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.

Strawberry Scars Forever

Starting hump day off with a fresh and fruity scar sent in by Pollux.  Hopefully we’ll see this one again as a follow-up.

Comments

18 responses to “Strawberry Scars Forever”

  1. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Pretty sure those are hops vines and flowers.
    Additional evidence: the design on his shirt, including the stem of grain, looks like it’s describing the beer brewing process.

    http://www.google.com/search?q=hops&tbm=isch

  2. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Pretty sure those are hops vines and flowers.
    Additional evidence: the design on his shirt, including the stem of grain, looks like it’s describing the beer brewing process.

    http://www.google.com/search?q=hops&tbm=isch

  3. billy sastard Avatar

    i suggest that perhaps its a hops vine, instead of a strawberry. i’d love the artist to let us know. Thanks, Rob, for feeding our minds.

  4. billy sastard Avatar

    i suggest that perhaps its a hops vine, instead of a strawberry. i’d love the artist to let us know. Thanks, Rob, for feeding our minds.

  5. Codex Avatar
    Codex

    I wholly agree with Sir Sastards’ postulation.

  6. Codex Avatar
    Codex

    I wholly agree with Sir Sastards’ postulation.

  7. ang Avatar
    ang

    yes, it is a hop vine 😉 (he’s my hubby..) he has a matching hop vine tattoo sleeve on his other arm, the scarification is a work in progress and will be a full sleeve piece once completed to match the other arm..

  8. ang Avatar
    ang

    yes, it is a hop vine 😉 (he’s my hubby..) he has a matching hop vine tattoo sleeve on his other arm, the scarification is a work in progress and will be a full sleeve piece once completed to match the other arm..

  9. Rob Avatar

    Well, this just goes to show that never drinking alcohol reduces the chance you’ll recognize a hops vine.

  10. Rob Avatar

    Well, this just goes to show that never drinking alcohol reduces the chance you’ll recognize a hops vine.

  11. Pollux Avatar
    Pollux

    Yes, they are hops………….I should have bothered popping that in the description after all the conversations I had with people when I got the other sleeve tattooed……..

    Will be sure to post up healed/healing photos along the way.

    Big shout out to Rob from Industrial Strength in Sydney, Australia. Awesome work as always.

  12. Pollux Avatar
    Pollux

    Yes, they are hops………….I should have bothered popping that in the description after all the conversations I had with people when I got the other sleeve tattooed……..

    Will be sure to post up healed/healing photos along the way.

    Big shout out to Rob from Industrial Strength in Sydney, Australia. Awesome work as always.

  13. przeciwka Avatar
    przeciwka

    Strawberry beers forever!

    fixed:)

  14. przeciwka Avatar
    przeciwka

    Strawberry beers forever!

    fixed:)

  15. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I thought it was an artichoke. But. I’m really not that familiar with hops. Beer…yes. Hops…not so much. But, it is very clean work and I’d like to see a follow up.

  16. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I thought it was an artichoke. But. I’m really not that familiar with hops. Beer…yes. Hops…not so much. But, it is very clean work and I’d like to see a follow up.

  17. Pollux Avatar
    Pollux

    Three month photos have now been uploaded…….

    Been loving going to school (I’m studying education and volunteer a fair bit at my daughter’s school) in short sleeve t-shirts. The conversations you have with a 6-7 year old regarding stuff like this are quite interesting.

  18. Pollux Avatar
    Pollux

    Three month photos have now been uploaded…….

    Been loving going to school (I’m studying education and volunteer a fair bit at my daughter’s school) in short sleeve t-shirts. The conversations you have with a 6-7 year old regarding stuff like this are quite interesting.

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