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. mike Avatar
    mike

    Probably the best tattoo i have ever seen!

  2. mike Avatar
    mike

    Probably the best tattoo i have ever seen!

  3. katy prost Avatar

    This looks fake! See I wasn’t wrong. Huge RASH of great tattoos on here as of late.

    hey, does anyone know if there will be a ModProm this year?

  4. katy prost Avatar

    This looks fake! See I wasn’t wrong. Huge RASH of great tattoos on here as of late.

    hey, does anyone know if there will be a ModProm this year?

  5. katy prost Avatar

    This looks fake! See I wasn’t wrong. Huge RASH of great tattoos on here as of late.

    hey, does anyone know if there will be a ModProm this year?

  6. katy prost Avatar

    This looks fake! See I wasn’t wrong. Huge RASH of great tattoos on here as of late.

    hey, does anyone know if there will be a ModProm this year?

  7. jonah Avatar
    jonah

    jesse smith is my god.

  8. jonah Avatar
    jonah

    jesse smith is my god.

  9. jonah Avatar
    jonah

    jesse smith is my god.

  10. jonah Avatar
    jonah

    jesse smith is my god.

  11. unchain Avatar

    Holy cow.

    That is amazing.

  12. unchain Avatar

    Holy cow.

    That is amazing.

  13. unchain Avatar

    Holy cow.

    That is amazing.

  14. unchain Avatar

    Holy cow.

    That is amazing.

  15. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    First thought: That is SICK. Thank GG there is some nice artwork out there.

  16. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    First thought: That is SICK. Thank GG there is some nice artwork out there.

  17. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    First thought: That is SICK. Thank GG there is some nice artwork out there.

  18. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    First thought: That is SICK. Thank GG there is some nice artwork out there.

  19. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    That’s got to be the best god damn tattoo I’ve ever seen! O_O

    The cartoon “rabbit” a while ago made me want to kill myself. The tattoo artist who did this should teach the hack who did the rabbit a thing or twenty!!

  20. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    That’s got to be the best god damn tattoo I’ve ever seen! O_O

    The cartoon “rabbit” a while ago made me want to kill myself. The tattoo artist who did this should teach the hack who did the rabbit a thing or twenty!!

  21. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    That’s got to be the best god damn tattoo I’ve ever seen! O_O

    The cartoon “rabbit” a while ago made me want to kill myself. The tattoo artist who did this should teach the hack who did the rabbit a thing or twenty!!

  22. P.moz Avatar
    P.moz

    That’s got to be the best god damn tattoo I’ve ever seen! O_O

    The cartoon “rabbit” a while ago made me want to kill myself. The tattoo artist who did this should teach the hack who did the rabbit a thing or twenty!!

  23. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    WOW, thats one of the best tattoos ive ever seen

  24. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    WOW, thats one of the best tattoos ive ever seen

  25. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    WOW, thats one of the best tattoos ive ever seen

  26. NIC Avatar
    NIC

    WOW, thats one of the best tattoos ive ever seen

  27. chris Avatar
    chris

    jesse smith is my hero. such brilliance.

  28. chris Avatar
    chris

    jesse smith is my hero. such brilliance.

  29. chris Avatar
    chris

    jesse smith is my hero. such brilliance.

  30. chris Avatar
    chris

    jesse smith is my hero. such brilliance.

  31. The Lizardman Avatar

    Just adding to the chorus: Fuck that’s nice!

  32. The Lizardman Avatar

    Just adding to the chorus: Fuck that’s nice!

  33. The Lizardman Avatar

    Just adding to the chorus: Fuck that’s nice!

  34. The Lizardman Avatar

    Just adding to the chorus: Fuck that’s nice!

  35. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Fantastic work!

  36. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Fantastic work!

  37. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Fantastic work!

  38. DragoBloodlust Avatar
    DragoBloodlust

    Fantastic work!

  39. JoJo. Avatar
    JoJo.

    holy shit! that’s amazing!

  40. JoJo. Avatar
    JoJo.

    holy shit! that’s amazing!

  41. JoJo. Avatar
    JoJo.

    holy shit! that’s amazing!

  42. JoJo. Avatar
    JoJo.

    holy shit! that’s amazing!

  43. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GO THERE
    horray for richmond!

  44. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GO THERE
    horray for richmond!

  45. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GO THERE
    horray for richmond!

  46. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GO THERE
    horray for richmond!

  47. PsychoPenguin Avatar

    That’s just insane. The depth and colors are amazing!

  48. PsychoPenguin Avatar

    That’s just insane. The depth and colors are amazing!

  49. PsychoPenguin Avatar

    That’s just insane. The depth and colors are amazing!

  50. PsychoPenguin Avatar

    That’s just insane. The depth and colors are amazing!

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