorpseEsproc Avatar

    Oh wow, I loved the outline and have actually been waiting for this to be coloured in!
    It’s come out so nicely it’s stunning 😀
    It’s so bright and eyecatching and such a good design, and I agree the white ink deffinatley makes it pop!

  27. CorpseEsproc Avatar

    Oh wow, I loved the outline and have actually been waiting for this to be coloured in!
    It’s come out so nicely it’s stunning 😀
    It’s so bright and eyecatching and such a good design, and I agree the white ink deffinatley makes it pop!

  28. CorpseEsproc Avatar

    Oh wow, I loved the outline and have actually been waiting for this to be coloured in!
    It’s come out so nicely it’s stunning 😀
    It’s so bright and eyecatching and such a good design, and I agree the white ink deffinatley makes it pop!

  29. Telyn Avatar

    Thank you for posting the follow-up to that; it looks stunning!

  30. Telyn Avatar

    Thank you for posting the follow-up to that; it looks stunning!

  31. Telyn Avatar

    Thank you for posting the follow-up to that; it looks stunning!

  32. Telyn Avatar

    Thank you for posting the follow-up to that; it looks stunning!

  33. NakedSilence Avatar
    NakedSilence

    I was actually looking through the old posts a few days ago and saw the outline. I was wondering when we were going to have the follow-up. Thanks 😀

    It looks awesome. I love the colour and attention to detail.

  34. NakedSilence Avatar
    NakedSilence

    I was actually looking through the old posts a few days ago and saw the outline. I was wondering when we were going to have the follow-up. Thanks 😀

    It looks awesome. I love the colour and attention to detail.

  35. NakedSilence Avatar
    NakedSilence

    I was actually looking through the old posts a few days ago and saw the outline. I was wondering when we were going to have the follow-up. Thanks 😀

    It looks awesome. I love the colour and attention to detail.

  36. NakedSilence Avatar
    NakedSilence

    I was actually looking through the old posts a few days ago and saw the outline. I was wondering when we were going to have the follow-up. Thanks 😀

    It looks awesome. I love the colour and attention to detail.

  37. Kiera Avatar
    Kiera

    Beautiful colors! One thing I’d like to ask though, is how you managed the outer sections (IE, under your bra strap). I’ve seen pics of other work where the irritation of tight clothing can ruin everything and since I’m looking into a piece to go on my upper left chest, I’d love any pointers you have. (This is especially important to me because hubby got some work done and it must have been a heavy handed artist, 3 months later he’s still got raised/scarred (?) patches-And I REALLY want to avoid that).

  38. Kiera Avatar
    Kiera

    Beautiful colors! One thing I’d like to ask though, is how you managed the outer sections (IE, under your bra strap). I’ve seen pics of other work where the irritation of tight clothing can ruin everything and since I’m looking into a piece to go on my upper left chest, I’d love any pointers you have. (This is especially important to me because hubby got some work done and it must have been a heavy handed artist, 3 months later he’s still got raised/scarred (?) patches-And I REALLY want to avoid that).

  39. Kiera Avatar
    Kiera

    Beautiful colors! One thing I’d like to ask though, is how you managed the outer sections (IE, under your bra strap). I’ve seen pics of other work where the irritation of tight clothing can ruin everything and since I’m looking into a piece to go on my upper left chest, I’d love any pointers you have. (This is especially important to me because hubby got some work done and it must have been a heavy handed artist, 3 months later he’s still got raised/scarred (?) patches-And I REALLY want to avoid that).

  40. Kiera Avatar
    Kiera

    Beautiful colors! One thing I’d like to ask though, is how you managed the outer sections (IE, under your bra strap). I’ve seen pics of other work where the irritation of tight clothing can ruin everything and since I’m looking into a piece to go on my upper left chest, I’d love any pointers you have. (This is especially important to me because hubby got some work done and it must have been a heavy handed artist, 3 months later he’s still got raised/scarred (?) patches-And I REALLY want to avoid that).

  41. Kitteh Avatar
    Kitteh

    Wow.
    That turned out awesome.

  42. Kitteh Avatar
    Kitteh

    Wow.
    That turned out awesome.

  43. Kitteh Avatar
    Kitteh

    Wow.
    That turned out awesome.

  44. Kitteh Avatar
    Kitteh

    Wow.
    That turned out awesome.

  45. Sgt.Reznor Avatar
    Sgt.Reznor

    oh my god, that is fucking rad! I love everything about that tattoo

  46. Sgt.Reznor Avatar
    Sgt.Reznor

    oh my god, that is fucking rad! I love everything about that tattoo

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