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.

She’s Heartless

Ok, so she may not be heartless, but she is missing some skin in the shape of a heart.  Normally when we see scarification and tattoos combined it’s a scar design over top of blackwork, or a cutting used to enhance a tattoo (or vice versa).   In this case we’ve got a scar that cuts right through her vast assortment of chest tattoos.  It gives a nice contrast to them as it shows that underneath her skin, which is covered in spider webs and zombie legs, she has a heart that is strong enough to push through her exterior.  So no matter what someone may judge about how she looks from the outside, what matters most is what is inside.  Then again we’re here to admire her, which shouldn’t be a problem considering how pretty she is.

You can check out more of Anders’ work in his scarification portfolio.

Comments

32 responses to “She’s Heartless”

  1. acidrain Avatar
    acidrain

    wonder how it looks when healed.
    i have a heart cutting, too. but not on tattoed skin. love it!

  2. acidrain Avatar
    acidrain

    wonder how it looks when healed.
    i have a heart cutting, too. but not on tattoed skin. love it!

  3. autopsy Avatar
    autopsy

    wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. autopsy Avatar
    autopsy

    wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  5. Antebellum Avatar

    Where are her plugs from? I must have them <3

  6. Antebellum Avatar

    Where are her plugs from? I must have them <3

  7. Eddie Avatar
    Eddie

    Love it!

  8. Eddie Avatar
    Eddie

    Love it!

  9. bastian Avatar

    I like that. A lot!

  10. bastian Avatar

    I like that. A lot!

  11. nexi zydrate Avatar

    that looks pretty awesome, can’t wait to see a follow up!!

  12. nexi zydrate Avatar

    that looks pretty awesome, can’t wait to see a follow up!!

  13. lindsayxluck Avatar
    lindsayxluck

    I am absolutely in love with her! Gorgeous!!

  14. lindsayxluck Avatar
    lindsayxluck

    I am absolutely in love with her! Gorgeous!!

  15. Dion Avatar
    Dion

    Nice work..

  16. Dion Avatar
    Dion

    Nice work..

  17. Kimmi Avatar
    Kimmi

    Wow, it’s Shannon Meow! Love her work and love this cutting!

  18. Kimmi Avatar
    Kimmi

    Wow, it’s Shannon Meow! Love her work and love this cutting!

  19. Botexty Avatar

    Rob you forgot to point out that she has tentacles coming out of her head.

  20. Botexty Avatar

    Rob you forgot to point out that she has tentacles coming out of her head.

  21. Paulie2Tongues Avatar
    Paulie2Tongues

    Stunning- lovely, lovely, lovely 🙂

  22. Paulie2Tongues Avatar
    Paulie2Tongues

    Stunning- lovely, lovely, lovely 🙂

  23. JakeMindsnared Avatar
    JakeMindsnared

    > Boxexty.
    Hehe those tentacles are wall mounted, as frame to a mirror @ Flesh Impressions.
    Great combo this pretty lady has!

  24. JakeMindsnared Avatar
    JakeMindsnared

    > Boxexty.
    Hehe those tentacles are wall mounted, as frame to a mirror @ Flesh Impressions.
    Great combo this pretty lady has!

  25. Adam West Avatar

    I AM SO PROUD TO KNOW SHANNAN!
    She’s a babe.
    And an awesome tattooist!

  26. Adam West Avatar

    I AM SO PROUD TO KNOW SHANNAN!
    She’s a babe.
    And an awesome tattooist!

  27. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    We love you Shannan!

  28. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    We love you Shannan!

  29. Missmeow Avatar
    Missmeow

    I absolutely love it.. Anders achieved perfectly what I had in my head!!
    I feel so much more complete now <3

  30. Missmeow Avatar
    Missmeow

    I absolutely love it.. Anders achieved perfectly what I had in my head!!
    I feel so much more complete now <3

  31. GZR232 Avatar
    GZR232

    Every inch of her is beautiful .I love her tattooed eyebrows .

  32. GZR232 Avatar
    GZR232

    Every inch of her is beautiful .I love her tattooed eyebrows .

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