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.

Tree Backpiece

This awesome full backpiece tree is a coverup of an old tribal tramp stamp (what an improvement!), done by Justin Bolonski (www) at Integrity Tattoo in Royersford, PA.

Comments

130 responses to “Tree Backpiece”

  1. fauxbot Avatar
    fauxbot

    WOW! Absolutely gorgeous.

  2. fauxbot Avatar
    fauxbot

    WOW! Absolutely gorgeous.

  3. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    AWESOME/scary/STUNNING

  4. MR.C Avatar
    MR.C

    AWESOME/scary/STUNNING

  5. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    I’ve always wanted to get that sort of tree design scarred into my arm and this has inspired me to go back and find an artist.

    Absolutely amazing work.

  6. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    I’ve always wanted to get that sort of tree design scarred into my arm and this has inspired me to go back and find an artist.

    Absolutely amazing work.

  7. candycovered Avatar

    fred- I thought carnivale too !
    lovely tattoo.. what’s going on with her right elbow ?

  8. candycovered Avatar

    fred- I thought carnivale too !
    lovely tattoo.. what’s going on with her right elbow ?

  9. H Avatar
    H

    Wow I’m so happy to see this make modblog. I found this tree searching around on here awhile back to use as a reference point for the tattoo I’m getting on my ribs. I don’t really think the old tramp stamp is taking away from the design. But that’s just me.

  10. H Avatar
    H

    Wow I’m so happy to see this make modblog. I found this tree searching around on here awhile back to use as a reference point for the tattoo I’m getting on my ribs. I don’t really think the old tramp stamp is taking away from the design. But that’s just me.

  11. Faye aka MetalDready Avatar
    Faye aka MetalDready

    wow that is an amazing tattoo, really well done.

  12. Faye aka MetalDready Avatar
    Faye aka MetalDready

    wow that is an amazing tattoo, really well done.

  13. Faye aka MetalDready Avatar
    Faye aka MetalDready

    wow that is an amazing tattoo, really well done.

  14. Faye aka MetalDready Avatar
    Faye aka MetalDready

    wow that is an amazing tattoo, really well done.

  15. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    It’s almost 3D. Fantastic!!

  16. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    It’s almost 3D. Fantastic!!

  17. possessed Avatar

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the roots go down over her bum! I don’t know why, but I always really love well-done tree tattoos.

  18. possessed Avatar

    This is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the roots go down over her bum! I don’t know why, but I always really love well-done tree tattoos.

  19. meltbanana Avatar

    I freakin love this.

  20. meltbanana Avatar

    I freakin love this.

  21. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    Absolutely stunning. Pity you can still see the tribal but in a way it adds character…

  22. DuckieVamp Avatar
    DuckieVamp

    Absolutely stunning. Pity you can still see the tribal but in a way it adds character…

  23. Absinthe Avatar

    I instantly thought of Yggdrasil as well! Very nice piece.

  24. Absinthe Avatar

    I instantly thought of Yggdrasil as well! Very nice piece.

  25. Jordan Avatar
    Jordan

    Dammit that’s a hot tattoo. And really similar to the one i’m going to get…i don’t feel so original anymore.

  26. Jordan Avatar
    Jordan

    Dammit that’s a hot tattoo. And really similar to the one i’m going to get…i don’t feel so original anymore.

  27. trixiebell Avatar
    trixiebell

    that’s just plain gorgeous..I love the way the branches twist into each other.

  28. trixiebell Avatar
    trixiebell

    that’s just plain gorgeous..I love the way the branches twist into each other.

  29. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    with a tattoo / body like that, she should walk around naked all the time just to show it off. *nod*

  30. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    with a tattoo / body like that, she should walk around naked all the time just to show it off. *nod*

  31. Briggitte Avatar

    I really like the tree but like some other have said it might have benefited her to go in for a few laser treatments before hand to lighten up the tribal underneath.

  32. Briggitte Avatar

    I really like the tree but like some other have said it might have benefited her to go in for a few laser treatments before hand to lighten up the tribal underneath.

  33. max Avatar
    max

    i knew this was gonna get posted

  34. max Avatar
    max

    i knew this was gonna get posted

  35. kenbarlow Avatar
    kenbarlow

    beautiful!

  36. kenbarlow Avatar
    kenbarlow

    beautiful!

  37. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    That’s incredible

  38. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    That’s incredible

  39. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    nice censorship…hahah…
    beautiful tree though.

  40. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    nice censorship…hahah…
    beautiful tree though.

  41. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    WOW, that looks realllly amazing

  42. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    WOW, that looks realllly amazing

  43. christina Avatar
    christina

    #39/Jordan:

    I have an extremely similar backpiece (same sized tree on back with branches extending to shoulders and roots going to the bum) and it was done 5 years ago. Dont let a similar piece discourage you! People have a way of thinking similarly even when isolated from eachother….

    and plus, we’d all be tree people! 🙂

  44. christina Avatar
    christina

    #39/Jordan:

    I have an extremely similar backpiece (same sized tree on back with branches extending to shoulders and roots going to the bum) and it was done 5 years ago. Dont let a similar piece discourage you! People have a way of thinking similarly even when isolated from eachother….

    and plus, we’d all be tree people! 🙂

  45. Dagon Avatar

    That is so awesome. =D Good inspiration for me to think about what I’d like for a back piece.

  46. Dagon Avatar

    That is so awesome. =D Good inspiration for me to think about what I’d like for a back piece.

  47. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    Incredible. Full-back pieces are the way to go.

  48. Stacey Avatar
    Stacey

    Incredible. Full-back pieces are the way to go.

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