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.

Family Resemblance?

Adelleda just got her first tattoo, a portrait of her grandmother done by Craig Fenrick at Immaculate Concept in Calgary, Alberta.

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200 responses to “Family Resemblance?”

  1. [K1] Avatar

    she’s beautiful!!!

  2. [K1] Avatar

    she’s beautiful!!!

  3. [K1] Avatar

    she’s beautiful!!!

  4. [K1] Avatar

    she’s beautiful!!!

  5. Isis pt Avatar

    wonderfull ink of her grandmother, i wish i had pics of my grandmothers that stylish 🙂

  6. Isis pt Avatar

    wonderfull ink of her grandmother, i wish i had pics of my grandmothers that stylish 🙂

  7. Isis pt Avatar

    wonderfull ink of her grandmother, i wish i had pics of my grandmothers that stylish 🙂

  8. Isis pt Avatar

    wonderfull ink of her grandmother, i wish i had pics of my grandmothers that stylish 🙂

  9. Xenobiologista Avatar

    The only problem I can see with this is people asking “How come you have a tattoo of yourself?” Very well done.

  10. Xenobiologista Avatar

    The only problem I can see with this is people asking “How come you have a tattoo of yourself?” Very well done.

  11. Xenobiologista Avatar

    The only problem I can see with this is people asking “How come you have a tattoo of yourself?” Very well done.

  12. Xenobiologista Avatar

    The only problem I can see with this is people asking “How come you have a tattoo of yourself?” Very well done.

  13. Ashe Avatar
    Ashe

    gorgeous tattoo and a pretty lady.
    I love it when women smile in photos; to me that’s truly sexy

  14. Ashe Avatar
    Ashe

    gorgeous tattoo and a pretty lady.
    I love it when women smile in photos; to me that’s truly sexy

  15. Ashe Avatar
    Ashe

    gorgeous tattoo and a pretty lady.
    I love it when women smile in photos; to me that’s truly sexy

  16. Ashe Avatar
    Ashe

    gorgeous tattoo and a pretty lady.
    I love it when women smile in photos; to me that’s truly sexy

  17. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    to repeat everyone else: wow. absolutely amazing work and gorgeous girl. they really do look alike.

  18. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    to repeat everyone else: wow. absolutely amazing work and gorgeous girl. they really do look alike.

  19. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    to repeat everyone else: wow. absolutely amazing work and gorgeous girl. they really do look alike.

  20. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    to repeat everyone else: wow. absolutely amazing work and gorgeous girl. they really do look alike.

  21. possessed Avatar

    She’s just beautiful. She looks so happy with her tattoo! I love that she got a picture of her grandmother as a young woman rather than as an old lady; I’m not sure why but it seems a nice way of commemorating someone, with a picture of them in their prime.

  22. possessed Avatar

    She’s just beautiful. She looks so happy with her tattoo! I love that she got a picture of her grandmother as a young woman rather than as an old lady; I’m not sure why but it seems a nice way of commemorating someone, with a picture of them in their prime.

  23. possessed Avatar

    She’s just beautiful. She looks so happy with her tattoo! I love that she got a picture of her grandmother as a young woman rather than as an old lady; I’m not sure why but it seems a nice way of commemorating someone, with a picture of them in their prime.

  24. possessed Avatar

    She’s just beautiful. She looks so happy with her tattoo! I love that she got a picture of her grandmother as a young woman rather than as an old lady; I’m not sure why but it seems a nice way of commemorating someone, with a picture of them in their prime.

  25. Aiglos Avatar

    Grandma was a PIMP!

    Awesome work.

  26. Aiglos Avatar

    Grandma was a PIMP!

    Awesome work.

  27. Aiglos Avatar

    Grandma was a PIMP!

    Awesome work.

  28. Aiglos Avatar

    Grandma was a PIMP!

    Awesome work.

  29. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    shes a cutie!
    both of em!
    this is real lovelery

  30. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    shes a cutie!
    both of em!
    this is real lovelery

  31. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    shes a cutie!
    both of em!
    this is real lovelery

  32. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    shes a cutie!
    both of em!
    this is real lovelery

  33. eternalsunshine Avatar

    Love the sternum piercing and her smile.
    Portrait is very well executed too.

  34. eternalsunshine Avatar

    Love the sternum piercing and her smile.
    Portrait is very well executed too.

  35. eternalsunshine Avatar

    Love the sternum piercing and her smile.
    Portrait is very well executed too.

  36. eternalsunshine Avatar

    Love the sternum piercing and her smile.
    Portrait is very well executed too.

  37. Duck Avatar

    They’re both absolutely gorgeous 🙂

  38. Duck Avatar

    They’re both absolutely gorgeous 🙂

  39. Duck Avatar

    They’re both absolutely gorgeous 🙂

  40. Duck Avatar

    They’re both absolutely gorgeous 🙂

  41. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    I’D ONLY DO THAT IF ANY OF MY G-MAS DIDNT TREAT ME LIKE THEY DID AS A KID

  42. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    I’D ONLY DO THAT IF ANY OF MY G-MAS DIDNT TREAT ME LIKE THEY DID AS A KID

  43. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    I’D ONLY DO THAT IF ANY OF MY G-MAS DIDNT TREAT ME LIKE THEY DID AS A KID

  44. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    I’D ONLY DO THAT IF ANY OF MY G-MAS DIDNT TREAT ME LIKE THEY DID AS A KID

  45. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I never really like portrait tattoos, no matter how well they’re done, they just never look quite right to me.

  46. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I never really like portrait tattoos, no matter how well they’re done, they just never look quite right to me.

  47. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I never really like portrait tattoos, no matter how well they’re done, they just never look quite right to me.

  48. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I never really like portrait tattoos, no matter how well they’re done, they just never look quite right to me.

  49. abigail Avatar
    abigail

    thanks everyone!

    i’ll post some pics of the original photo on my IAM asap 🙂

    (and yeah, i’ve already gotten “is that you?” a couple of times…I don’t really mind, my grandma was a gorgeous woman and I take it as a huge compliment)

  50. abigail Avatar
    abigail

    thanks everyone!

    i’ll post some pics of the original photo on my IAM asap 🙂

    (and yeah, i’ve already gotten “is that you?” a couple of times…I don’t really mind, my grandma was a gorgeous woman and I take it as a huge compliment)

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