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.

Thug Life

Not too long ago, I made my first ModBlog post when I interviewed the lovely Rachel about her art.  She let me know the incredible tattoo on her belly was now complete.  Behold, the awesome:

stomach

Credit goes to Erich Foster, owner of Rise Above Tattoo in Buffalo, New York.  Detail after the jump.

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Comments

84 responses to “Thug Life”

  1. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Looks like a jumbled mess to me. And I think her stretched medusa makes her look awful

  2. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Looks like a jumbled mess to me. And I think her stretched medusa makes her look awful

  3. psych Avatar

    haha that’s awesome

  4. psych Avatar

    haha that’s awesome

  5. angie Avatar

    i can’t decide if i love this or hate it but it looks awesome! haha

  6. angie Avatar

    i can’t decide if i love this or hate it but it looks awesome! haha

  7. Honest To A fault Avatar

    I have quite a bit work done from Erich Foster as well and he is very talented. I love this tattoo!

  8. Honest To A fault Avatar

    I have quite a bit work done from Erich Foster as well and he is very talented. I love this tattoo!

  9. Ru Avatar

    mmmmmmmmmmm blackarm <33

  10. Ru Avatar

    mmmmmmmmmmm blackarm <33

  11. kyle Avatar
    kyle

    im laughing at all you people who are all hardcore about how much you care that she got thug life on her stomach. its not your tattoo, and nobody cares whether you like or dislike tupac, nor do they care about your opinion on why you think she got it. let her explain it herself, dont leave little witty comments and insults you simple minded uuhhh…cant think of an appropriate word…fill in the blank for yourself.

  12. kyle Avatar
    kyle

    im laughing at all you people who are all hardcore about how much you care that she got thug life on her stomach. its not your tattoo, and nobody cares whether you like or dislike tupac, nor do they care about your opinion on why you think she got it. let her explain it herself, dont leave little witty comments and insults you simple minded uuhhh…cant think of an appropriate word…fill in the blank for yourself.

  13. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    The tattoo itself looks well done and that’s a cute tummy. But shit it’s cluttered. Keep the “Thug Life” and the guns, Ring Pops, and brass knuckles. Lose the Lucky Charms bullshit. It’s distracting.

  14. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    The tattoo itself looks well done and that’s a cute tummy. But shit it’s cluttered. Keep the “Thug Life” and the guns, Ring Pops, and brass knuckles. Lose the Lucky Charms bullshit. It’s distracting.

  15. London Avatar

    Thats gangster.

  16. London Avatar

    Thats gangster.

  17. Ward Avatar

    I’d be lying if I said it didn’t look cluttered but it is an awesome tattoo none the less.

  18. Ward Avatar

    I’d be lying if I said it didn’t look cluttered but it is an awesome tattoo none the less.

  19. wikkedwerkz Avatar
    wikkedwerkz

    I love love LOVE the script style, and execution. Looks very polished.

  20. wikkedwerkz Avatar
    wikkedwerkz

    I love love LOVE the script style, and execution. Looks very polished.

  21. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    coolest piece I have seen in weeks!

  22. Evan Avatar
    Evan

    coolest piece I have seen in weeks!

  23. Vegan Brian Avatar
    Vegan Brian

    I’m in looooove.

  24. Vegan Brian Avatar
    Vegan Brian

    I’m in looooove.

  25. baracudaboy Avatar
    baracudaboy

    Though I would have opted to not include the “thug life” text, I think its still pretty okay.

  26. baracudaboy Avatar
    baracudaboy

    Though I would have opted to not include the “thug life” text, I think its still pretty okay.

  27. butt Avatar
    butt

    i’m wondering about the Skrewdriver dollar sign.

  28. butt Avatar
    butt

    i’m wondering about the Skrewdriver dollar sign.

  29. graelston Avatar

    pimpin! how fucking bad ass. i wish this girl were my new best friend

  30. graelston Avatar

    pimpin! how fucking bad ass. i wish this girl were my new best friend

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