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.

Geometric Couples Tattoo

I love this double design running across a couple, done by Montreal’s Maika Houde (maikatattooart.com, also on Facebook and Instagram). You may be reminded, as I was when I saw this, of some of the pieces done by Little Swastika, and Maika told me that she’s always found inspiration in his art, so when this couple came to her looking for a shared tattoo she jumped at the opportunity to adapt the style to her own portfolio. It’s still in progress in these pictures, but already stands on its own. I really like that each tattoo is great on its own, but when you bring them together they become so much more… this of course works as a great metaphor for love.

Zoom in for a closer look.

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Maika is actually in Toronto right now, doing a guest spot at Exotix, although her week is already full. I actually had a chance — by complete surprise — to see some of her fresh work in person because we hosted Russ Foxx‘s suspension event at our studio yesterday. Here are two pieces she’s done in Toronto, the one on the left being the one I got to see. Hmmm… I think she likes hexagons?

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Comments

4 responses to “Geometric Couples Tattoo”

  1. John Avatar
    John

    Hexagons, not hexagrams. 🙂

  2. John Avatar
    John

    Also, beautiful tattoos. I kind of like the wireframe (unfinished) look of the couples tattoo. A lot of geometric stuff end up feeling very similar, but that gives it a new feel entirely. I’m sure the finished piece will be super cool too.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I’m just full of typos today 🙂

  4. SketchedLilly Avatar

    These are so amazing! I love the style of them.

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