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.

When worlds collide

During my year long stint living in Las Vegas I met Cheyne. Of all the tattooed people I have met over the years, he has has one of the more interesting tattoo. His torso is an amazing Japanese style body suit, and his extremities are a collection of randomness, including lots of pop culture tributes. Of his pop culture tattoos, my favorite is this Harry Potter portrait by our mutual friend Mike Demasi.

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To see more of Cheyne’s work, including several pieces most teenage girls would be proud to have, keep on keeping on.

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Chest and back by Dana Helmuth.

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Twilight tribute by Miles Larsen of Dandyland Tattoo San Antonio, TX.

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A little more Twilight love by  Josh Petty.

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Love letter to Lady Gaga

Cheyne is currently  in route to California, hence why I can’t get a hold of him to find the artist name who did the Lady Gaga letter. He is seeking piercing work in the Bay area, so if anyone knows of any shops hiring shoot him a message.

Comments

86 responses to “When worlds collide”

  1. Ian McKown Avatar

    Dan- Thanks for the anonymous critique. I’m glad you follow my work. Too bad you sling shit anonymously, or we all might get a chance to look at your work, and see what we’d see.

    alas.

  2. Ian McKown Avatar

    Dan- Thanks for the anonymous critique. I’m glad you follow my work. Too bad you sling shit anonymously, or we all might get a chance to look at your work, and see what we’d see.

    alas.

  3. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    I remember reading somewhere, that Radcliffe’s eyes were too sensitive for the contacts or something. They could have just used advanced ptohoshop or some rot to turn his eyes green, dunno why they didn’t. Might have taken some time (I guess they would have to work frame by frame? I don’t really know anything about this kinda thing), but the budget would have easily covered it.
    But the tattoo is pretty cool.

    I don’t really like the Twilight-tattoo. I don’t really understand why anyone would like the books/movies enough to get themed tattoos, but more than that I just don’t find it pleasing to the eye. The wolf doesn’t look that good, and the piece isn’t really flowing. But each to their own, I’m positive he’s happy with it 🙂

  4. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    I remember reading somewhere, that Radcliffe’s eyes were too sensitive for the contacts or something. They could have just used advanced ptohoshop or some rot to turn his eyes green, dunno why they didn’t. Might have taken some time (I guess they would have to work frame by frame? I don’t really know anything about this kinda thing), but the budget would have easily covered it.
    But the tattoo is pretty cool.

    I don’t really like the Twilight-tattoo. I don’t really understand why anyone would like the books/movies enough to get themed tattoos, but more than that I just don’t find it pleasing to the eye. The wolf doesn’t look that good, and the piece isn’t really flowing. But each to their own, I’m positive he’s happy with it 🙂

  5. Brianna.Throws.Bricks Avatar

    I hoped I would never have to see a twilight tattoo. But it was bound to happen.

  6. Brianna.Throws.Bricks Avatar

    I hoped I would never have to see a twilight tattoo. But it was bound to happen.

  7. cheyne Avatar

    Its funny how no one has really said anything about my front or back. The hp and twi tattoos make up about 10 % of the work on me if that. I got the tattoos because the subject matter kept me happy for atleast a portion of time which is more than I can say for most peoples motives. The image of the hp is not photoshopped its also on mike demasis myspace. I also have work from Derek noble. Pows one. Norm. Nd. Few others. But a Japanese style suit does cover most of my body. All done by Dana helmuth.

  8. cheyne Avatar

    Its funny how no one has really said anything about my front or back. The hp and twi tattoos make up about 10 % of the work on me if that. I got the tattoos because the subject matter kept me happy for atleast a portion of time which is more than I can say for most peoples motives. The image of the hp is not photoshopped its also on mike demasis myspace. I also have work from Derek noble. Pows one. Norm. Nd. Few others. But a Japanese style suit does cover most of my body. All done by Dana helmuth.

  9. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    HARRY POTTER ONE=YES

  10. Ashley Ketchum Avatar
    Ashley Ketchum

    HARRY POTTER ONE=YES

  11. Faye Avatar

    I’m gonna join in with the other sad fucks here and moan that Harry is meant to have green eyes. A blue-eyed Harry on my skin would bug the hell out of me.

  12. Faye Avatar

    I’m gonna join in with the other sad fucks here and moan that Harry is meant to have green eyes. A blue-eyed Harry on my skin would bug the hell out of me.

  13. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    To all the comments about how lame his twilight tattoo is- did you ever thinks that might be somones name? My best friends nephew is named Cullen. Think before you type people.

  14. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    To all the comments about how lame his twilight tattoo is- did you ever thinks that might be somones name? My best friends nephew is named Cullen. Think before you type people.

  15. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    and if it is a twilight tattoo.. so damn what??

  16. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    and if it is a twilight tattoo.. so damn what??

  17. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Ian, Mike Demasi is probably one of the top 5 guys for color realism, his work doesn’t need photoshopping.

    @Cheyne, I too am a bit surprised there is not a single comment on your Japanese work. Had I posted it on it’s own I am sure it would have gotten a lot of positive comments.

  18. Sean Philips Avatar

    @Ian, Mike Demasi is probably one of the top 5 guys for color realism, his work doesn’t need photoshopping.

    @Cheyne, I too am a bit surprised there is not a single comment on your Japanese work. Had I posted it on it’s own I am sure it would have gotten a lot of positive comments.

  19. Ian McKown Avatar

    “@Ian, Mike Demasi is probably one of the top 5 guys for color realism, his work doesn’t need photoshopping.”

    not even in the top 5. with guys like Nikko, Devries, Carlton and many others, he is just one of many. I never said his work needede it, just that this was photoshopped. Please don’t think to lecture me on tattooing, or the people in the industry. I know most of the big players in this industry….. and frankly someone willing to post much of the shit that gets posted on this website might want to take a backseat when it comes to decifding what is good and what isnt.

    Color realism (not even realism.. thanks for misusing the term) is the flavor of the week in tattooing. open your eyes.. its the new tribal.

  20. Ian McKown Avatar

    “@Ian, Mike Demasi is probably one of the top 5 guys for color realism, his work doesn’t need photoshopping.”

    not even in the top 5. with guys like Nikko, Devries, Carlton and many others, he is just one of many. I never said his work needede it, just that this was photoshopped. Please don’t think to lecture me on tattooing, or the people in the industry. I know most of the big players in this industry….. and frankly someone willing to post much of the shit that gets posted on this website might want to take a backseat when it comes to decifding what is good and what isnt.

    Color realism (not even realism.. thanks for misusing the term) is the flavor of the week in tattooing. open your eyes.. its the new tribal.

  21. Radical Kiba Avatar

    His back piece is unbelievable! Really nice guy too.

  22. Radical Kiba Avatar

    His back piece is unbelievable! Really nice guy too.

  23. Baracudaboy Avatar

    The Harry Potter one made the loving and obsessive fangirl rise up in me.
    GOOOD LOOK AT DAT SHADING!
    *swoon*

  24. Baracudaboy Avatar

    The Harry Potter one made the loving and obsessive fangirl rise up in me.
    GOOOD LOOK AT DAT SHADING!
    *swoon*

  25. encanta Avatar

    Haha, the little Gaga love letter. That’s so clever, I love tattoos like that.

  26. encanta Avatar

    Haha, the little Gaga love letter. That’s so clever, I love tattoos like that.

  27. Sluv Va Avatar
    Sluv Va

    I’d have shouted “Awesome, masterpiece!!!!” if it was drawn on a simple piece of paper, but not on someone’s skin

  28. Sluv Va Avatar
    Sluv Va

    I’d have shouted “Awesome, masterpiece!!!!” if it was drawn on a simple piece of paper, but not on someone’s skin

  29. dunecat Avatar

    the back and the chest is amazing. and I find the twilight leg to be interesting. not my cup of tea, but it’s refreshing to see that twilight doesn’t just appeal to 14 year old girls or 40 something housewives. the apple/heart is a cute idea.

  30. dunecat Avatar

    the back and the chest is amazing. and I find the twilight leg to be interesting. not my cup of tea, but it’s refreshing to see that twilight doesn’t just appeal to 14 year old girls or 40 something housewives. the apple/heart is a cute idea.

  31. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    i take it back.. didn’t even pay attention to the other tattoo.. lol i think its awesome. 🙂

  32. marlo Avatar
    marlo

    i take it back.. didn’t even pay attention to the other tattoo.. lol i think its awesome. 🙂

  33. chelsea Avatar

    cheyne needs to come back to las vegas!

  34. chelsea Avatar

    cheyne needs to come back to las vegas!

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