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.

Where the wild things are..

I’m loving this tattoo of Max and the Great Wave (wikipedia) by Tom Beasely!

Dragon Moon Tattoo, Glen Burnie, MD.

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26 responses to “Where the wild things are..”

  1. Melf Avatar
    Melf

    I like the shape of it. Very nice.

  2. speaker Avatar
    speaker

    haha thats awesome, i wonder if he had that tattoo first and then got the asian theme around it, or if that was planned out frm the beginning.

  3. Oh Marielle Avatar
    Oh Marielle

    Fusion done right.

  4. Toxica Avatar
    Toxica

    Oh god I remember that book! I had it when I was small.
    Gorgeous tattoo. Looks identical to how I remember it.

  5. bena Avatar

    Oh I really love. The book is so great and the tattoo is beautiful 🙂

  6. Evelina Avatar

    And that was me, not bena giving the last comment 🙂

  7. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    I love how its incorporated with the sleeve. Very nicely done.

  8. Matt Avatar

    I’m liking this. I’m working on a design at the minute for a great wave tattoo myself.

  9. Adwoa Avatar

    Love to see Maryland artists representing so lovely!

  10. Gemini Avatar
    Gemini

    Hm, I’m always curious what it’ll look like once the hair has grown back.

    Just seems that Max’ trip at sea might become even more hairy than anticipated. *bada bing* 😛

  11. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    So pretty!
    And reminds me of reading the book as a child and the innocent, simple times back then…
    *sigh*

  12. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    aw i love this. i loved that book. very simple but beautiful 😀 😀

  13. brave men run Avatar
    brave men run

    That’s delightful.

  14. Logan Rah Avatar
    Logan Rah

    Wow. Just wow, that is a really cool tattoo.

  15. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    This has honestly just made my day. Put a big smile on my face, reminds me….where did i put that book… hmmm

  16. VOMIT Avatar

    This tattoo makes me terribly happy

  17. somewhat damaged Avatar
    somewhat damaged

    i absolutely LOVE this!!

  18. lolo_at_heart Avatar
    lolo_at_heart

    I love this!!

  19. Ligo Avatar

    I adore this so much, from the way the colors of the ship stand out against the waves to the way it blends in with the older piece.

  20. Amanda Avatar

    Wild thang, You make my heart sing!<3333

  21. kier Avatar

    oh my gosh! my favorite children’s book.
    this is wonderful. :)!

  22. bucket of bunnies Avatar
    bucket of bunnies

    I also love this.

  23. Tweak Avatar
    Tweak

    Better up the chest shaving from now on, man…

  24. babyaudette Avatar
    babyaudette

    I like this because when I was little, I got to play Max in my 1st grade play. brings back memories

  25. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    thats is so, SO cute!!!

  26. PoodleKicker Avatar
    PoodleKicker

    ‘Bout freaking time. Cool tat.

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