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.

Bark + Bite = Worse?

IAM: greetthemachine and his barking spider tattoo.

Spun by Rosebudd, Gold Coast Tattoo, Monterey, CA.

Comments

13 responses to “Bark + Bite = Worse?”

  1. MetalHouse III Avatar

    that looks awsome, very reconisent of the 80s style of artwork, but i ponder to ask the question:”Is that spider/eye farting?…sorry for speaking in such a way but i just wrote my 4 hour art paper…please forgive me

  2. an-ufo Avatar
    an-ufo

    I’m strangely in love with this piece :/

  3. WastedAngel Avatar

    MetalHouseIII: yes it’s farting… that’s the whole point of a “barking spider”…

  4. Pedro Avatar

    LOL farting spider/crab/eyeball

  5. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Hahah I love the little fart!

  6. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar
    Viking’s Valkyrie

    I just don’t know what to say about that! It has wee little butt cheeks and all!

  7. Monkey King Avatar
    Monkey King

    I used to draw creatures like this when I was a kid. I like it, especially the shadow. Nice touch.

  8. ♪∑RIC Avatar

    haha that’s sick
    I fucking love it! ! !

  9. eric Avatar

    This is friggin great.
    I’m getting a whole set of random creatures like this. Can’t wait.
    Love the addition of the eyeball and fart!
    I have a 8 eyed teal deericorn with crab pincers and wings, ha.
    Next is the pink bunny-octipus with fangs?

  10. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Creepy, but I like it. I could do without the fart-poof, though!

  11. Melf Avatar
    Melf

    I really like this style. Reminds me of the covers to teenage books in the late 80s/early 90s.

  12. resonanteye Avatar

    Now THAT’S more like it! Freakin awesome, totally radical.

  13. Joe Buckler Avatar

    hey thats me lol!!! f’ing rad

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