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.

Meet Them as a Bear


Here’s a nice change of pace from traditional “permanent makeup,” with this leopard-print eye shadow by Jessica at Forbidden Body Art in Portland, Oregon. A close up of the ol’ swollen peeper, after the jump.

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284 responses to “Meet Them as a Bear”

  1. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    I like it, but what happens when you wanna wear another style of makeup?

    Nope you got leopard print.

  2. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    I like it, but what happens when you wanna wear another style of makeup?

    Nope you got leopard print.

  3. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    I like it, but what happens when you wanna wear another style of makeup?

    Nope you got leopard print.

  4. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    I like it, but what happens when you wanna wear another style of makeup?

    Nope you got leopard print.

  5. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    I think she needs to shave or get a lip waxing.

  6. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    I think she needs to shave or get a lip waxing.

  7. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    I think she needs to shave or get a lip waxing.

  8. Dell Schanze Avatar
    Dell Schanze

    I think she needs to shave or get a lip waxing.

  9. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    The beauty of makeup is that once this is healed, he can cover it with derma blend or some other such makeup, and then do whatever he wants over it.

  10. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    The beauty of makeup is that once this is healed, he can cover it with derma blend or some other such makeup, and then do whatever he wants over it.

  11. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    The beauty of makeup is that once this is healed, he can cover it with derma blend or some other such makeup, and then do whatever he wants over it.

  12. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    The beauty of makeup is that once this is healed, he can cover it with derma blend or some other such makeup, and then do whatever he wants over it.

  13. Hmindeed Avatar
    Hmindeed

    Any permanent makeup can be covered very easily, Like I said, I would love to see healed pictures of this.

  14. Hmindeed Avatar
    Hmindeed

    Any permanent makeup can be covered very easily, Like I said, I would love to see healed pictures of this.

  15. Hmindeed Avatar
    Hmindeed

    Any permanent makeup can be covered very easily, Like I said, I would love to see healed pictures of this.

  16. Hmindeed Avatar
    Hmindeed

    Any permanent makeup can be covered very easily, Like I said, I would love to see healed pictures of this.

  17. T Avatar
    T

    That looks pretty — man or woman — and I admire their commitment. I hope they wear spf eye cream every day to prevent fading and will *always* like it…

  18. T Avatar
    T

    That looks pretty — man or woman — and I admire their commitment. I hope they wear spf eye cream every day to prevent fading and will *always* like it…

  19. T Avatar
    T

    That looks pretty — man or woman — and I admire their commitment. I hope they wear spf eye cream every day to prevent fading and will *always* like it…

  20. T Avatar
    T

    That looks pretty — man or woman — and I admire their commitment. I hope they wear spf eye cream every day to prevent fading and will *always* like it…

  21. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    Like many others on here i would love to see a photo of said person normally, like a sweet candid shot or something, i am very undecided about this (in a personal opinion), but that’s only cause i cannot see the full effect in a normal everyday setting, could look killer for all i know, but yeah as a make up artist, the idea and style(pattern) is pretty neat and would be cool to recreate in makeup. but yeah mad props i wouldn’t want needles that close to my eye….(the tattooed eyeballs made my eyeballs squeal in pain)

  22. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    Like many others on here i would love to see a photo of said person normally, like a sweet candid shot or something, i am very undecided about this (in a personal opinion), but that’s only cause i cannot see the full effect in a normal everyday setting, could look killer for all i know, but yeah as a make up artist, the idea and style(pattern) is pretty neat and would be cool to recreate in makeup. but yeah mad props i wouldn’t want needles that close to my eye….(the tattooed eyeballs made my eyeballs squeal in pain)

  23. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    Like many others on here i would love to see a photo of said person normally, like a sweet candid shot or something, i am very undecided about this (in a personal opinion), but that’s only cause i cannot see the full effect in a normal everyday setting, could look killer for all i know, but yeah as a make up artist, the idea and style(pattern) is pretty neat and would be cool to recreate in makeup. but yeah mad props i wouldn’t want needles that close to my eye….(the tattooed eyeballs made my eyeballs squeal in pain)

  24. Perdita Avatar
    Perdita

    Like many others on here i would love to see a photo of said person normally, like a sweet candid shot or something, i am very undecided about this (in a personal opinion), but that’s only cause i cannot see the full effect in a normal everyday setting, could look killer for all i know, but yeah as a make up artist, the idea and style(pattern) is pretty neat and would be cool to recreate in makeup. but yeah mad props i wouldn’t want needles that close to my eye….(the tattooed eyeballs made my eyeballs squeal in pain)

  25. unchain Avatar

    It’s interesting but not my bag. Still cool!

  26. unchain Avatar

    It’s interesting but not my bag. Still cool!

  27. unchain Avatar

    It’s interesting but not my bag. Still cool!

  28. unchain Avatar

    It’s interesting but not my bag. Still cool!

  29. Amandagee Avatar

    Why does a guy have this?

  30. Amandagee Avatar

    Why does a guy have this?

  31. Amandagee Avatar

    Why does a guy have this?

  32. Amandagee Avatar

    Why does a guy have this?

  33. goldust Avatar

    strange guy…

  34. goldust Avatar

    strange guy…

  35. goldust Avatar

    strange guy…

  36. goldust Avatar

    strange guy…

  37. SammieD Avatar
    SammieD

    I’m shocked by all of the comments related to and questioning this person’s gender. Why does it matter? Isn’t this supposed to be a safe space for people to be who they want to be and not be judged?

    props to commenters 8 and 30 for their comments.

    Yes it looks like a black eye right now and maybe that’s the look the person was going for, and if not we all know that colours tend to fade down a bit after healing.
    I happen to really like this tattoo and can’t wait to see an ‘eyes open’ picture of this person.

  38. SammieD Avatar
    SammieD

    I’m shocked by all of the comments related to and questioning this person’s gender. Why does it matter? Isn’t this supposed to be a safe space for people to be who they want to be and not be judged?

    props to commenters 8 and 30 for their comments.

    Yes it looks like a black eye right now and maybe that’s the look the person was going for, and if not we all know that colours tend to fade down a bit after healing.
    I happen to really like this tattoo and can’t wait to see an ‘eyes open’ picture of this person.

  39. SammieD Avatar
    SammieD

    I’m shocked by all of the comments related to and questioning this person’s gender. Why does it matter? Isn’t this supposed to be a safe space for people to be who they want to be and not be judged?

    props to commenters 8 and 30 for their comments.

    Yes it looks like a black eye right now and maybe that’s the look the person was going for, and if not we all know that colours tend to fade down a bit after healing.
    I happen to really like this tattoo and can’t wait to see an ‘eyes open’ picture of this person.

  40. SammieD Avatar
    SammieD

    I’m shocked by all of the comments related to and questioning this person’s gender. Why does it matter? Isn’t this supposed to be a safe space for people to be who they want to be and not be judged?

    props to commenters 8 and 30 for their comments.

    Yes it looks like a black eye right now and maybe that’s the look the person was going for, and if not we all know that colours tend to fade down a bit after healing.
    I happen to really like this tattoo and can’t wait to see an ‘eyes open’ picture of this person.

  41. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    I’m with 13 on that.

  42. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    I’m with 13 on that.

  43. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    I’m with 13 on that.

  44. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    I’m with 13 on that.

  45. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    i’ve never had anything negative to say before this, but that’s just a bad idea. sure it’s fun at the moment but he’s gonna have 1 crap permanent black eye when he’s older.

  46. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    i’ve never had anything negative to say before this, but that’s just a bad idea. sure it’s fun at the moment but he’s gonna have 1 crap permanent black eye when he’s older.

  47. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    i’ve never had anything negative to say before this, but that’s just a bad idea. sure it’s fun at the moment but he’s gonna have 1 crap permanent black eye when he’s older.

  48. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    i’ve never had anything negative to say before this, but that’s just a bad idea. sure it’s fun at the moment but he’s gonna have 1 crap permanent black eye when he’s older.

  49. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    maybe he’s into bdsm, but he’s afraid to try that shit for real, so he got himself a nice black eye tattoo.

  50. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    maybe he’s into bdsm, but he’s afraid to try that shit for real, so he got himself a nice black eye tattoo.

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