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 Reeds By The River


We’ve been really privileged to be able to feature so many great bodysuits (or otherwise large-scale tattoo projects) lately, and, while we sadly don’t have the full-body shots to go along here, this is some truly excellent work—especially for the top of the head! On the downside, he will surely never find a job. More shots of our silver fox here and his noggin adornments, after the jump.

(Tattoos by George Bone in Hanwell, London, England.)

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Comments

39 responses to “The Reeds By The River”

  1. Smurf777 Avatar
    Smurf777

    He’ll regret that by the time he’s 21.

  2. Smurf777 Avatar
    Smurf777

    He’ll regret that by the time he’s 21.

  3. Smurf777 Avatar
    Smurf777

    He’ll regret that by the time he’s 21.

  4. char0n Avatar
    char0n

    Awesome!

  5. char0n Avatar
    char0n

    Awesome!

  6. char0n Avatar
    char0n

    Awesome!

  7. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    do the face!

  8. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    do the face!

  9. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    do the face!

  10. Meme Avatar
    Meme

    I don’t think he should do the face. Not as a “i don’t like facial tattoos” stance, because I do, but it lends to a pretty cool effect to have the dragon’s coils sit at the top and almost “reveal” his face. I like it as it. Very cool stuff and really awesome work.

  11. Meme Avatar
    Meme

    I don’t think he should do the face. Not as a “i don’t like facial tattoos” stance, because I do, but it lends to a pretty cool effect to have the dragon’s coils sit at the top and almost “reveal” his face. I like it as it. Very cool stuff and really awesome work.

  12. Meme Avatar
    Meme

    I don’t think he should do the face. Not as a “i don’t like facial tattoos” stance, because I do, but it lends to a pretty cool effect to have the dragon’s coils sit at the top and almost “reveal” his face. I like it as it. Very cool stuff and really awesome work.

  13. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    yh boi

  14. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    yh boi

  15. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    yh boi

  16. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    plus ya face like ur identitiy

  17. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    plus ya face like ur identitiy

  18. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    plus ya face like ur identitiy

  19. tatsguy Avatar
    tatsguy

    Looks fantastic !!!!!!!!

  20. tatsguy Avatar
    tatsguy

    Looks fantastic !!!!!!!!

  21. tatsguy Avatar
    tatsguy

    Looks fantastic !!!!!!!!

  22. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome!
    congratulations!
    (on what i assume is a finished bodysuit)

    Much Respect and Admiration!

  23. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome!
    congratulations!
    (on what i assume is a finished bodysuit)

    Much Respect and Admiration!

  24. Heretic138 Avatar
    Heretic138

    awesome!
    congratulations!
    (on what i assume is a finished bodysuit)

    Much Respect and Admiration!

  25. frimley Avatar
    frimley

    does this gentleman live in Frimley, Surrey?
    i think ive seen him on the train station a few times

  26. frimley Avatar
    frimley

    does this gentleman live in Frimley, Surrey?
    i think ive seen him on the train station a few times

  27. frimley Avatar
    frimley

    does this gentleman live in Frimley, Surrey?
    i think ive seen him on the train station a few times

  28. Larry Happ Avatar
    Larry Happ

    His head is beautiful. He should get some sideburns I can envision the pain he has gone thru to get his head tattooed. Best wishes, InkManLarry

  29. Larry Happ Avatar
    Larry Happ

    His head is beautiful. He should get some sideburns I can envision the pain he has gone thru to get his head tattooed. Best wishes, InkManLarry

  30. Larry Happ Avatar
    Larry Happ

    His head is beautiful. He should get some sideburns I can envision the pain he has gone thru to get his head tattooed. Best wishes, InkManLarry

  31. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I am the person featured here!
    Thank you all for the positive comments – appreciated!
    To Frimley: – Yes, I do live live here – please say ‘hi’ next time you see me.
    To Larry: – (H! – long time no ‘speak’) I am considering sideburns – should have included in the original design. However, do not want to make a mess of the overall tattoo – any ideas appreciated.

    Finally, I do have a job (which may surprise some!) … I have to pay for this ink!! Fortunately, my employer appears to value the work that I output, rather than judge me simply on my appearance.

  32. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I am the person featured here!
    Thank you all for the positive comments – appreciated!
    To Frimley: – Yes, I do live live here – please say ‘hi’ next time you see me.
    To Larry: – (H! – long time no ‘speak’) I am considering sideburns – should have included in the original design. However, do not want to make a mess of the overall tattoo – any ideas appreciated.

    Finally, I do have a job (which may surprise some!) … I have to pay for this ink!! Fortunately, my employer appears to value the work that I output, rather than judge me simply on my appearance.

  33. Stephen Avatar
    Stephen

    I am the person featured here!
    Thank you all for the positive comments – appreciated!
    To Frimley: – Yes, I do live live here – please say ‘hi’ next time you see me.
    To Larry: – (H! – long time no ‘speak’) I am considering sideburns – should have included in the original design. However, do not want to make a mess of the overall tattoo – any ideas appreciated.

    Finally, I do have a job (which may surprise some!) … I have to pay for this ink!! Fortunately, my employer appears to value the work that I output, rather than judge me simply on my appearance.

  34. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    Now this is a fucking body suit! So many bright colors and designs and yet they come together nicely.

    To the wearer of the art – get in touch with me if you would be interested in doing an interview.

  35. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    Now this is a fucking body suit! So many bright colors and designs and yet they come together nicely.

    To the wearer of the art – get in touch with me if you would be interested in doing an interview.

  36. Shaolin Fox Avatar

    Now this is a fucking body suit! So many bright colors and designs and yet they come together nicely.

    To the wearer of the art – get in touch with me if you would be interested in doing an interview.

  37. Jon Avatar
    Jon

    I am certain I have seen him in Miami in April!

  38. Jon Avatar
    Jon

    I am certain I have seen him in Miami in April!

  39. Jon Avatar
    Jon

    I am certain I have seen him in Miami in April!

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