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.

Revolver Scarification

Shon cut this revolver design, with Eric contributing some of the shading technique, under the watchful eye of Dave Gillstrap. Here it is both fresh and well healed.

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Comments

11 responses to “Revolver Scarification”

  1. Hanargh Avatar

    I really like the way it’s healed. Wish I could get my scars to heal like that.

  2. betina Avatar

    when i read the title i thought it was a Beatles scarification
    lol

  3. missduveaux Avatar

    shouldn’t u mansion who it’s on..

    (my guess.. Samar… Am i Right? or is there someone else with the same tatz and scars :D)

  4. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    No ill will meant, but this has been posted before on Modblog.

    https://www.bme.com/news/2006/09/08/revolver-resurrection/

  5. LuckyG Avatar
    LuckyG

    Great work on the cross-hatching, that turned out well!

  6. Bruno Argenton Avatar
    Bruno Argenton

    There is a BOMBERMAN in the gun!!

  7. Shannon Avatar

    Robyn – I know, I just wanted to put up the two really nice side-by-side shots.

  8. max Avatar
    max

    nice!

  9. Asta Avatar
    Asta

    Wow, that really has healed beautifully! Now, if only I could be certain my future scars also healed that well…

  10. fuus Avatar
    fuus

    oh, that has healed amazingly well. although it’s looking like it’s still got some fading to do.

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