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 a Doggone Portrait.

This memorial (I’m assuming) portrait cutting is by Brian..

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Comments

39 responses to “It’s a Doggone Portrait.”

  1. Sugarbelle Avatar
    Sugarbelle

    It looks awesome! I hope it heals well for you. Is that dog a Tosa Inu?

  2. Sugarbelle Avatar
    Sugarbelle

    It looks awesome! I hope it heals well for you. Is that dog a Tosa Inu?

  3. Sugarbelle Avatar
    Sugarbelle

    It looks awesome! I hope it heals well for you. Is that dog a Tosa Inu?

  4. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    very cool. but what the hell is the original medium? it looks like one of those wall hangings or something

  5. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    very cool. but what the hell is the original medium? it looks like one of those wall hangings or something

  6. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    very cool. but what the hell is the original medium? it looks like one of those wall hangings or something

  7. bradly Avatar
    bradly

    brian is coolio

  8. bradly Avatar
    bradly

    brian is coolio

  9. bradly Avatar
    bradly

    brian is coolio

  10. britteny Avatar
    britteny

    wow this looks awesome and just makes me want to get some work done that much more!

  11. britteny Avatar
    britteny

    wow this looks awesome and just makes me want to get some work done that much more!

  12. britteny Avatar
    britteny

    wow this looks awesome and just makes me want to get some work done that much more!

  13. Bonnie Avatar

    awesome! my twin sister has a gorgeous rottweiler head on the small of her back in memory of our first Rottie, Maxwell…. I miss him…i enjoy seeing stuff of peoples beloved animals; really shows how deep the realtionship was/is.

  14. Bonnie Avatar

    awesome! my twin sister has a gorgeous rottweiler head on the small of her back in memory of our first Rottie, Maxwell…. I miss him…i enjoy seeing stuff of peoples beloved animals; really shows how deep the realtionship was/is.

  15. Bonnie Avatar

    awesome! my twin sister has a gorgeous rottweiler head on the small of her back in memory of our first Rottie, Maxwell…. I miss him…i enjoy seeing stuff of peoples beloved animals; really shows how deep the realtionship was/is.

  16. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha aww is he drooling?!

  17. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha aww is he drooling?!

  18. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    haha aww is he drooling?!

  19. Sarah Avatar

    I’ve yet to see a piece Brian’s done that I haven’t liked.

  20. Sarah Avatar

    I’ve yet to see a piece Brian’s done that I haven’t liked.

  21. Sarah Avatar

    I’ve yet to see a piece Brian’s done that I haven’t liked.

  22. She Dreams of Ink Avatar
    She Dreams of Ink

    To #2…I think you’re right. It’s one of those wall hangings or blankets you can get made at portrait studios!
    I love the scarification…it gave me the chills (in a good way though!). Very touching. I hope it heals well!!!!!

  23. She Dreams of Ink Avatar
    She Dreams of Ink

    To #2…I think you’re right. It’s one of those wall hangings or blankets you can get made at portrait studios!
    I love the scarification…it gave me the chills (in a good way though!). Very touching. I hope it heals well!!!!!

  24. She Dreams of Ink Avatar
    She Dreams of Ink

    To #2…I think you’re right. It’s one of those wall hangings or blankets you can get made at portrait studios!
    I love the scarification…it gave me the chills (in a good way though!). Very touching. I hope it heals well!!!!!

  25. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    just look at the dogggg… ahhhh! ^_^
    want one.

  26. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    just look at the dogggg… ahhhh! ^_^
    want one.

  27. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    just look at the dogggg… ahhhh! ^_^
    want one.

  28. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    How sweet…

  29. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    How sweet…

  30. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    How sweet…

  31. Zach XVX Avatar

    oh wow, this is awesome. normally Im not a fan of scarification but I really enjoy this piece.

  32. Zach XVX Avatar

    oh wow, this is awesome. normally Im not a fan of scarification but I really enjoy this piece.

  33. Zach XVX Avatar

    oh wow, this is awesome. normally Im not a fan of scarification but I really enjoy this piece.

  34. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    It just amazes me what they can do with scarification. I love this piece.

  35. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    It just amazes me what they can do with scarification. I love this piece.

  36. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    It just amazes me what they can do with scarification. I love this piece.

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