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.

Fire Flowers

This firesome tattoo (a combination of Alex Grey pieces) is by Justin Bolinski (JustinBTattoos)..

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Comments

25 responses to “Fire Flowers”

  1. Mollie Avatar

    That is amazing.

  2. MetalHouse III Avatar

    I love the detailed designs involved in it,that must of taken ages!!

  3. Nino Avatar
    Nino

    dioporco…..

  4. colter Avatar

    beautiful.

  5. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    Alex Grey is amazing

  6. Meredith Avatar

    Hopefully this person is not allergic to red ink. *smirks*

  7. pete Avatar
    pete

    that is so beautiful

  8. Jumping Joshy Jesus Juice Avatar

    Alex Grey, and the artist who did this tattoo, is amazing!

  9. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    I love this tattoo!
    SOOOO Bright…. beautiful. 🙂

  10. an-ufo Avatar
    an-ufo

    Holy crap.

    That is fabulous. Amazing. Awesome. Beautiful. Really fucking great.

    .. damn, it really is.

  11. MoonChild Avatar
    MoonChild

    oh wow!

  12. CrimsonKiss Avatar
    CrimsonKiss

    That is so beautiful

  13. dangereric Avatar

    love the dmt art

  14. ooElaineoo Avatar

    AMAZING!!!! I love Alex Grey but this is a wonderful twist to it.

  15. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Wow that looks awesome, looks alot like the sort of stuff Tool use on their album covers though. But that’s a plus!

  16. Android Avatar
    Android

    Wow, wow and wow again, love the detail and the colours.

  17. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    The coloring is amazing. Beautiful. Love it.

  18. Cosette Avatar
    Cosette

    I love Alex Grey.. these look incredible

  19. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    Tom, alex grey DID tools cover art!
    I love this tattoo, kudos to the artist for sure!

  20. Vera Avatar
    Vera

    The flames look wrong from a design standpoint.

  21. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    Vera, dont dis PERMANENT pieces of art. its just mean.
    The flames are sweet.

  22. The Doctor Avatar
    The Doctor

    I first discovered Alex Grey after one of my fav bands TOOL used his art,and have
    been a big fan since – very nice.

    Cheers,Doc ; )

  23. selex Avatar

    QUE BUENOS COLORES!!

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