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.

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276 responses to “The Wild Rumpus”

  1. 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….

  2. 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….

  3. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    I think they call that… envy.
    Masked by a generous dose of cynicism.

    Ahaha, the little guy goin’ for the nipple is my favorite. I’m in complete agreement with 29.

  4. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    I think they call that… envy.
    Masked by a generous dose of cynicism.

    Ahaha, the little guy goin’ for the nipple is my favorite. I’m in complete agreement with 29.

  5. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    I think they call that… envy.
    Masked by a generous dose of cynicism.

    Ahaha, the little guy goin’ for the nipple is my favorite. I’m in complete agreement with 29.

  6. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    I think they call that… envy.
    Masked by a generous dose of cynicism.

    Ahaha, the little guy goin’ for the nipple is my favorite. I’m in complete agreement with 29.

  7. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Hey did you check out the sunset earlier? Totally photoshoped!

    hey do a little research, Guy Aitchison at http://www.hyperspacestudios.com
    I dare you to try and prove to any professional tattoo artist that his work is photoshoped.

    oh, and i am still wondering who photoshoped 30 extra lbs on my body….?

  8. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Hey did you check out the sunset earlier? Totally photoshoped!

    hey do a little research, Guy Aitchison at http://www.hyperspacestudios.com
    I dare you to try and prove to any professional tattoo artist that his work is photoshoped.

    oh, and i am still wondering who photoshoped 30 extra lbs on my body….?

  9. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Hey did you check out the sunset earlier? Totally photoshoped!

    hey do a little research, Guy Aitchison at http://www.hyperspacestudios.com
    I dare you to try and prove to any professional tattoo artist that his work is photoshoped.

    oh, and i am still wondering who photoshoped 30 extra lbs on my body….?

  10. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Hey did you check out the sunset earlier? Totally photoshoped!

    hey do a little research, Guy Aitchison at http://www.hyperspacestudios.com
    I dare you to try and prove to any professional tattoo artist that his work is photoshoped.

    oh, and i am still wondering who photoshoped 30 extra lbs on my body….?

  11. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    if anything is photoshopped i think it’s those pics of people hanging from hooks… who really does that?!….

    (um, no. i’m not being serious)

  12. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    if anything is photoshopped i think it’s those pics of people hanging from hooks… who really does that?!….

    (um, no. i’m not being serious)

  13. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    if anything is photoshopped i think it’s those pics of people hanging from hooks… who really does that?!….

    (um, no. i’m not being serious)

  14. alouicious Avatar
    alouicious

    if anything is photoshopped i think it’s those pics of people hanging from hooks… who really does that?!….

    (um, no. i’m not being serious)

  15. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Da Vinci totally Photoshopped the Mona Lisa, in the 1500s, with demons.

  16. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Da Vinci totally Photoshopped the Mona Lisa, in the 1500s, with demons.

  17. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Da Vinci totally Photoshopped the Mona Lisa, in the 1500s, with demons.

  18. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Da Vinci totally Photoshopped the Mona Lisa, in the 1500s, with demons.

  19. PC Avatar
    PC

    This is incredible.

  20. PC Avatar
    PC

    This is incredible.

  21. PC Avatar
    PC

    This is incredible.

  22. PC Avatar
    PC

    This is incredible.

  23. Erik Avatar
    Erik

    Im Always Impressed. This is some mindblowing work right here.

  24. Erik Avatar
    Erik

    Im Always Impressed. This is some mindblowing work right here.

  25. Erik Avatar
    Erik

    Im Always Impressed. This is some mindblowing work right here.

  26. Erik Avatar
    Erik

    Im Always Impressed. This is some mindblowing work right here.

  27. Didj Avatar
    Didj

    Stunning. That is one lucky kid who owns that

  28. Didj Avatar
    Didj

    Stunning. That is one lucky kid who owns that

  29. Didj Avatar
    Didj

    Stunning. That is one lucky kid who owns that

  30. Didj Avatar
    Didj

    Stunning. That is one lucky kid who owns that

  31. goldust Avatar

    I think it is Photoshopped picture, but anyway, it is so amazing!!!! SHOCK!!! So great!!!

  32. goldust Avatar

    I think it is Photoshopped picture, but anyway, it is so amazing!!!! SHOCK!!! So great!!!

  33. goldust Avatar

    I think it is Photoshopped picture, but anyway, it is so amazing!!!! SHOCK!!! So great!!!

  34. goldust Avatar

    I think it is Photoshopped picture, but anyway, it is so amazing!!!! SHOCK!!! So great!!!

  35. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    How is that photoshopped? You can see where the ink hasn’t held completely in the bark of the tree and in some of the outlining. If it were photoshopped, don’t you think all the little nuances of tattooing woulda be worked out of the picture?

  36. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    How is that photoshopped? You can see where the ink hasn’t held completely in the bark of the tree and in some of the outlining. If it were photoshopped, don’t you think all the little nuances of tattooing woulda be worked out of the picture?

  37. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    How is that photoshopped? You can see where the ink hasn’t held completely in the bark of the tree and in some of the outlining. If it were photoshopped, don’t you think all the little nuances of tattooing woulda be worked out of the picture?

  38. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    How is that photoshopped? You can see where the ink hasn’t held completely in the bark of the tree and in some of the outlining. If it were photoshopped, don’t you think all the little nuances of tattooing woulda be worked out of the picture?

  39. michelle Avatar

    you’d be surprised what photoshop can do these days. i do agree that this is a surreal image. regardless, art is art. and if this is real, kudos to the tattooist!

  40. michelle Avatar

    you’d be surprised what photoshop can do these days. i do agree that this is a surreal image. regardless, art is art. and if this is real, kudos to the tattooist!

  41. michelle Avatar

    you’d be surprised what photoshop can do these days. i do agree that this is a surreal image. regardless, art is art. and if this is real, kudos to the tattooist!

  42. michelle Avatar

    you’d be surprised what photoshop can do these days. i do agree that this is a surreal image. regardless, art is art. and if this is real, kudos to the tattooist!

  43. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    hi. my name is murgle-worm. being in a wee beasty’s belly has made me hungry for some nurple.

    this is an awesome tattoo!!!
    hahaha good call on the mona lisa jordan so many people arent aware of that.

  44. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    hi. my name is murgle-worm. being in a wee beasty’s belly has made me hungry for some nurple.

    this is an awesome tattoo!!!
    hahaha good call on the mona lisa jordan so many people arent aware of that.

  45. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    hi. my name is murgle-worm. being in a wee beasty’s belly has made me hungry for some nurple.

    this is an awesome tattoo!!!
    hahaha good call on the mona lisa jordan so many people arent aware of that.

  46. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    hi. my name is murgle-worm. being in a wee beasty’s belly has made me hungry for some nurple.

    this is an awesome tattoo!!!
    hahaha good call on the mona lisa jordan so many people arent aware of that.

  47. Abraxas Avatar
    Abraxas

    Amazing job !
    Too bad he doesn’t accept any new clients :/

  48. Abraxas Avatar
    Abraxas

    Amazing job !
    Too bad he doesn’t accept any new clients :/

  49. Abraxas Avatar
    Abraxas

    Amazing job !
    Too bad he doesn’t accept any new clients :/

  50. Abraxas Avatar
    Abraxas

    Amazing job !
    Too bad he doesn’t accept any new clients :/

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