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.

Give the girl a boost!

iam:mcshady.

By Mike Sikes, EYESPEAK, Fairfax, VA.

Comments

15 responses to “Give the girl a boost!”

  1. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    This is beautiful! It makes me happy that my rocketship is finished and healing.

  2. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    I really love seeing these almost random tats, especially one done as well as this is. But what always intrigues me most is the reasoning behind getting the image.. help me out here? why the rocket ship and the like?

  3. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Absolutely love it, but then again I’m an astronomy geek.

  4. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    i like the bombs on the backs of the legs. it all looks really well done though.

  5. Scott Avatar
    Scott

    that’s a bow, not a bomb Jake.

    and beautiful color on the piece

  6. Anthony Black Avatar

    i really dig it!

    a bit daft punkesque?

  7. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    Love the style it’s done in.

  8. Vern Avatar

    I love when girls wear boxer briefs. So cute.

  9. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    I love leg tattoos on girls. Very very sexy!

  10. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    i really want a rocket tattoo, but i’m always afraid of it looking lame.

    i like this one 🙂

  11. mcshady Avatar

    Hey that’s me! 😀 thanks rooooo!

  12. J Avatar
    J

    Is she wearing boxer briefs?

  13. maxine Avatar

    and she’s so dreamy <3

  14. Mulch Avatar

    I have a sleeve in progress from Mike. Amazing work and a fantastic guy. I just need to fly out east to get it finished sometime soon.

  15. Sloppy2nds Avatar

    nice ass.. I mean nice ass tattoo. My bad Katie.

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