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.

Count Every Beautiful Thing We Can See


We’ve featured this beautiful Chris Dingwell backpiece before in a more unfinished state and hot holy damn, it is looking tremendous. The cloud effect, which was discussed at length in the previous post, is much clearer now, the classical-style nudes are a great touch, and the birds on her shoulder are a lovely addition as well. Hopefully we’re kept in the loop if this goes any further!

(Tattoo by Chris Dingwell at Sanctuary Tattoo in Portland, Maine.)

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Comments

92 responses to “Count Every Beautiful Thing We Can See”

  1. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Can’t believe how strange it is to be anything at all…

  2. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Can’t believe how strange it is to be anything at all…

  3. Navi Avatar
    Navi

    <3 Sanctuary.

  4. Navi Avatar
    Navi

    <3 Sanctuary.

  5. prick! Avatar
    prick!

    Really hate the guy’s hair. Otherwise, a remarkable piece.

  6. prick! Avatar
    prick!

    Really hate the guy’s hair. Otherwise, a remarkable piece.

  7. eternal_bliss Avatar
    eternal_bliss

    wow.. stunning! love grey shading.. looks amazing

  8. eternal_bliss Avatar
    eternal_bliss

    wow.. stunning! love grey shading.. looks amazing

  9. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    the guys hair and the inked breast. its like an orange.

  10. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    the guys hair and the inked breast. its like an orange.

  11. xBUUBAx Avatar
    xBUUBAx

    A b9er on Modblog! Sweet!

  12. xBUUBAx Avatar
    xBUUBAx

    A b9er on Modblog! Sweet!

  13. Isis pt Avatar
    Isis pt

    Absolutely stunning back piece. I’m in love with the bird section.
    Have to agree on the breast of the female figure, it kinda stands out in the bad way, it also bothers me a little that they don’t have the feet 🙁

  14. Isis pt Avatar
    Isis pt

    Absolutely stunning back piece. I’m in love with the bird section.
    Have to agree on the breast of the female figure, it kinda stands out in the bad way, it also bothers me a little that they don’t have the feet 🙁

  15. possessed Avatar

    That’s beautiful! Is she planning to have it coloured in? I really like the way it looks in black and white.

  16. possessed Avatar

    That’s beautiful! Is she planning to have it coloured in? I really like the way it looks in black and white.

  17. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    This is absolutely stunning! I would love to see a bigger picture of it.

  18. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    This is absolutely stunning! I would love to see a bigger picture of it.

  19. Brooklynn Avatar
    Brooklynn

    Stunning! tattoo!

  20. Brooklynn Avatar
    Brooklynn

    Stunning! tattoo!

  21. brokenpretty Avatar
    brokenpretty

    absolutely amazing art work.

  22. brokenpretty Avatar
    brokenpretty

    absolutely amazing art work.

  23. max Avatar

    wow… this is amazing!
    so beautiful!

  24. max Avatar

    wow… this is amazing!
    so beautiful!

  25. deerheart Avatar

    fine art tattoo, very good work.

  26. deerheart Avatar

    fine art tattoo, very good work.

  27. la Avatar
    la

    whuh, it is really beautiful!
    congratulations!

  28. la Avatar
    la

    whuh, it is really beautiful!
    congratulations!

  29. C Lynn Avatar
    C Lynn

    This is one of the most amazing pieces I have ever seen

  30. C Lynn Avatar
    C Lynn

    This is one of the most amazing pieces I have ever seen

  31. kbi the crowing Avatar
    kbi the crowing

    the shading is so gorgeous
    i love the birds as well
    amazing piece of art

  32. kbi the crowing Avatar
    kbi the crowing

    the shading is so gorgeous
    i love the birds as well
    amazing piece of art

  33. liz Avatar
    liz

    *nice*

  34. liz Avatar
    liz

    *nice*

  35. Mahekun Avatar
    Mahekun

    Breathtaking, a real work of art.

  36. Mahekun Avatar
    Mahekun

    Breathtaking, a real work of art.

  37. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    This is a very beautiful and elegant piece…I love it.

  38. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    This is a very beautiful and elegant piece…I love it.

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