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.

A Day Long Remembered


You know, I think this sends a good message: Even if you’re a murderous Sith Lord, you still deserve to be remembered and memorialized at your best. This one was tattooed on Matt by Kannonball at F/X Tattoos in Ashtabula, Ohio. They got his good side, no?

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28 responses to “A Day Long Remembered”

  1. gena Avatar
    gena

    I don’t care if Star Wars tattoos are played out, they are the best.

  2. that person... Avatar
    that person…

    I’m bummed out that the line work is shoddy and it is not symmetrical at all like Darth Vader should be… I like the idea a lot though, but an extra few minutes making the design not look like a sketch would have been awesome

  3. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    Man…I wish the eyes were better. But still absolutely righteous.

  4. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    haha, a traditionally-styled star wars piece..i dig it

  5. Matt Avatar

    I’d like to mention that “Kannonball” is also the artist of the Bear Grylls portrait previously hated on on ModBlog.

    http://news.bmezine.com/2009/02/27/let-bear-grylls-catch-you-some-breakfast/

    Same dude. Just a nickname.

  6. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    My first thought when I saw this tattoo was “sweet some one got a Spaceballs tattoo!” and then I read the caption and my heart cried a little….

  7. OwlEyes Avatar

    my nerdy side giggles at this
    :]

  8. natalie elizabeth Avatar

    i love this!
    i saw just the top part before i scrolled down and was hoping it darth vader.

  9. marc Avatar

    lol thats cute

  10. fnlleij Avatar
    fnlleij

    it looks like a puppy with weird skull.

  11. Stefunee Avatar

    I’ve seen better, but it’s Darth none the less.

  12. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    garbage

  13. bbyjess Avatar
    bbyjess

    I’ve seen WAY better traditional vaders.

  14. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    FX in Ashtabula sucks the big one.

  15. epicfailz Avatar
    epicfailz

    Now he’s bragging that this lame ink is internet famous. Epic fail

  16. gena Avatar
    gena

    Well it IS Ashtabula… not exactly the epicenter of artistry.

  17. Anon Avatar
    Anon

    @16. Don’t be an asshole. I saw the myspace post you’re referring to, and if you knew him, you’d know his use of ‘ internet famous ‘ was used humorously.

  18. sean Avatar

    hahaha matt used to live on my couch.

    and ass-hole-bula is a piece. i’m suprised he didn’t hit up the one in mentor.

  19. Cale Avatar
  20. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Does not approve..

  21. AHBroccoli Avatar

    #3 Agreed. The difference in eye sizes kinda make it look like he’s surprised. O_o

    Here’s a pic of DV: http://goatmilk.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/darth-vader-face1.jpg

    This one looks like he’s trying to eat a heart-shaped metal grate.

    Agree that it could have been better.

  22. jim Avatar
    jim

    terrible

  23. williamrobert Avatar
    williamrobert

    I do believe that if anyone knew a thing about traditional tattoos they would know that they aren’t supposed to be perfectly symmetrical. they aren’t supposed to have billions of colors. they aren’t realism they are traditional, they are styled after 50′s military stuff. learn your history before you talk a bunch of shit.

  24. Amandagee Avatar

    eh. i’ve seen one like this before.

  25. riki Avatar
    riki

    fail.

  26. Jane.Jones Avatar
    Jane.Jones

    Everyone should check out my Vader calf piece. It runs circles around this one.

    If you’re gonna tribute something as epic as Star Wars, especially Vader, put some time and effort into it.
    Could have been a cool concept though.

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