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.

And That’s The Way It Is


Ever since Michael Jackson died/was killed/got beamed back up to the mother ship/whatever, we’ve worked tirelessly to bring you the very best in tattoo portraiture to honor, poke fun at and generally remember the man and his music. Well, with the publication of this outstanding piece by Denis Prevost of Live Once Tattoo in North Bay, Ontario (on a 50-year-old client getting her second tattoo ever, no less), we’re going to close the book on ModBlog’s dogged pursuit of King of Pop pieces; we think this is a fine note on which to go out. Wouldn’t want to become too predictable, right? Right.

And with that, we’ll leave you for this evening. See you tomorrow, folks.

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Comments

152 responses to “And That’s The Way It Is”

  1. shell Avatar
    shell

    the angle of the face is a little weird..

  2. shell Avatar
    shell

    the angle of the face is a little weird..

  3. shell Avatar
    shell

    the angle of the face is a little weird..

  4. shell Avatar
    shell

    the angle of the face is a little weird..

  5. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    What’s the red thing coming off his head? When his hair caught fire?

  6. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    What’s the red thing coming off his head? When his hair caught fire?

  7. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    What’s the red thing coming off his head? When his hair caught fire?

  8. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    What’s the red thing coming off his head? When his hair caught fire?

  9. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Holy shit thats well done

  10. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Holy shit thats well done

  11. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Holy shit thats well done

  12. MadHatter Avatar
    MadHatter

    Holy shit thats well done

  13. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Thats an amazing portrait.

  14. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Thats an amazing portrait.

  15. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Thats an amazing portrait.

  16. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Thats an amazing portrait.

  17. mung Avatar

    kind of looks like a Gelfling from the Dark Crystal (best movie EVER)

  18. mung Avatar

    kind of looks like a Gelfling from the Dark Crystal (best movie EVER)

  19. mung Avatar

    kind of looks like a Gelfling from the Dark Crystal (best movie EVER)

  20. mung Avatar

    kind of looks like a Gelfling from the Dark Crystal (best movie EVER)

  21. oz Avatar
    oz

    one of the best tats iv’e ever seen.

  22. oz Avatar
    oz

    one of the best tats iv’e ever seen.

  23. oz Avatar
    oz

    one of the best tats iv’e ever seen.

  24. oz Avatar
    oz

    one of the best tats iv’e ever seen.

  25. Mik Avatar
    Mik

    [email protected]#2: i thought the same thing

  26. Mik Avatar
    Mik

    [email protected]#2: i thought the same thing

  27. Mik Avatar
    Mik

    [email protected]#2: i thought the same thing

  28. Mik Avatar
    Mik

    [email protected]#2: i thought the same thing

  29. Ida Gorgoroth Avatar
    Ida Gorgoroth

    Now thats Freeking AMAZING shit!
    It almost looks alive:)

  30. Ida Gorgoroth Avatar
    Ida Gorgoroth

    Now thats Freeking AMAZING shit!
    It almost looks alive:)

  31. Ida Gorgoroth Avatar
    Ida Gorgoroth

    Now thats Freeking AMAZING shit!
    It almost looks alive:)

  32. Ida Gorgoroth Avatar
    Ida Gorgoroth

    Now thats Freeking AMAZING shit!
    It almost looks alive:)

  33. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    The angle IS kinda strange, but the tattoo itself is fucking gorgeous. 🙂

  34. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    The angle IS kinda strange, but the tattoo itself is fucking gorgeous. 🙂

  35. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    The angle IS kinda strange, but the tattoo itself is fucking gorgeous. 🙂

  36. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    The angle IS kinda strange, but the tattoo itself is fucking gorgeous. 🙂

  37. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i think his eye cud use more more sparkle or depth or something but its amazing. very 80s, which is where the red flick comes from…? maybe…? is it an album cover?

  38. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i think his eye cud use more more sparkle or depth or something but its amazing. very 80s, which is where the red flick comes from…? maybe…? is it an album cover?

  39. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i think his eye cud use more more sparkle or depth or something but its amazing. very 80s, which is where the red flick comes from…? maybe…? is it an album cover?

  40. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i think his eye cud use more more sparkle or depth or something but its amazing. very 80s, which is where the red flick comes from…? maybe…? is it an album cover?

  41. anthony Avatar

    fan-the-fuck-tastic

  42. anthony Avatar

    fan-the-fuck-tastic

  43. anthony Avatar

    fan-the-fuck-tastic

  44. anthony Avatar

    fan-the-fuck-tastic

  45. Isis pt Avatar

    i think the tattoo is very nice, but it doesnt seem to be MJ at all. We recognize it because we know, but its not very look a like :/

  46. Isis pt Avatar

    i think the tattoo is very nice, but it doesnt seem to be MJ at all. We recognize it because we know, but its not very look a like :/

  47. Isis pt Avatar

    i think the tattoo is very nice, but it doesnt seem to be MJ at all. We recognize it because we know, but its not very look a like :/

  48. Isis pt Avatar

    i think the tattoo is very nice, but it doesnt seem to be MJ at all. We recognize it because we know, but its not very look a like :/

  49. TheFreakArtist Avatar

    I thought the red squiggle was a horn, like on a demon on something >.>
    Then I noticed it was a squiggle.

  50. TheFreakArtist Avatar

    I thought the red squiggle was a horn, like on a demon on something >.>
    Then I noticed it was a squiggle.

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