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.

Foot Sole Tattoos

You may remember that I posted Valentxne recently due to (self-professed) “slut factor“, but she sent in a great photo of her foot sole tattoos of a pair of bikes, done by Brian Mullen of Art Freek in Providence, so I wanted to post her again. I was surprised to find out that these tattoos were over a year old now and not retouched! Because they healed so well, I asked her if Brian did anything special to get them to hold, and she replied,

I messaged Brian and asked if he used a special technique. His response: “Yeah, it’s called not sucking.” Ha! It hurt something awful, probably the most painful tattoo I’ve ever gotten (including inner lip, hands, back of thigh, elbow, shin, chest, etc). Plus he was telling a story while he was doing it, so he would stop every few seconds because he talks with his hands, so it took forever. It wasn’t ticklish at all, except maybe when he was applying the stencil. But I’m glad he was so heavy handed with it, otherwise they would look like the sides of my hands, which are about six months old and look like shit.

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Comments

84 responses to “Foot Sole Tattoos”

  1. resonanteye Avatar

    Is there any way for us to get to see a clser photo that isn’t blurred? I’d love to get a better look at these.

    Great work, feet soles are the most impossible struggle to get in.

  2. resonanteye Avatar

    Is there any way for us to get to see a clser photo that isn’t blurred? I’d love to get a better look at these.

    Great work, feet soles are the most impossible struggle to get in.

  3. dani Avatar
    dani

    i mean, it is tattooed on the arch of her foot, the one ‘less abused’ area of the foot. but still, impressive!

  4. dani Avatar
    dani

    i mean, it is tattooed on the arch of her foot, the one ‘less abused’ area of the foot. but still, impressive!

  5. dani Avatar
    dani

    i mean, it is tattooed on the arch of her foot, the one ‘less abused’ area of the foot. but still, impressive!

  6. dani Avatar
    dani

    i mean, it is tattooed on the arch of her foot, the one ‘less abused’ area of the foot. but still, impressive!

  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    everyone i know that received tattoos on the bottom of their feet said their’s fell out…cool to see someone heal one…i like them

  8. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    everyone i know that received tattoos on the bottom of their feet said their’s fell out…cool to see someone heal one…i like them

  9. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    everyone i know that received tattoos on the bottom of their feet said their’s fell out…cool to see someone heal one…i like them

  10. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    everyone i know that received tattoos on the bottom of their feet said their’s fell out…cool to see someone heal one…i like them

  11. rori Avatar

    im not a bike rider but those are simple and lovely
    perfect location too

  12. rori Avatar

    im not a bike rider but those are simple and lovely
    perfect location too

  13. rori Avatar

    im not a bike rider but those are simple and lovely
    perfect location too

  14. rori Avatar

    im not a bike rider but those are simple and lovely
    perfect location too

  15. Kalinkina Avatar

    I officially adore Valentxne.

  16. Kalinkina Avatar

    I officially adore Valentxne.

  17. Kalinkina Avatar

    I officially adore Valentxne.

  18. Kalinkina Avatar

    I officially adore Valentxne.

  19. Evan Avatar

    I love them.

  20. Evan Avatar

    I love them.

  21. Evan Avatar

    I love them.

  22. Evan Avatar

    I love them.

  23. dani Avatar
    dani

    what’s the reason for the bikes?

  24. dani Avatar
    dani

    what’s the reason for the bikes?

  25. dani Avatar
    dani

    what’s the reason for the bikes?

  26. dani Avatar
    dani

    what’s the reason for the bikes?

  27. mandrl Avatar
    mandrl

    Cute! The “hold here” still cracks me up.

  28. mandrl Avatar
    mandrl

    Cute! The “hold here” still cracks me up.

  29. mandrl Avatar
    mandrl

    Cute! The “hold here” still cracks me up.

  30. mandrl Avatar
    mandrl

    Cute! The “hold here” still cracks me up.

  31. Samaira Shah Avatar
    Samaira Shah

    Love that feet pic, so cute!

  32. Samaira Shah Avatar
    Samaira Shah

    Love that feet pic, so cute!

  33. Samaira Shah Avatar
    Samaira Shah

    Love that feet pic, so cute!

  34. Samaira Shah Avatar
    Samaira Shah

    Love that feet pic, so cute!

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