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.

In A Nutshell

Clickthrough for a finished shot of this fresh out of a nut fetus tattoo on Ryan.

By Heather McLean Strange World Tattoo in Calgary, Alberta.

Comments

78 responses to “In A Nutshell”

  1. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Man, that’s an AWESOME chest piece. I’m jealous lol

  2. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Man, that’s an AWESOME chest piece. I’m jealous lol

  3. B Avatar
    B

    how ridiculously original. i love it.

  4. B Avatar
    B

    how ridiculously original. i love it.

  5. cerealkiller Avatar
    cerealkiller

    Heather McLean is the bombshizzy.

  6. cerealkiller Avatar
    cerealkiller

    Heather McLean is the bombshizzy.

  7. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    saw this piece awhile ago unfinished, loved it then too. brilliant.

  8. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    saw this piece awhile ago unfinished, loved it then too. brilliant.

  9. Emaline Avatar

    I love this picture because they both look so calm and peaceful

  10. Emaline Avatar

    I love this picture because they both look so calm and peaceful

  11. Undersea-sun Avatar
    Undersea-sun

    Im glad I got to see the finished piece.
    I never thought I would find it. 🙂

    Fucking amazing!!!

    Kat… The first time it was posted, it wasn’t finished.. So why wouldn’t it get posted again!?

  12. Undersea-sun Avatar
    Undersea-sun

    Im glad I got to see the finished piece.
    I never thought I would find it. 🙂

    Fucking amazing!!!

    Kat… The first time it was posted, it wasn’t finished.. So why wouldn’t it get posted again!?

  13. Slovan Avatar
    Slovan

    Gorgeous tattoo and very beautiful woman!
    I’m in love…

  14. Slovan Avatar
    Slovan

    Gorgeous tattoo and very beautiful woman!
    I’m in love…

  15. Jonnyp Avatar
    Jonnyp

    I have to agree. one of canada’s best artists

  16. Jonnyp Avatar
    Jonnyp

    I have to agree. one of canada’s best artists

  17. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    how weird is it to go on modblog and see someone you know? super weird.

    but awesome 😀

  18. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    how weird is it to go on modblog and see someone you know? super weird.

    but awesome 😀

  19. Max Brand Avatar

    she’s rockin the Sean Herman shirt from when he was at All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta, Ga.

  20. Max Brand Avatar

    she’s rockin the Sean Herman shirt from when he was at All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta, Ga.

  21. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Heck yes she is! He’s actually stopping by strange world really soon and I’m getting some ink from him. Heather is super jealous because she can’t get tattooed by him what with being all preggerz and jazz haha.

  22. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Heck yes she is! He’s actually stopping by strange world really soon and I’m getting some ink from him. Heather is super jealous because she can’t get tattooed by him what with being all preggerz and jazz haha.

  23. lalala Avatar
    lalala

    …still looks like the baby is farting to me,but otherwise, beautiful!
    Maybe it needs flower petals at the top too? Just my opinion,like.

  24. lalala Avatar
    lalala

    …still looks like the baby is farting to me,but otherwise, beautiful!
    Maybe it needs flower petals at the top too? Just my opinion,like.

  25. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    Yeah, I was going to comment on the “blue angel” fart blasting from the fetus’ butt.

  26. Roscoe at Johnson Tattoo Avatar

    Yeah, I was going to comment on the “blue angel” fart blasting from the fetus’ butt.

  27. ben Avatar

    This is my favourite tattoo

  28. ben Avatar

    This is my favourite tattoo

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