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“You know, just simple lines intertwining…”

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Rob

It seems that long time ModBlog favorite,  Lionel from Out of Step hasn’t been featured in over a year.  It’s time to correct that oversight, and because its Friday, there’s an attractive girl in the photo as well.

Lionel’s works over the years have prompted a bit of discussion due to his unique style.  It seems most people either absolutely love his work, or absolutely hate it.  I personally love the avante garde style that he uses.  How he just throws out tradition and makes the pieces his own.  You can take a look through his image gallery to see some more works by him, just to give you an idea of just how creative he is.

p.s. 10 points if you can name the quote without using google

Comments

18 responses to ““You know, just simple lines intertwining…””

  1. victim_dumper Avatar
    victim_dumper

    Well, this piece is called “Lick My Love Pump”.

  2. victim_dumper Avatar
    victim_dumper

    Well, this piece is called “Lick My Love Pump”.

  3. Gimp Avatar
    Gimp

    I’m definitely a lover.

  4. Gimp Avatar
    Gimp

    I’m definitely a lover.

  5. Da5id Meier Avatar
    Da5id Meier

    This Is Spinal Tap

  6. Da5id Meier Avatar
    Da5id Meier

    This Is Spinal Tap

  7. Raven Masque Avatar
    Raven Masque

    absolutely love it

  8. Raven Masque Avatar
    Raven Masque

    absolutely love it

  9. Sola Avatar
    Sola

    Not really a fan, but I bet it looks totally jawdropping on the right people. The skills cannot be denied.

  10. Sola Avatar
    Sola

    Not really a fan, but I bet it looks totally jawdropping on the right people. The skills cannot be denied.

  11. hairy_testicles Avatar
    hairy_testicles

    i love it! and she is drop dead gorgeous!

  12. hairy_testicles Avatar
    hairy_testicles

    i love it! and she is drop dead gorgeous!

  13. meow Avatar
    meow

    the picture kind of scares me, but I love the tattoo

  14. meow Avatar
    meow

    the picture kind of scares me, but I love the tattoo

  15. cwbrng Avatar
    cwbrng

    This is incredible. I love line work like this, to the point where I actually have some on my chest as well. It is not nearly as beautiful as the work this guy does though. If I had means to visit his shop I would be pleased.

  16. cwbrng Avatar
    cwbrng

    This is incredible. I love line work like this, to the point where I actually have some on my chest as well. It is not nearly as beautiful as the work this guy does though. If I had means to visit his shop I would be pleased.

  17. Ivan Avatar
    Ivan

    I love it. A million time more interesting than an Old School design, and the lines are perfect. It is much braver to get something original and which requires perfect execution than an ‘out-of-the-book’ generic tattoo. This will look amazing on you for ever. Good choice! It is great to see people think outside the box.

  18. Ivan Avatar
    Ivan

    I love it. A million time more interesting than an Old School design, and the lines are perfect. It is much braver to get something original and which requires perfect execution than an ‘out-of-the-book’ generic tattoo. This will look amazing on you for ever. Good choice! It is great to see people think outside the box.

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