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.

It’s my life. Don’t you understand? IT’S MY LIFE!

Call me media-deprived (I’ve been called worse) but I can’t place any of the faces in This wonderful and full Shawshank Redemption backpiece is on Brother Teddy and by Joe King Tattoos..

What, you don’t like portrait tattoos? What is your malfunction, you fat barrel of monkey spunk?

See more in Portrait Tattoos (Tattoos)

Comments

64 responses to “It’s my life. Don’t you understand? IT’S MY LIFE!”

  1. bold Avatar

    WOO, Shawshank! 🙂

  2. bold Avatar

    WOO, Shawshank! 🙂

  3. bold Avatar

    WOO, Shawshank! 🙂

  4. bold Avatar

    WOO, Shawshank! 🙂

  5. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    Wow! I’m amazed by the quallity. Looks just like a photograph! Not something I would like for my own back, but perfectly done.

  6. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    Wow! I’m amazed by the quallity. Looks just like a photograph! Not something I would like for my own back, but perfectly done.

  7. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    Wow! I’m amazed by the quallity. Looks just like a photograph! Not something I would like for my own back, but perfectly done.

  8. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    Wow! I’m amazed by the quallity. Looks just like a photograph! Not something I would like for my own back, but perfectly done.

  9. Roma Avatar
    Roma

    Wow…I had no idea that Redd Foxx and Michael Keaton were in that movie.

  10. Roma Avatar
    Roma

    Wow…I had no idea that Redd Foxx and Michael Keaton were in that movie.

  11. Roma Avatar
    Roma

    Wow…I had no idea that Redd Foxx and Michael Keaton were in that movie.

  12. Roma Avatar
    Roma

    Wow…I had no idea that Redd Foxx and Michael Keaton were in that movie.

  13. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Amazing movie, amazing tattoo.

  14. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Amazing movie, amazing tattoo.

  15. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Amazing movie, amazing tattoo.

  16. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Amazing movie, amazing tattoo.

  17. Phro Avatar

    I’m not a fat barrel of monkey spunk, YOU’RE A FAT BARREL OF MONKEY SPUNK!!!

    (The tattoo is tattoo-y.)

  18. Phro Avatar

    I’m not a fat barrel of monkey spunk, YOU’RE A FAT BARREL OF MONKEY SPUNK!!!

    (The tattoo is tattoo-y.)

  19. Phro Avatar

    I’m not a fat barrel of monkey spunk, YOU’RE A FAT BARREL OF MONKEY SPUNK!!!

    (The tattoo is tattoo-y.)

  20. Phro Avatar

    I’m not a fat barrel of monkey spunk, YOU’RE A FAT BARREL OF MONKEY SPUNK!!!

    (The tattoo is tattoo-y.)

  21. Mariah Redmond Avatar
    Mariah Redmond

    In your FACE, whoever left that comment a few posts back about how the portraits on ModBlog always suck. In your face.

  22. Mariah Redmond Avatar
    Mariah Redmond

    In your FACE, whoever left that comment a few posts back about how the portraits on ModBlog always suck. In your face.

  23. Mariah Redmond Avatar
    Mariah Redmond

    In your FACE, whoever left that comment a few posts back about how the portraits on ModBlog always suck. In your face.

  24. Mariah Redmond Avatar
    Mariah Redmond

    In your FACE, whoever left that comment a few posts back about how the portraits on ModBlog always suck. In your face.

  25. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This tattoo is amazing, but keep in mind the face on the left is supposed to be Morgan Freeman and it looks nothing like him. The Tim Robbins is a little dicey too.

  26. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This tattoo is amazing, but keep in mind the face on the left is supposed to be Morgan Freeman and it looks nothing like him. The Tim Robbins is a little dicey too.

  27. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This tattoo is amazing, but keep in mind the face on the left is supposed to be Morgan Freeman and it looks nothing like him. The Tim Robbins is a little dicey too.

  28. Brian Avatar
    Brian

    This tattoo is amazing, but keep in mind the face on the left is supposed to be Morgan Freeman and it looks nothing like him. The Tim Robbins is a little dicey too.

  29. nature223 Avatar

    great movie…but putting a full back ink to it???….nah

  30. nature223 Avatar

    great movie…but putting a full back ink to it???….nah

  31. nature223 Avatar

    great movie…but putting a full back ink to it???….nah

  32. nature223 Avatar

    great movie…but putting a full back ink to it???….nah

  33. Katie Avatar

    Awesome work.

  34. Katie Avatar

    Awesome work.

  35. Katie Avatar

    Awesome work.

  36. Katie Avatar

    Awesome work.

  37. Logan Rah Avatar
    Logan Rah

    Does anyone else think the guy on the right looks a bit like an elf/vulcan? It’s nicely done either way.

  38. Logan Rah Avatar
    Logan Rah

    Does anyone else think the guy on the right looks a bit like an elf/vulcan? It’s nicely done either way.

  39. Logan Rah Avatar
    Logan Rah

    Does anyone else think the guy on the right looks a bit like an elf/vulcan? It’s nicely done either way.

  40. Logan Rah Avatar
    Logan Rah

    Does anyone else think the guy on the right looks a bit like an elf/vulcan? It’s nicely done either way.

  41. hullwork Avatar
    hullwork

    tim robbins looks a bit like gary sinise… but im sure its just the angle/curvature of his back. great work

  42. hullwork Avatar
    hullwork

    tim robbins looks a bit like gary sinise… but im sure its just the angle/curvature of his back. great work

  43. hullwork Avatar
    hullwork

    tim robbins looks a bit like gary sinise… but im sure its just the angle/curvature of his back. great work

  44. hullwork Avatar
    hullwork

    tim robbins looks a bit like gary sinise… but im sure its just the angle/curvature of his back. great work

  45. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Never seen the movie, but amazing portraiture.

  46. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Never seen the movie, but amazing portraiture.

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
    One of the most powerful things about being at a convention like OSC is the sheer concentration of experience, creativity, and capability in one place. When you’re surrounded by people who not only understand the technical complexities of suspension but are excited by the challenge… Read more: Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop