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.

The Wild Rumpus


On the bright side, I’m thrilled that an artist as talented as Jesse Smith of Ghostprint Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, took the time to send in photos of some of his excellent tattoos. On the downside, though, I am mildly concerned by the fact that he’s figured out a way to scour my subconscious and turn my fever dreams into realities. Nonetheless.

Comments

276 responses to “The Wild Rumpus”

  1. zoe.xo Avatar
    zoe.xo

    I love this! The colours are so bold and pretty 🙂

  2. zoe.xo Avatar
    zoe.xo

    I love this! The colours are so bold and pretty 🙂

  3. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    “My buddy Matt was concerned about getting a chest piece that went over his riblet (it’s a deformity that he was born with where hsi ribcage sticks out a bit on one side) so we built a composition to avoid having to do so. This is what we came up with.”

    http://www.jessesmithtattoos.com/tattoos/new_tattoos/tattoos_31458.html

  4. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    “My buddy Matt was concerned about getting a chest piece that went over his riblet (it’s a deformity that he was born with where hsi ribcage sticks out a bit on one side) so we built a composition to avoid having to do so. This is what we came up with.”

    http://www.jessesmithtattoos.com/tattoos/new_tattoos/tattoos_31458.html

  5. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    “My buddy Matt was concerned about getting a chest piece that went over his riblet (it’s a deformity that he was born with where hsi ribcage sticks out a bit on one side) so we built a composition to avoid having to do so. This is what we came up with.”

    http://www.jessesmithtattoos.com/tattoos/new_tattoos/tattoos_31458.html

  6. n0ir Avatar
    n0ir

    “My buddy Matt was concerned about getting a chest piece that went over his riblet (it’s a deformity that he was born with where hsi ribcage sticks out a bit on one side) so we built a composition to avoid having to do so. This is what we came up with.”

    http://www.jessesmithtattoos.com/tattoos/new_tattoos/tattoos_31458.html

  7. London Avatar

    im stilllllll in awe

  8. London Avatar

    im stilllllll in awe

  9. London Avatar

    im stilllllll in awe

  10. London Avatar

    im stilllllll in awe

  11. MCalvet Avatar
    MCalvet

    Wooow, great work.

  12. MCalvet Avatar
    MCalvet

    Wooow, great work.

  13. MCalvet Avatar
    MCalvet

    Wooow, great work.

  14. MCalvet Avatar
    MCalvet

    Wooow, great work.

  15. onetribe Avatar

    Jesse Smith is a local friend of mine here in Richmond, this tattoo is the real deal. I haven’t seen this piece in person but I knew who did it at first sight. He has a very definite style and his tattoo work looks just like his color illustration work – crazy composition, bangin color and all. I’ve been watching it evolve to be even more badass since I first met him 6-7 years ago, and I’ve always loved it.

  16. onetribe Avatar

    Jesse Smith is a local friend of mine here in Richmond, this tattoo is the real deal. I haven’t seen this piece in person but I knew who did it at first sight. He has a very definite style and his tattoo work looks just like his color illustration work – crazy composition, bangin color and all. I’ve been watching it evolve to be even more badass since I first met him 6-7 years ago, and I’ve always loved it.

  17. onetribe Avatar

    Jesse Smith is a local friend of mine here in Richmond, this tattoo is the real deal. I haven’t seen this piece in person but I knew who did it at first sight. He has a very definite style and his tattoo work looks just like his color illustration work – crazy composition, bangin color and all. I’ve been watching it evolve to be even more badass since I first met him 6-7 years ago, and I’ve always loved it.

  18. onetribe Avatar

    Jesse Smith is a local friend of mine here in Richmond, this tattoo is the real deal. I haven’t seen this piece in person but I knew who did it at first sight. He has a very definite style and his tattoo work looks just like his color illustration work – crazy composition, bangin color and all. I’ve been watching it evolve to be even more badass since I first met him 6-7 years ago, and I’ve always loved it.

  19. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    I dont like this kind of shit.I want a tattoo to look like a tattoo.am i the only one who thinks this way?

  20. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    I dont like this kind of shit.I want a tattoo to look like a tattoo.am i the only one who thinks this way?

  21. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    I dont like this kind of shit.I want a tattoo to look like a tattoo.am i the only one who thinks this way?

  22. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    I dont like this kind of shit.I want a tattoo to look like a tattoo.am i the only one who thinks this way?

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