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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.

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Heavy Scars Over Heavy Black

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Coyote Black

Can’t thank chasethebeard enough for submitting this! I’m always a fan of scars over black but this really looks amazing!

black scarification

Artist Credit Chase Suarez

This seems to be a cover up, and a hell of a way to cover something in my opinion! Solid black over existing tattoos sometimes will leave you with a “ghost” of the covered tattoo where you can see the lines underneath. The scars here really do wonders to break up an outline!

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28 responses to “Heavy Scars Over Heavy Black”

  1. Ona Adonai Avatar
    Ona Adonai

    The fade out of the black to skin tone is sloppy

  2. Ona Adonai Avatar
    Ona Adonai

    The fade out of the black to skin tone is sloppy

  3. Ona Adonai Avatar
    Ona Adonai

    The fade out of the black to skin tone is sloppy

  4. Ona Adonai Avatar
    Ona Adonai

    The fade out of the black to skin tone is sloppy

  5. chase suarez Avatar
    chase suarez

    thank you so much!

  6. chase suarez Avatar
    chase suarez

    thank you so much!

  7. chase suarez Avatar
    chase suarez

    thank you so much!

  8. chase suarez Avatar
    chase suarez

    thank you so much!

  9. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I would love to see the scar fresh! It looks like it healed pretty evenly. Was the center circle cut more boldly/wider, or did it just heal that way?

  10. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I would love to see the scar fresh! It looks like it healed pretty evenly. Was the center circle cut more boldly/wider, or did it just heal that way?

  11. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I would love to see the scar fresh! It looks like it healed pretty evenly. Was the center circle cut more boldly/wider, or did it just heal that way?

  12. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    I would love to see the scar fresh! It looks like it healed pretty evenly. Was the center circle cut more boldly/wider, or did it just heal that way?

  13. metarune Avatar
    metarune

    Woooow.

  14. metarune Avatar
    metarune

    Woooow.

  15. metarune Avatar
    metarune

    Woooow.

  16. metarune Avatar
    metarune

    Woooow.

  17. Josie Avatar
    Josie

    This is gorgeous! I’ve never considered scarification for myself, but the ideas are rolling now! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece 🙂

  18. Josie Avatar
    Josie

    This is gorgeous! I’ve never considered scarification for myself, but the ideas are rolling now! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece 🙂

  19. Josie Avatar
    Josie

    This is gorgeous! I’ve never considered scarification for myself, but the ideas are rolling now! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece 🙂

  20. Josie Avatar
    Josie

    This is gorgeous! I’ve never considered scarification for myself, but the ideas are rolling now! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece 🙂

  21. V Avatar
    V

    The scars look lovely!

  22. V Avatar
    V

    The scars look lovely!

  23. V Avatar
    V

    The scars look lovely!

  24. V Avatar
    V

    The scars look lovely!

  25. Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD) Avatar
    Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD)

    absolutely amazing, took my breath away!

  26. Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD) Avatar
    Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD)

    absolutely amazing, took my breath away!

  27. Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD) Avatar
    Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD)

    absolutely amazing, took my breath away!

  28. Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD) Avatar
    Steven Walsh (BIOHAZARD)

    absolutely amazing, took my breath away!

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