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.

John Joyce, Philadelphia and You


You begged. You pleaded. You weren’t satisfied with a line-up of scarification artists at the upcoming Philadelphia Tattoo Arts convention that featured only John Durante, Brian Decker and Ryan Ouellette. Well, Syracuse heartthrob John Joyce will also be in attendance and is looking to fill up his Friday. How can you resist? You can’t. And not only that, but he’ll be bringing the very talented (and open for appointments) Rick Lohm with him, as well.

Healed shot of the above scarification, after the jump.

Comments

114 responses to “John Joyce, Philadelphia and You”

  1. arthurgordonpym Avatar
    arthurgordonpym

    awesomeness
    i desperately need some…

  2. John Joyce Avatar

    Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Right now Friday is the only day I have openings, so let me know if you want work done.

    Rick will be with me doing tattoos, and he has a few slots left throughout the weekend. He’ll totally hook you up with a great deal if you want something cool!

    contact me through here or email either one of us at [email protected].
    or call the studio, 315-473-9383

  3. John Joyce Avatar

    Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Right now Friday is the only day I have openings, so let me know if you want work done.

    Rick will be with me doing tattoos, and he has a few slots left throughout the weekend. He’ll totally hook you up with a great deal if you want something cool!

    contact me through here or email either one of us at [email protected].
    or call the studio, 315-473-9383

  4. John Joyce Avatar

    Thanks for all the kind words everyone. Right now Friday is the only day I have openings, so let me know if you want work done.

    Rick will be with me doing tattoos, and he has a few slots left throughout the weekend. He’ll totally hook you up with a great deal if you want something cool!

    contact me through here or email either one of us at [email protected].
    or call the studio, 315-473-9383

  5. xomateo Avatar
    xomateo

    thats my baby!!! =]

    im certain everyone will be even more jealous to see the other rib piece mr. joyce is doing on her in philly!!!

  6. xomateo Avatar
    xomateo

    thats my baby!!! =]

    im certain everyone will be even more jealous to see the other rib piece mr. joyce is doing on her in philly!!!

  7. xomateo Avatar
    xomateo

    thats my baby!!! =]

    im certain everyone will be even more jealous to see the other rib piece mr. joyce is doing on her in philly!!!

  8. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    wow, I love it when we get a healed shot as well. It has kept the detail really well. I love it. I want to know what the texture is like to feel…

  9. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    wow, I love it when we get a healed shot as well. It has kept the detail really well. I love it. I want to know what the texture is like to feel…

  10. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    wow, I love it when we get a healed shot as well. It has kept the detail really well. I love it. I want to know what the texture is like to feel…

  11. Aimee Avatar
    Aimee

    Goodness me…that’s stunning.If I were her,I’d probably spend a great deal of my time stroking it :p.

  12. Aimee Avatar
    Aimee

    Goodness me…that’s stunning.If I were her,I’d probably spend a great deal of my time stroking it :p.

  13. Aimee Avatar
    Aimee

    Goodness me…that’s stunning.If I were her,I’d probably spend a great deal of my time stroking it :p.

  14. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    Very nicely done indeed!

  15. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    Very nicely done indeed!

  16. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    Very nicely done indeed!

  17. gogo_savvy Avatar

    I’m always so happy with the number of positive comments I get on my scars.

    John does such a good job. I certainly don’t think I’ll be finished with his handiwork anytime soon!

    I will be at the Philly Con getting the other side of my ribs cut up with a similar design by John, and I can’t wait. If y’all are nice, and you happen to be at the convention, you can take turns rubbing/touching/poking it. Hahahaha, it feels too good for me to refuse…

  18. gogo_savvy Avatar

    I’m always so happy with the number of positive comments I get on my scars.

    John does such a good job. I certainly don’t think I’ll be finished with his handiwork anytime soon!

    I will be at the Philly Con getting the other side of my ribs cut up with a similar design by John, and I can’t wait. If y’all are nice, and you happen to be at the convention, you can take turns rubbing/touching/poking it. Hahahaha, it feels too good for me to refuse…

  19. gogo_savvy Avatar

    I’m always so happy with the number of positive comments I get on my scars.

    John does such a good job. I certainly don’t think I’ll be finished with his handiwork anytime soon!

    I will be at the Philly Con getting the other side of my ribs cut up with a similar design by John, and I can’t wait. If y’all are nice, and you happen to be at the convention, you can take turns rubbing/touching/poking it. Hahahaha, it feels too good for me to refuse…

  20. gogo_savvy Avatar

    PS – #2. That’s right, Jordan…I’m counting now.

  21. gogo_savvy Avatar

    PS – #2. That’s right, Jordan…I’m counting now.

  22. gogo_savvy Avatar

    PS – #2. That’s right, Jordan…I’m counting now.

  23. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    Beautiful. And like other people, I’d really like to touch/rub it. wow :).

  24. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    Beautiful. And like other people, I’d really like to touch/rub it. wow :).

  25. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    Beautiful. And like other people, I’d really like to touch/rub it. wow :).

  26. iris Avatar
    iris

    that is just stunning!

  27. iris Avatar
    iris

    that is just stunning!

  28. iris Avatar
    iris

    that is just stunning!

  29. Bastian Calaca Avatar

    Woooooooooow heal so f#ckin cool! amazing work!

  30. Bastian Calaca Avatar

    Woooooooooow heal so f#ckin cool! amazing work!

  31. Bastian Calaca Avatar

    Woooooooooow heal so f#ckin cool! amazing work!

  32. snakebite Avatar

    when i saw the first pic i was thinking that was too detailed..
    then i saw the second pic. its amazingly perfect!

  33. snakebite Avatar

    when i saw the first pic i was thinking that was too detailed..
    then i saw the second pic. its amazingly perfect!

  34. snakebite Avatar

    when i saw the first pic i was thinking that was too detailed..
    then i saw the second pic. its amazingly perfect!

  35. Adwoa Avatar

    That’s SUPERB!!

  36. Adwoa Avatar

    That’s SUPERB!!

  37. Adwoa Avatar

    That’s SUPERB!!

  38. Livia Avatar

    Wow! That’s the best cutting I think I’ve ever seen!!

  39. Livia Avatar

    Wow! That’s the best cutting I think I’ve ever seen!!

  40. Livia Avatar

    Wow! That’s the best cutting I think I’ve ever seen!!

  41. fnkymnky Avatar

    Oh wow, BEAUTIFUL healing!

  42. fnkymnky Avatar

    Oh wow, BEAUTIFUL healing!

  43. fnkymnky Avatar

    Oh wow, BEAUTIFUL healing!

  44. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    oh dear! i am in love!

  45. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    oh dear! i am in love!

  46. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    oh dear! i am in love!

  47. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    O_O
    I can’t believe such a perfect healing
    Beautiful piece

  48. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    O_O
    I can’t believe such a perfect healing
    Beautiful piece

  49. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    O_O
    I can’t believe such a perfect healing
    Beautiful piece

  50. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    That is BEAUTIFUL. Seriously, the nicest scarification I’ve ever seen.
    /totally jealous

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