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.

Nick’s Facial Work Continues

Updating you on NYC’s most tattooed architect’s facial tattoo work, here’s the latest photo of Nick‘s striking facial work by Tattoo Joe at Physical Grafitti in Bridgeport, CT. I love where this project is going, and it’s a real gift to be able to watch people undergoing this sort of transition.

Edit/update: Read comment #22 for some background on Nick.

Comments

120 responses to “Nick’s Facial Work Continues”

  1. DangerEric Avatar

    he was meant to have his face tattooed. it just looks natural on him, like it’s him more becoming him…

  2. DangerEric Avatar

    he was meant to have his face tattooed. it just looks natural on him, like it’s him more becoming him…

  3. DangerEric Avatar

    he was meant to have his face tattooed. it just looks natural on him, like it’s him more becoming him…

  4. DangerEric Avatar

    he was meant to have his face tattooed. it just looks natural on him, like it’s him more becoming him…

  5. Thanatos Avatar
    Thanatos

    What about other parts of the body “heavily”= there should be some more :))
    The ornament next to the ears is great!

  6. Thanatos Avatar
    Thanatos

    What about other parts of the body “heavily”= there should be some more :))
    The ornament next to the ears is great!

  7. solocard Avatar
    solocard

    The bit above his lip reminds me of a Hercule Poirot moustache

  8. solocard Avatar
    solocard

    The bit above his lip reminds me of a Hercule Poirot moustache

  9. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    My hats off to you Nick. You seem dedicated to whatever you set your mind to. I’ve been a cop for 32 yrs and have enjoyed every minute of it. It is a very rewarding and sometimes terrifying career. Good luck in your pursuit of ink and in your passion of architecture.

  10. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    My hats off to you Nick. You seem dedicated to whatever you set your mind to. I’ve been a cop for 32 yrs and have enjoyed every minute of it. It is a very rewarding and sometimes terrifying career. Good luck in your pursuit of ink and in your passion of architecture.

  11. vingtfois Avatar
    vingtfois

    Rock on, Nick.

  12. vingtfois Avatar
    vingtfois

    Rock on, Nick.

  13. Keylin Avatar
    Keylin

    Beautiful. So beautiful.

  14. Keylin Avatar
    Keylin

    Beautiful. So beautiful.

  15. Pmoz Avatar
    Pmoz

    The forehead piece makes me think of the amazons from Diablo II.

  16. Pmoz Avatar
    Pmoz

    The forehead piece makes me think of the amazons from Diablo II.

  17. bridge Avatar
    bridge

    i love it!
    it looks fantastic!

  18. bridge Avatar
    bridge

    i love it!
    it looks fantastic!

  19. tbo Avatar

    woooh nick!

  20. tbo Avatar

    woooh nick!

  21. IAM: BxtremeDmodSxM Avatar
    IAM: BxtremeDmodSxM

    i loveee it

  22. IAM: BxtremeDmodSxM Avatar
    IAM: BxtremeDmodSxM

    i loveee it

  23. Catsey Avatar
    Catsey

    I’m loving the work so far! It goes well with the structure of his face. ^_^

  24. Catsey Avatar
    Catsey

    I’m loving the work so far! It goes well with the structure of his face. ^_^

  25. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    Looks amazing:)

    And Nick, your reply made for excellent reading, thank you 🙂

  26. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    Looks amazing:)

    And Nick, your reply made for excellent reading, thank you 🙂

  27. Herger Avatar

    stunning beautiful work & a real pleasure to see s.o. living his dream without having to face negative side-effects regarding his income/social status.

    *thumbs up*

  28. Herger Avatar

    stunning beautiful work & a real pleasure to see s.o. living his dream without having to face negative side-effects regarding his income/social status.

    *thumbs up*

  29. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I have seen an other heavy tattooed guy on the TV, he is some kind of counselor or social worker for “socially challenged” (oh! the politically corrrrrectness!) kids. I think he’s Australian but works world wide.

    I apologize for any mistyping, misspelling.

  30. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I have seen an other heavy tattooed guy on the TV, he is some kind of counselor or social worker for “socially challenged” (oh! the politically corrrrrectness!) kids. I think he’s Australian but works world wide.

    I apologize for any mistyping, misspelling.

  31. Crystoth Avatar

    “and it’s a real gift to be able to watch people undergoing this sort of transition”

    I couldn’t agree more.
    Love the facial work!

  32. Crystoth Avatar

    “and it’s a real gift to be able to watch people undergoing this sort of transition”

    I couldn’t agree more.
    Love the facial work!

  33. penski Avatar

    redredred – are you thinking of ‘tribalface’?

    8

  34. penski Avatar

    redredred – are you thinking of ‘tribalface’?

    8

  35. dirtyhartland Avatar

    The progress is looking really good! Good for you Nick for pursuing what really matters to you in life.

  36. dirtyhartland Avatar

    The progress is looking really good! Good for you Nick for pursuing what really matters to you in life.

  37. dean Avatar
    dean

    man his facial work is getting more and more intresting i love it

    i think the lines near his temples shud shtrech round is head man their soo gd

    wonder if he designed them himself

  38. dean Avatar
    dean

    man his facial work is getting more and more intresting i love it

    i think the lines near his temples shud shtrech round is head man their soo gd

    wonder if he designed them himself

  39. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    penski:
    I don’t remember his name. The only thing I remember is that he is a big guy and that I thought “This is cool, we need more men of his kind because when he talks, the kids are silent, they listen to him and then they believe him and then they love him.

    Oh wait, I think he calls himself “The Scary Man” or “Scary Guy” or something like that.

  40. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    penski:
    I don’t remember his name. The only thing I remember is that he is a big guy and that I thought “This is cool, we need more men of his kind because when he talks, the kids are silent, they listen to him and then they believe him and then they love him.

    Oh wait, I think he calls himself “The Scary Man” or “Scary Guy” or something like that.

  41. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    penski:
    He is the “The Scary Guy”:
    http://www.thescaryguy.com

    He is known in Germany too.

  42. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    penski:
    He is the “The Scary Guy”:
    http://www.thescaryguy.com

    He is known in Germany too.

  43. Shade_of_Ink Avatar

    Wow… those forehead arches are beautiful. All of the work seems to converge in the middle. Some of the best facial tattoos I’ve seen. I like the fact that he’s into architecture and gets architectural influenced tattoos.

  44. Shade_of_Ink Avatar

    Wow… those forehead arches are beautiful. All of the work seems to converge in the middle. Some of the best facial tattoos I’ve seen. I like the fact that he’s into architecture and gets architectural influenced tattoos.

  45. Shannon Avatar

    redred is probably thinking of “The Scary Guy”
    http://www.thescaryguy.com/

  46. Shannon Avatar

    redred is probably thinking of “The Scary Guy”
    http://www.thescaryguy.com/

  47. Alex F2S Avatar

    Nick, all i gotta is, you’re awesome!

  48. Alex F2S Avatar

    Nick, all i gotta is, you’re awesome!

  49. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    Nick, i doubt you’ll read this, but huge kudos to you for doing what you want and what feels right to you. your tattoos are astounding and your story inspiring – thank you so much for sharing.

  50. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    Nick, i doubt you’ll read this, but huge kudos to you for doing what you want and what feels right to you. your tattoos are astounding and your story inspiring – thank you so much for sharing.

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