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.

I’m not a monster. I’m just ahead of the curve.

CraigSomeone had this awesome piece done by Denis Prevost (Live Once Tattoo) at the recent Calgary Tattoo Convention..

Click through for a closer view.

I’m sure I don’t need to explain who it is, but just in case it’s the late Heath Ledger as The Joker.

Comments

67 responses to “I’m not a monster. I’m just ahead of the curve.”

  1. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    Awesome! Love it! It does cut off rather fast though.
    Other than that, beautiful!

  2. marshmallowmayhem Avatar
    marshmallowmayhem

    Well done! I love the colors and the expression on the joker’s face.

  3. Henry Avatar
    Henry

    The tat is just amazing, and the colours are impressive… but that joker was just a pathetic joke.

  4. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    I can’t imagine wanting that on my body for the rest of my life, no offence to the person who has it.

    It is wonderfully done though.

  5. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Apparently this isn’t Craig, oops!

  6. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I just saw that movie again last night. So good…

  7. j Avatar
    j

    what’s up with all these Joker tattoos lately.. it’s like a new craze! and they’re all from the same scene..

    not that i disapprove, I like the movie a lot.

  8. DeadlyPoison Avatar

    thats amazing! very very cool!

    @ J: maybe its because it was hath ledgers final and possibly best performance?

  9. 5 Avatar
    5

    his performance (Ledger) made it look like he broke himself on the inside, on purpose, just to get it right. and get it right he did. not sure if #3′s lack of respect or taste is more disappointing

    and the tattoo is gorgeous, great artistry, lovely coloring

  10. DeadlyPoison Avatar

    i meant that as heath not hath!

  11. Briggitte Avatar

    I didnt really like the movie. I like the old cheesy ones sooo much more but the tattoo is gorgeous. I love all the bright colors.

  12. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    Is it just me or does his lips look really weird? It’s bothering me alot. I would’ve loved this tattoo otherwise, but them lips are killing it for me.

  13. j Avatar
    j

    the lips ARE like that. in the movie.

  14. marc Avatar

    truely insane, love it!

  15. Stefunee Avatar

    I agree with Patrick. I like the tattoo, great colors, great movie. But, personally… Not something I would want on me for the rest of my life.

  16. Melf Avatar
    Melf

    That’s fucking awesome.

  17. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Awesome tattoo- I knew it’d just be a matter of time before the Joker tatts started appearing on modblog.
    The one thing I’m not into, like Joanna, is the fact that it cuts off pretty abruptly- I usually prefer when something like that fades out with shading.

  18. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    i like tattoos that are “boxed,” especially on a panel. Extremely well done tattoo, those colors are ridiculous.

  19. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    His lips dont look like theyre being pulled in the movie. I dont know the right choice of words to explain it but they look like someone is pulling them forward or he’s pouting…idk

  20. Big Joe Avatar

    Wow….I would love a peice like that !
    Such a trib. to the late H. L.

    I like Jack N. version of the Joker too but I dare I say H.L. version was just a bit….cooler, sexyer, creepyer. Just WoW nice tatt.

  21. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    I’d say it’s pretty accurate. His lips are more… smooth then in the movie, but the tattoo is also not a true to life representation.

    I think that guy lives in the same building as me. It looks exactly (and thats not even an exaggeration) the same as my room. We live in the same city so it’s even a possibility… weird.

    Anyway, beautiful work.

  22. Aiwass Avatar
    Aiwass

    woooooooo go denis!

  23. Menasor Avatar
    Menasor

    actually it wasnt his last performance. common misconception.

    when he died he had just finished filming all the set work of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. only having the green screen work left to do, he passed away.

    considering the story of the film, director Terry Gilliam recast the green screen work to 3 other actors (you’ll understand when you see it) namely Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell. tis out next year.

  24. Menasor Avatar
    Menasor

    oh and yeah, i likes it. not a hooge amount, but i likes it

  25. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWWWWW!!
    “whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you…. stranger”

  26. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    AND THANK YOU MENASOR FOR SAYING THAT!
    SOOOOO many people talk about how he died filming etc, that I’ve just given up.

    I can’t wait to see that movie.

  27. Goldust Avatar

    Wow! Looks very nice!

  28. Darah Avatar

    Instead of getting political about the deeper issues surrounding this piece, I’ll just comment on the obviously impressive everything else.

  29. Warborn Avatar
    Warborn

    Briggitte
    j

    both you people suck

  30. ashley Avatar
    ashley

    like really…..?

    Well….at least it’s pretty.
    To each his own i guess.

  31. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    this is absolutely amazing a real tribute to piece of history

  32. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Beautifully done, the quality is simply amazing.

  33. carlovely Avatar

    i met dennis last night at the montreal art tattoo convention, awesome dude, can’t wait to head up to north bay to get some work done by him!

  34. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    that’s impressive, one of the better portrait tattoos i’ve seen.
    he could also expand on piece in a neat way — a comic panel-type thing maybe.

    btw, you can’t compare Jack Nicholson’s joker to Heath Ledger’s joker, they were completely different takes of the same character. Nolan’s doing a pretty good job in my opinion, but Batman (1989) is still my favourite Batman movie… minus the Prince Soundtrack, haha.

  35. kyl Avatar
    kyl

    also…
    oh jesus.
    shoestring belt?

  36. Jessica Avatar

    That is just amazing! I really like it.

  37. Desiree Avatar

    Adore it. Beautiful coloring, great portrait. Not to mention the character/acting itself!

  38. VOMIT Avatar

    I don’t like portrait tattoos, but this one is INCREDIBLY well done, wow.

  39. tom Avatar
    tom

    Fantastic portrait, only different thing I would choose is the placement — I personally think the side of the chest for such a ‘square’ portrait comes of looking a bit odd. Perhaps shoulder might of pulled it of better.

  40. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    A fitting tribute.

  41. james_in_dc Avatar
    james_in_dc

    Ok, in terms of technical quality that’s awesome. But it looks like those hideous airbrushed t-shirts one finds in amusement parks. I keep expecting to see a tattoo on the guy’s other side in some hideous pink script that says “Heath 4EVA!” This is one tattoo that will becom the object of endless ridicule in a few years.

  42. scenester gates Avatar

    I like the execution.
    I’m pretty sure that not all of us will like/appreciate the same things/people/whatever. But can’t we at least appreciate technique and style?

  43. Bot Avatar

    I think it’s really unfair to refere to it as hideous! …. know your place people!

    it’s a great piece of ink which both artist and owner should be proud of.

  44. Willow Avatar
    Willow

    Wow, that is so well done! I thought Heath Ledger was really, really good as the Joker! I love this piece but not on my body…

  45. skye Avatar
    skye

    Masterpiece.

  46. Sean Dornan Avatar
    Sean Dornan

    this is beautiful! the linework, colours, just amazing work!
    but yeah the picture itself… “nobody will ever give me a bad review because I’m dead!” I bet that’s what the late heath ledger is saying right now.
    I saw the movie, and his acting was great but I don’t think it was as EPIC AND FUCKING AMAZING as everyone is saying it to be, I think they are just saying that, ’cause he’s dead and whatnot.
    why not get a christian bale/batman tattoo? OH WAIT because that was the worst piece of acting I have ever seen in my life and ruined the whole movie? yeah.
    personally, not a movie I want a tribute to for the rest of my life, not even that great. but whatever floats your boat!
    🙂

  47. DistortedSmiles Avatar

    Who would get this tattooed on them?..

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