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.

Robot Arm

This robot arm (which would make a pretty cool full-body project — I’m not sure how far this one will be extended) is being done by Brett Barr at Built 4 Speed in Orlando, Florida. This is actually just the undercoat and it’s being gone over in gray, white, and color next. Assuming I get pictures I’ll post them here as well, because it looks great already at this stage!

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Comments

69 responses to “Robot Arm”

  1. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    What does the Greek say?

  2. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    this tattoo is stunning as is. the artwork is so impressive

  3. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    this tattoo is stunning as is. the artwork is so impressive

  4. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    this tattoo is stunning as is. the artwork is so impressive

  5. Encyfish Avatar
    Encyfish

    I am joining those who are too distracted by the Greek background to see the featured tattoo. But I very much enjoy it all. So much beautiful steampunk in the arm!!!
    With my future metaphorical husband’s ok*, I want to get “Agapa’o” somewhere over my heart, and “Phile’o” to mirror it on the left side. Also “Panta ta Ethni”, but have no clue where yet. (All in ancient Greek, of course) 🙂
    *I think it is important to have whoever-he-is weigh in on it, as he will be looking at it daily as well. idea value: two cents.

  6. Encyfish Avatar
    Encyfish

    I am joining those who are too distracted by the Greek background to see the featured tattoo. But I very much enjoy it all. So much beautiful steampunk in the arm!!!
    With my future metaphorical husband’s ok*, I want to get “Agapa’o” somewhere over my heart, and “Phile’o” to mirror it on the left side. Also “Panta ta Ethni”, but have no clue where yet. (All in ancient Greek, of course) 🙂
    *I think it is important to have whoever-he-is weigh in on it, as he will be looking at it daily as well. idea value: two cents.

  7. Encyfish Avatar
    Encyfish

    I am joining those who are too distracted by the Greek background to see the featured tattoo. But I very much enjoy it all. So much beautiful steampunk in the arm!!!
    With my future metaphorical husband’s ok*, I want to get “Agapa’o” somewhere over my heart, and “Phile’o” to mirror it on the left side. Also “Panta ta Ethni”, but have no clue where yet. (All in ancient Greek, of course) 🙂
    *I think it is important to have whoever-he-is weigh in on it, as he will be looking at it daily as well. idea value: two cents.

  8. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    #16 lol…yeah…i realized it after i sent it and read my comment…don’t feel bad-i’m a total nerd too…

  9. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    #16 lol…yeah…i realized it after i sent it and read my comment…don’t feel bad-i’m a total nerd too…

  10. Laura Dawsey Avatar
    Laura Dawsey

    #16 lol…yeah…i realized it after i sent it and read my comment…don’t feel bad-i’m a total nerd too…

  11. elbee Avatar

    That is a sweet tattoo, but what I am more intrigued by is the tattoo on his side. That looks totally awesome.

  12. elbee Avatar

    That is a sweet tattoo, but what I am more intrigued by is the tattoo on his side. That looks totally awesome.

  13. elbee Avatar

    That is a sweet tattoo, but what I am more intrigued by is the tattoo on his side. That looks totally awesome.

  14. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    it’s actually from “Built 4 Speed” unless there is a “Built 3 Speed” I haven’t heard from. They do all of my ink. Amazing artists.

  15. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    it’s actually from “Built 4 Speed” unless there is a “Built 3 Speed” I haven’t heard from. They do all of my ink. Amazing artists.

  16. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    it’s actually from “Built 4 Speed” unless there is a “Built 3 Speed” I haven’t heard from. They do all of my ink. Amazing artists.

  17. Shannon Avatar

    Haha, oops!

  18. Shannon Avatar

    Haha, oops!

  19. Shannon Avatar

    Haha, oops!

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