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.

In west Philadelphia born and raised…

In the tattoo shop is where he spent most of his days.

He now sits on his throne as the Prince of Alissa Jane‘s leg.

Alissa is the piercer at Atomic Zombie Tattoo in Edmonton, which is where the artist, Tony Sklepic, also works.

Comments

16 responses to “In west Philadelphia born and raised…”

  1. Trevor Avatar
    Trevor

    So good. Much respect to the artist and to the recipient.

  2. Trevor Avatar
    Trevor

    So good. Much respect to the artist and to the recipient.

  3. meow Avatar
    meow

    lol that’s awful

    not the skill level of the tattooist or anything, just the fact that someone has this picture on them forever. look at the shitty adjustable cap haha.

  4. meow Avatar
    meow

    lol that’s awful

    not the skill level of the tattooist or anything, just the fact that someone has this picture on them forever. look at the shitty adjustable cap haha.

  5. Xander Avatar
    Xander

    Love it! I used to watch that show all the time.

  6. Xander Avatar
    Xander

    Love it! I used to watch that show all the time.

  7. Nexi Zydrate Avatar

    that is simply awesome!!
    loved that show so much, cried when it finished!

  8. Nexi Zydrate Avatar

    that is simply awesome!!
    loved that show so much, cried when it finished!

  9. nytestar Avatar
    nytestar

    That’s just amazing! I love it. The colors are awesome.

  10. nytestar Avatar
    nytestar

    That’s just amazing! I love it. The colors are awesome.

  11. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Dude, new best portrait ever! I still watch The Fresh Prince of Bel Air when I’ve got spare time. Thank Thor for DVDs!

  12. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Dude, new best portrait ever! I still watch The Fresh Prince of Bel Air when I’ve got spare time. Thank Thor for DVDs!

  13. caleb Avatar
    caleb

    I got to see this in person today 😀 not to bragg or anything. So great

  14. caleb Avatar
    caleb

    I got to see this in person today 😀 not to bragg or anything. So great

  15. Y0SH Avatar
    Y0SH

    doesn’t prince have his left ear pierced?

  16. Y0SH Avatar
    Y0SH

    doesn’t prince have his left ear pierced?

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