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 bird king people eater

This interesting piece was only Jamie Mahood’s second attempt at realistic color work. To date she’s only been tattooing 2.5 years but her work definitely doesn’t seem like it came from a rookie artist. Perhaps that is due to the great tattoo lineage from which she learned. She apprenticed under Wes Grimm who is the great grandson of Bert Grimm. Jamie currently works at Suffer City Tattoo in Dallas, TX.

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Comments

50 responses to “The bird king people eater”

  1. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    Always wanted this tattoo! Looks great!

  2. Jake Avatar
    Jake

    Always wanted this tattoo! Looks great!

  3. Timothy Avatar

    I love Bosch, and this is from my favourite painting of his. This is awesome!

  4. Timothy Avatar

    I love Bosch, and this is from my favourite painting of his. This is awesome!

  5. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    This is breathtaking. Can’t wait to see what her tattoos look like with a few more years of experience.

  6. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    This is breathtaking. Can’t wait to see what her tattoos look like with a few more years of experience.

  7. Sugar Avatar
    Sugar

    BOSCH! Yay! And it’s stunning, to boot!

  8. Sugar Avatar
    Sugar

    BOSCH! Yay! And it’s stunning, to boot!

  9. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    That is realllly nice.

  10. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    That is realllly nice.

  11. London Avatar

    this is awesomeeeee

  12. London Avatar

    this is awesomeeeee

  13. AbbY Avatar

    nice work, abby

  14. AbbY Avatar

    nice work, abby

  15. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Myspace.com/Jamiemahood has more of my work

  16. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Myspace.com/Jamiemahood has more of my work

  17. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    This. is. amazing.

    I want a Bosch tattoo now.

  18. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    This. is. amazing.

    I want a Bosch tattoo now.

  19. VOMIT Avatar

    HOLY FUCK I am in love with this person!

    I’ve planned on getting a tattoo from the garden of earthly delights. Bosch is <3

  20. VOMIT Avatar

    HOLY FUCK I am in love with this person!

    I’ve planned on getting a tattoo from the garden of earthly delights. Bosch is <3

  21. LarvaHc Avatar
    LarvaHc

    Hey i have it too
    http://img291.imageshack.us/img29

    bosch is great

  22. LarvaHc Avatar
    LarvaHc

    Hey i have it too
    http://img291.imageshack.us/img29

    bosch is great

  23. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    bosch gives me nightmares… in a good way. and sick execution as well

    (ps @LarvaHc “404 Not Found”)

  24. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    bosch gives me nightmares… in a good way. and sick execution as well

    (ps @LarvaHc “404 Not Found”)

  25. trip Avatar
    trip

    bosch “earthly delights” Painting was recently used as a section in a massive art show in london ontario
    where students would choose a specific place of the paint next to them selves in a full life self portrait, and items included to represent them all situated in a studio space. this image od the bird king eater was a favorite among the classes choice.

  26. trip Avatar
    trip

    bosch “earthly delights” Painting was recently used as a section in a massive art show in london ontario
    where students would choose a specific place of the paint next to them selves in a full life self portrait, and items included to represent them all situated in a studio space. this image od the bird king eater was a favorite among the classes choice.

  27. ambulante Avatar
    ambulante

    there is an error in the link of the artist myspace (httTp:)
    nice work tho !

  28. ambulante Avatar
    ambulante

    there is an error in the link of the artist myspace (httTp:)
    nice work tho !

  29. JerkFace Avatar

    She’s been a great person of interest lately for the work I want on my arms. I’m excited that she’s getting recognized.

  30. JerkFace Avatar

    She’s been a great person of interest lately for the work I want on my arms. I’m excited that she’s getting recognized.

  31. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    This is one of my favorite paintings, I adore Bosch! This is so well done too. I’d always wanted to get a tattoo from Earthly Delights but just couldn’t pick one element.

  32. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    This is one of my favorite paintings, I adore Bosch! This is so well done too. I’d always wanted to get a tattoo from Earthly Delights but just couldn’t pick one element.

  33. Sarie Avatar
    Sarie

    Normally I am not a fan of color…However, this piece is absolutely beautiful.
    Very impressive.

  34. Sarie Avatar
    Sarie

    Normally I am not a fan of color…However, this piece is absolutely beautiful.
    Very impressive.

  35. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I know that this is from Earthly Delights but the first thing I think is: Tilburg’s dutch brown ale! This is the picture on their label. (it’s a very tasty brown ale BTW)

  36. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I know that this is from Earthly Delights but the first thing I think is: Tilburg’s dutch brown ale! This is the picture on their label. (it’s a very tasty brown ale BTW)

  37. liz Mahoodpecor Avatar
    liz Mahoodpecor

    –Amazing color, form…holy shit….she got it going on

  38. liz Mahoodpecor Avatar
    liz Mahoodpecor

    –Amazing color, form…holy shit….she got it going on

  39. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Bizarre. I love it.

  40. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Bizarre. I love it.

  41. klyka Avatar
    klyka

    Wow, I’ve been wanting this tattoo forever! Amazing, stunning, beautful…

  42. klyka Avatar
    klyka

    Wow, I’ve been wanting this tattoo forever! Amazing, stunning, beautful…

  43. Pan Avatar

    Amazing tribute to the most moving part of the epic work!! Looking at the painting again (on my wall at home) every part of that painting would translate well onto flesh. Heavy

  44. Pan Avatar

    Amazing tribute to the most moving part of the epic work!! Looking at the painting again (on my wall at home) every part of that painting would translate well onto flesh. Heavy

  45. derek Avatar
    derek

    Wes is my uncle I have one finished peice by him and he is working on my second and if I’m not mistaken jamie came to christmas with him she is a fun chick

  46. derek Avatar
    derek

    Wes is my uncle I have one finished peice by him and he is working on my second and if I’m not mistaken jamie came to christmas with him she is a fun chick

  47. Gin Avatar
    Gin

    So glad to have a Jamie Mahood tattoo. I <3 this girl… Wes is pretty awesome as well!

  48. Gin Avatar
    Gin

    So glad to have a Jamie Mahood tattoo. I <3 this girl… Wes is pretty awesome as well!

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