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.

Dabbled In Blood


Hey, anyone in the mood for a doubleDecker? We first published fresh photos of Heather‘s hand back in those heady days of summer, but now, several months into the healing process, here’s a clearer idea of what the result is likely going to be. Clean, subtle—in our estimation, pretty much ideal for a hand scarification piece. Lovely stuff.

(Cutting by Brian Decker at Pure Body Arts in Brooklyn, New York.)

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Comments

34 responses to “Dabbled In Blood”

  1. Vombie Avatar
    Vombie

    Wish it was my hand!

  2. Vombie Avatar
    Vombie

    Wish it was my hand!

  3. bastian Avatar

    Thanks for the update – I really like this one!

  4. bastian Avatar

    Thanks for the update – I really like this one!

  5. xPUREx Avatar

    Nice Florida tan!

  6. xPUREx Avatar

    Nice Florida tan!

  7. Chloe Avatar
    Chloe

    oh wow, that looks so amazing,
    makes me want to get some nicely done scarification now.

  8. Chloe Avatar
    Chloe

    oh wow, that looks so amazing,
    makes me want to get some nicely done scarification now.

  9. candace Avatar

    another design that i had fun doing.

  10. candace Avatar

    another design that i had fun doing.

  11. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    this is beautiful!

  12. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    this is beautiful!

  13. Kalinkina Avatar

    turned out so beautifully.

  14. Kalinkina Avatar

    turned out so beautifully.

  15. e Avatar

    Anyone google ‘decker’ or ‘brooklyn decker’?

    Beautiful and delicate. Fan from the onset.

  16. e Avatar

    Anyone google ‘decker’ or ‘brooklyn decker’?

    Beautiful and delicate. Fan from the onset.

  17. Ru Avatar

    No I’m never in the mood for cheesy simple and not very eye pleasing scarification, son. why not just start posting scratchers on modblog. scratchers.

  18. Ru Avatar

    No I’m never in the mood for cheesy simple and not very eye pleasing scarification, son. why not just start posting scratchers on modblog. scratchers.

  19. Céline Avatar
    Céline

    It healed really good! i love it

  20. Céline Avatar
    Céline

    It healed really good! i love it

  21. xPUREx Avatar

    There’s always gonna be some haters, eh?

  22. xPUREx Avatar

    There’s always gonna be some haters, eh?

  23. Progressive Avatar
    Progressive

    Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Inspiring and interesting.

  24. Progressive Avatar
    Progressive

    Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Inspiring and interesting.

  25. Raskin666 Avatar
    Raskin666

    This turned out beautifully! No surprise coming from the man.

  26. Raskin666 Avatar
    Raskin666

    This turned out beautifully! No surprise coming from the man.

  27. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    WOW

    i cant believe i havent visited PURE yet
    Brian is clearly the best cutter in the industry

  28. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    WOW

    i cant believe i havent visited PURE yet
    Brian is clearly the best cutter in the industry

  29. Spooky Avatar

    Alot of time, effort, and thought went into this. It is a very important piece not only because of it’s significance to me, but because of the time put into it by Candice, who drew the final design and Brian (obviously) who spent 5 hours making sure it was perfect. The entire experience made this very special for me. The procedure itself, the healing process as well as how my life has changed just a bit by having a big f-ing scar on my hand. It had become an evolving piece of art that changes every day. Beginning as a painful open would, a swollen, itchy, sore, scabby mess, the sensitive beginnings of a scar and now this. Something that changes color and texture with my body temperature or even the weather. Something that makes me happy every time it catches my eye (which is pretty often. I can’t thank Brian and Candice enough really. As well as the other people involved in this process. And to everyone who’s commented or sent me msgs thanks to you too 🙂 My ego always could use some stroking…
    And ps… was there a sale on HaterAde or what?! Wowza! 😉

  30. Spooky Avatar

    Alot of time, effort, and thought went into this. It is a very important piece not only because of it’s significance to me, but because of the time put into it by Candice, who drew the final design and Brian (obviously) who spent 5 hours making sure it was perfect. The entire experience made this very special for me. The procedure itself, the healing process as well as how my life has changed just a bit by having a big f-ing scar on my hand. It had become an evolving piece of art that changes every day. Beginning as a painful open would, a swollen, itchy, sore, scabby mess, the sensitive beginnings of a scar and now this. Something that changes color and texture with my body temperature or even the weather. Something that makes me happy every time it catches my eye (which is pretty often. I can’t thank Brian and Candice enough really. As well as the other people involved in this process. And to everyone who’s commented or sent me msgs thanks to you too 🙂 My ego always could use some stroking…
    And ps… was there a sale on HaterAde or what?! Wowza! 😉

  31. Micah Avatar

    i love the internet….

  32. Micah Avatar

    i love the internet….

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