Five months ago, at Scarwars in Philadelphia, Todd DiPopolo had his all black forearm cut (along with some skin removal) by Brian Decker and John Joyce. The result is looking amazing I think — check out two more photos after the break.
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25 responses to “Scarification (Cutting) Over Blackwork Tattoo”
That looks great, probably look a bit better if the scars turn lighter I think though.
thats awesome.
That came out beautifully! I think I remember Brian complaining about how hard it was scarring black work hahahahah 😀
It’s come out so neatly the contrast is beautiful. 🙂
very awesome I want to do the same thing to my forearm except not so many thin lines. But congratz on your awesome work!
Wow, that looks great.
That Looks awesome, turned out really well
ive just noticed we have matching palm tattoos!
i was also thinking of doin that with my black arm at one point and im very glad i didnt now,i personally dont like the uneveness of scars,props to him anyway!
damn that is a badass technique….
and if you dont like it…tat it again and start over…
looks awesome.. too bad it’s on todd
allie, i hate you. heh
Do you like tea and crumpets? I like tea and crumpets, because Im Winston Churchill..
Rad ya noo joisie knucklehead 😉
#1- the scars will lighten up over time. it depends on the person, but scars can continue to change for up to five years.
this looks really amazing. i especially like the thin spiral lines.
The black work is really nice and black 🙂 scars are pretty on top too
really really nice
haha i read this and went OMG THAT’S TODD
fyi he is an awesome piercer, in case y’all were wondering
AND that scarification is looking beautiful! i didn’t get a good look at it last time i was at revolver b/c i was preoccupied, hee hee
very nice.
i was wondering does a scarification artist use a numbing lotion be for they start cutting?
Awww hey I know that man!
They look a lot less red in person.
<333
-Sarah
Effing brilliant!
Yay! I love it.
I too agree with Allie. It’s a shame Todd.
May I remind everyone that Todd definitely leaked all over after getting that done.
oh tord..what a modblogged guy
Scarification over black is BRILLIANT!
I don’t particularily care for the designs. They remind me of something one might doodle on a notepad. It makes me sad to see a great canvas have doodles on it.
When you do that sort of thing how are you putting down a stencil? Or is it just freehand?