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.

A long, long time ago…

..in a land far, far away a friend of mine, known as “lord of the blade” sent me this picture of an itty bitty flesh removal key. It was the tiniest flesh removal detail he has ever attempted to pull off.  I held onto this picture in my chamber of secrets (my bme email box) for many, many moons (since last December) until it was just the right time to post. Now is that time.

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The piece below it was also by Ryan, and was done five years prior. I can’t wait to see how the key looks in five years, and since I forgot about this picture in my email inbox for so long one of those years is almost over!

Comments

8 responses to “A long, long time ago…”

  1. HelloLion Avatar
    HelloLion

    The detail and cleanness of that is amazing!

  2. HelloLion Avatar
    HelloLion

    The detail and cleanness of that is amazing!

  3. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    Wow, I love, love, love this!

  4. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    Wow, I love, love, love this!

  5. Bobbinsgalore Avatar
    Bobbinsgalore

    I’d love to see a healed pic a couple of months down the line!

  6. Bobbinsgalore Avatar
    Bobbinsgalore

    I’d love to see a healed pic a couple of months down the line!

  7. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Beautiful concept and execution. Can’t wait to see healed shots … this is probably my favourite flesh removal I’ve ever seen. Makes me wish I was a lot tougher!

  8. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    Beautiful concept and execution. Can’t wait to see healed shots … this is probably my favourite flesh removal I’ve ever seen. Makes me wish I was a lot tougher!

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