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. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Heather McLean is one of Canada’s best Tattoo Artists along with Steve Moore.

  2. Lane Jensen Avatar

    Heather McLean is one of Canada’s best Tattoo Artists along with Steve Moore.

  3. Bec Avatar
    Bec

    aha he looks in pain

  4. Bec Avatar
    Bec

    aha he looks in pain

  5. Jordan Avatar
    Jordan

    That is one of the coolest tattoos I’ve ever seen.

  6. Jordan Avatar
    Jordan

    That is one of the coolest tattoos I’ve ever seen.

  7. bold Avatar

    She’s cute, he’s cute, the chestpiece is gorgeous.

  8. bold Avatar

    She’s cute, he’s cute, the chestpiece is gorgeous.

  9. kat Avatar
    kat

    We’ve already seen this. I’m more and more disappointed every time I check this site. I suppose I should stop.

  10. kat Avatar
    kat

    We’ve already seen this. I’m more and more disappointed every time I check this site. I suppose I should stop.

  11. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    lol if i hadnt seen the title i would be thinking ‘this is his brain child?’ but that’s no brain. ohhh no sir.

  12. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    lol if i hadnt seen the title i would be thinking ‘this is his brain child?’ but that’s no brain. ohhh no sir.

  13. anne Avatar
    anne

    oh I adore it, have seen it before though.

  14. anne Avatar
    anne

    oh I adore it, have seen it before though.

  15. & Avatar
    &

    I absolutely adore this tattoo. I was just reading about the coco de mer which is a type of palm in the Seychelles. It has a myth surrounding it that woman was born from the coco de mer seeds since the seeds very closely resemble a woman’s hips, butt, and mons pubis. I can’t help but wonder if he knows of that myth or if the tattoo is based off of a myth that I don’t know. As a ethnobotany nerd, I totally adore this tattoo.

  16. & Avatar
    &

    I absolutely adore this tattoo. I was just reading about the coco de mer which is a type of palm in the Seychelles. It has a myth surrounding it that woman was born from the coco de mer seeds since the seeds very closely resemble a woman’s hips, butt, and mons pubis. I can’t help but wonder if he knows of that myth or if the tattoo is based off of a myth that I don’t know. As a ethnobotany nerd, I totally adore this tattoo.

  17. Will Avatar
    Will

    Beautiful, really beautiful.

  18. Will Avatar
    Will

    Beautiful, really beautiful.

  19. Lady Luck Avatar

    this is probably one of my favourite tattoos that i’ve seen on modblog ! 🙂

  20. Lady Luck Avatar

    this is probably one of my favourite tattoos that i’ve seen on modblog ! 🙂

  21. Ligo Avatar

    Oh my god that’s beautiful.

  22. Ligo Avatar

    Oh my god that’s beautiful.

  23. Amy Avatar

    Lovin’ the Da Vinci reference, very nice.

  24. Amy Avatar

    Lovin’ the Da Vinci reference, very nice.

  25. London Avatar
    London

    i love this everytime i see it.

  26. London Avatar
    London

    i love this everytime i see it.

  27. gillian Avatar

    god he’s cute. i’m in love.

  28. gillian Avatar

    god he’s cute. i’m in love.

  29. Treehopr Avatar
    Treehopr

    Beautiful tattoo. I said the same thing the first time it was posted on Modblog.

  30. Treehopr Avatar
    Treehopr

    Beautiful tattoo. I said the same thing the first time it was posted on Modblog.

  31. sickzombiegirl Avatar
    sickzombiegirl

    This is an interesting tattoo and am glad that it was put up on this site…. the first time. There are many users on this site, and i think you can find someone else to highlight besides going through a popular circle. Im not upset i would just like to see some more different people, and more interviews!

  32. sickzombiegirl Avatar
    sickzombiegirl

    This is an interesting tattoo and am glad that it was put up on this site…. the first time. There are many users on this site, and i think you can find someone else to highlight besides going through a popular circle. Im not upset i would just like to see some more different people, and more interviews!

  33. Random. Avatar

    Kat, how can you ever get sick of looking at that masterpiece.
    This is one of my favorite tattoos I’ve ever seen.

  34. Random. Avatar

    Kat, how can you ever get sick of looking at that masterpiece.
    This is one of my favorite tattoos I’ve ever seen.

  35. Jellyfish Avatar
    Jellyfish

    This is such a beautiful amazing piece. I really love it. Even if I’ve seen it before. And he is a cutie.

  36. Jellyfish Avatar
    Jellyfish

    This is such a beautiful amazing piece. I really love it. Even if I’ve seen it before. And he is a cutie.

  37. nyne Avatar

    For all you people who hate redundancy you sure are posting ironically.

    In other, unrelated news.. I am so jealous. I want a tattoo from this lady soooo badly!

  38. nyne Avatar

    For all you people who hate redundancy you sure are posting ironically.

    In other, unrelated news.. I am so jealous. I want a tattoo from this lady soooo badly!

  39. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    That’s breathtaking.

  40. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    That’s breathtaking.

  41. LillyTree Avatar
    LillyTree

    Beautiful.

  42. LillyTree Avatar
    LillyTree

    Beautiful.

  43. Louie Avatar

    By far one of my FAVORITE tattoos featured on Modblog.

    Stunning.

  44. Louie Avatar

    By far one of my FAVORITE tattoos featured on Modblog.

    Stunning.

  45. DeadlyPoison Avatar

    beauttful chest piece

  46. DeadlyPoison Avatar

    beauttful chest piece

  47. Zara Avatar

    Hey, I kinda know this kid!
    The tattoo is looking AMAZING

  48. Zara Avatar

    Hey, I kinda know this kid!
    The tattoo is looking AMAZING

  49. RachelM Avatar

    Yay for ESBM kiddies getting modblogged!!!
    I don’t remember if I’ve seen this in colour yet, but I want to get tattooed by Heather McLean so bad! Sigh

  50. RachelM Avatar

    Yay for ESBM kiddies getting modblogged!!!
    I don’t remember if I’ve seen this in colour yet, but I want to get tattooed by Heather McLean so bad! Sigh

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