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. London Avatar

    this is fantasticcc

  2. London Avatar

    this is fantasticcc

  3. London Avatar

    this is fantasticcc

  4. London Avatar

    this is fantasticcc

  5. jessFACE Avatar

    I love it! The colours are amazing!

  6. jessFACE Avatar

    I love it! The colours are amazing!

  7. jessFACE Avatar

    I love it! The colours are amazing!

  8. jessFACE Avatar

    I love it! The colours are amazing!

  9. xKoweKx Avatar

    beautiful work!

  10. xKoweKx Avatar

    beautiful work!

  11. xKoweKx Avatar

    beautiful work!

  12. xKoweKx Avatar

    beautiful work!

  13. Muddykins Avatar
    Muddykins

    vaaaair nice *_* nipple piercing with hook as jewellery please! 😀

  14. Muddykins Avatar
    Muddykins

    vaaaair nice *_* nipple piercing with hook as jewellery please! 😀

  15. Muddykins Avatar
    Muddykins

    vaaaair nice *_* nipple piercing with hook as jewellery please! 😀

  16. Muddykins Avatar
    Muddykins

    vaaaair nice *_* nipple piercing with hook as jewellery please! 😀

  17. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    That has got to be one of the most amazing works of art I have ever seen on the human body.

  18. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    That has got to be one of the most amazing works of art I have ever seen on the human body.

  19. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    That has got to be one of the most amazing works of art I have ever seen on the human body.

  20. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    That has got to be one of the most amazing works of art I have ever seen on the human body.

  21. cuntcumber Avatar

    Holy fuck. Are you sure that’s actually a tattoo?

  22. cuntcumber Avatar

    Holy fuck. Are you sure that’s actually a tattoo?

  23. cuntcumber Avatar

    Holy fuck. Are you sure that’s actually a tattoo?

  24. cuntcumber Avatar

    Holy fuck. Are you sure that’s actually a tattoo?

  25. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    !ESTUPENDO!

  26. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    !ESTUPENDO!

  27. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    !ESTUPENDO!

  28. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    !ESTUPENDO!

  29. jonny Avatar

    its just that good

  30. jonny Avatar

    its just that good

  31. jonny Avatar

    its just that good

  32. jonny Avatar

    its just that good

  33. Jessorz Avatar

    holy crap those little creatures are creepy. but effing awesome. =]

  34. Jessorz Avatar

    holy crap those little creatures are creepy. but effing awesome. =]

  35. Jessorz Avatar

    holy crap those little creatures are creepy. but effing awesome. =]

  36. Jessorz Avatar

    holy crap those little creatures are creepy. but effing awesome. =]

  37. xinkxlover Avatar
    xinkxlover

    This is a PHOTOSHOP tattoo. The characers are flat looking; edges are too clean; colors are too bright and unrealistic. Otherwise, it’s clever and imaginative art.

  38. xinkxlover Avatar
    xinkxlover

    This is a PHOTOSHOP tattoo. The characers are flat looking; edges are too clean; colors are too bright and unrealistic. Otherwise, it’s clever and imaginative art.

  39. xinkxlover Avatar
    xinkxlover

    This is a PHOTOSHOP tattoo. The characers are flat looking; edges are too clean; colors are too bright and unrealistic. Otherwise, it’s clever and imaginative art.

  40. xinkxlover Avatar
    xinkxlover

    This is a PHOTOSHOP tattoo. The characers are flat looking; edges are too clean; colors are too bright and unrealistic. Otherwise, it’s clever and imaginative art.

  41. johnkid Avatar
    johnkid

    you can tell its good work but it does look a little too good to be true. im sure the tattoo is great in person but it definitely looks a little too enhanced. fuckin with the levels is one thing but…

  42. johnkid Avatar
    johnkid

    you can tell its good work but it does look a little too good to be true. im sure the tattoo is great in person but it definitely looks a little too enhanced. fuckin with the levels is one thing but…

  43. johnkid Avatar
    johnkid

    you can tell its good work but it does look a little too good to be true. im sure the tattoo is great in person but it definitely looks a little too enhanced. fuckin with the levels is one thing but…

  44. johnkid Avatar
    johnkid

    you can tell its good work but it does look a little too good to be true. im sure the tattoo is great in person but it definitely looks a little too enhanced. fuckin with the levels is one thing but…

  45. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    For the life of me, I will never understand the impulse to criticize things on the Internet for being better than other things you’ve seen.

  46. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    For the life of me, I will never understand the impulse to criticize things on the Internet for being better than other things you’ve seen.

  47. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    For the life of me, I will never understand the impulse to criticize things on the Internet for being better than other things you’ve seen.

  48. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    For the life of me, I will never understand the impulse to criticize things on the Internet for being better than other things you’ve seen.

  49. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    i feel really bad for people who have only seen such bad tattoos, who, upon seeing something that is executed beautifully, they assume that it’s done in photoshop….

  50. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    i feel really bad for people who have only seen such bad tattoos, who, upon seeing something that is executed beautifully, they assume that it’s done in photoshop….

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