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. Sgt.Reznor Avatar
    Sgt.Reznor

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

  2. Sgt.Reznor Avatar
    Sgt.Reznor

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

  3. johnnyboy Avatar
    johnnyboy

    All I can say is, Nice.

  4. johnnyboy Avatar
    johnnyboy

    All I can say is, Nice.

  5. johnnyboy Avatar
    johnnyboy

    All I can say is, Nice.

  6. johnnyboy Avatar
    johnnyboy

    All I can say is, Nice.

  7. grundstuck Avatar

    i truly love this,well done!

  8. grundstuck Avatar

    i truly love this,well done!

  9. grundstuck Avatar

    i truly love this,well done!

  10. grundstuck Avatar

    i truly love this,well done!

  11. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Oh wow, that is amazing and awesome. I love how vibrant the colors are.

  12. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Oh wow, that is amazing and awesome. I love how vibrant the colors are.

  13. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Oh wow, that is amazing and awesome. I love how vibrant the colors are.

  14. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Oh wow, that is amazing and awesome. I love how vibrant the colors are.

  15. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey thanks! i’m glad that its getting such great comments:) i love it, its by far my favortie one that i have currently.

    a few things tho. CHAD (the artist that did it) is no longer at Art & Soul. he’s currently traveling around the west coast, between San Diego and Arizona. i miss him bunches. . . also, as far as the healing, it was really quite painful, since i was getting it worked on about everyother week. there was a lot of not being able to wear a bra (for the person that asked) and i had some splitting even, but the color all held.

  16. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey thanks! i’m glad that its getting such great comments:) i love it, its by far my favortie one that i have currently.

    a few things tho. CHAD (the artist that did it) is no longer at Art & Soul. he’s currently traveling around the west coast, between San Diego and Arizona. i miss him bunches. . . also, as far as the healing, it was really quite painful, since i was getting it worked on about everyother week. there was a lot of not being able to wear a bra (for the person that asked) and i had some splitting even, but the color all held.

  17. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey thanks! i’m glad that its getting such great comments:) i love it, its by far my favortie one that i have currently.

    a few things tho. CHAD (the artist that did it) is no longer at Art & Soul. he’s currently traveling around the west coast, between San Diego and Arizona. i miss him bunches. . . also, as far as the healing, it was really quite painful, since i was getting it worked on about everyother week. there was a lot of not being able to wear a bra (for the person that asked) and i had some splitting even, but the color all held.

  18. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey thanks! i’m glad that its getting such great comments:) i love it, its by far my favortie one that i have currently.

    a few things tho. CHAD (the artist that did it) is no longer at Art & Soul. he’s currently traveling around the west coast, between San Diego and Arizona. i miss him bunches. . . also, as far as the healing, it was really quite painful, since i was getting it worked on about everyother week. there was a lot of not being able to wear a bra (for the person that asked) and i had some splitting even, but the color all held.

  19. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    The “prenup agreement” cracks me up. lol.

  20. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    The “prenup agreement” cracks me up. lol.

  21. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    The “prenup agreement” cracks me up. lol.

  22. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    The “prenup agreement” cracks me up. lol.

  23. Jesss. Avatar

    Wow, the colours are gorgeous in this! :]

  24. Jesss. Avatar

    Wow, the colours are gorgeous in this! :]

  25. Jesss. Avatar

    Wow, the colours are gorgeous in this! :]

  26. Jesss. Avatar

    Wow, the colours are gorgeous in this! :]

  27. Just Evan Avatar

    an amazing and original piece.

  28. Just Evan Avatar

    an amazing and original piece.

  29. Just Evan Avatar

    an amazing and original piece.

  30. Just Evan Avatar

    an amazing and original piece.

  31. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    yeah that is AWSOME!!

  32. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    yeah that is AWSOME!!

  33. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    yeah that is AWSOME!!

  34. mutumbo Avatar
    mutumbo

    yeah that is AWSOME!!

  35. inkmanlarry Avatar
    inkmanlarry

    Excellent tattoo. Wonderful colors. I started getting inked in 1977, and New Skool was not known them.

  36. inkmanlarry Avatar
    inkmanlarry

    Excellent tattoo. Wonderful colors. I started getting inked in 1977, and New Skool was not known them.

  37. inkmanlarry Avatar
    inkmanlarry

    Excellent tattoo. Wonderful colors. I started getting inked in 1977, and New Skool was not known them.

  38. inkmanlarry Avatar
    inkmanlarry

    Excellent tattoo. Wonderful colors. I started getting inked in 1977, and New Skool was not known them.

  39. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey so i wanted to share this with you on here, my friend on IAM Secret South shared it with me. . . seems that there are a few people out there that dont love my tattoo. . .

    http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/tattoo_of_the_day

  40. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey so i wanted to share this with you on here, my friend on IAM Secret South shared it with me. . . seems that there are a few people out there that dont love my tattoo. . .

    http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/tattoo_of_the_day

  41. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey so i wanted to share this with you on here, my friend on IAM Secret South shared it with me. . . seems that there are a few people out there that dont love my tattoo. . .

    http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/tattoo_of_the_day

  42. pinsNpunks Avatar

    hey so i wanted to share this with you on here, my friend on IAM Secret South shared it with me. . . seems that there are a few people out there that dont love my tattoo. . .

    http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/tattoo_of_the_day

  43. VaMpRyiXiE Avatar

    Really unique and neato concept. The color is amazing!

  44. VaMpRyiXiE Avatar

    Really unique and neato concept. The color is amazing!

  45. VaMpRyiXiE Avatar

    Really unique and neato concept. The color is amazing!

  46. VaMpRyiXiE Avatar

    Really unique and neato concept. The color is amazing!

  47. Stigmatic Avatar
    Stigmatic

    Great tattoo.
    And there will always be haters to everything, don’t let them get you down.
    And I agree, that game does suck, that doesn’t meen I’m giving up on it 🙂

  48. Stigmatic Avatar
    Stigmatic

    Great tattoo.
    And there will always be haters to everything, don’t let them get you down.
    And I agree, that game does suck, that doesn’t meen I’m giving up on it 🙂

  49. Stigmatic Avatar
    Stigmatic

    Great tattoo.
    And there will always be haters to everything, don’t let them get you down.
    And I agree, that game does suck, that doesn’t meen I’m giving up on it 🙂

  50. Stigmatic Avatar
    Stigmatic

    Great tattoo.
    And there will always be haters to everything, don’t let them get you down.
    And I agree, that game does suck, that doesn’t meen I’m giving up on it 🙂

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