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.

Skulls and Skeletons

By Scott Ellis, Triple Crown Tattoo Parlour, Austin, Texas.

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66 responses to “Skulls and Skeletons”

  1. Lillie Avatar
    Lillie

    Lovely piece of work. I just looked at the artists other work very nice!

  2. Lillie Avatar
    Lillie

    Lovely piece of work. I just looked at the artists other work very nice!

  3. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    The top skull doesn’t look human .. . dragon? Perhaps a chupacabra?

  4. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    The top skull doesn’t look human .. . dragon? Perhaps a chupacabra?

  5. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    LOOOOOOVE IT!
    😀

    made my life – it reminds me of Dia de Los Muertos

  6. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    LOOOOOOVE IT!
    😀

    made my life – it reminds me of Dia de Los Muertos

  7. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    Awesome-ness! I love it:)

  8. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    Awesome-ness! I love it:)

  9. Burcu Avatar

    This is so badass, ahhhh!

  10. Burcu Avatar

    This is so badass, ahhhh!

  11. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Wow, that’s beautiful.

  12. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Wow, that’s beautiful.

  13. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Reminds me of a Dia De Los Muertos sort of style. It’s an amazing tattoo 🙂

  14. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Reminds me of a Dia De Los Muertos sort of style. It’s an amazing tattoo 🙂

  15. serpentsss Avatar

    holy freeking jesus i just fell in love.

    *drool*

    BEAUTIFUL work, and WONDERFUL choice of placement.

  16. serpentsss Avatar

    holy freeking jesus i just fell in love.

    *drool*

    BEAUTIFUL work, and WONDERFUL choice of placement.

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