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Tag: Flesh Removal Scarification

  • The Friday Follow-up

    Written by

    Rob

    We’re going to kick off Friday with a big black arm.  While I was digging through the archives to find a great pair of before and after shots I realized it had been a while since we’ve seen scarification over top of blackwork in a while.  Thankfully the_absolute sent in this pair of pictures of a scar he did earlier in the year.

    Fresh

    Keep on reading to see how the scar turned out.

    Healed

    I love how well this turned out.  At first glance you wouldn’t even know it was a scar.  You can check out more of Iestyn’s work in his scarification portfolio gallery.

    The single most asked question when it comes to scarification and branding photos is “what will it look like healed”.   So we’re always on the look out for fresh/healed scar photos, so if you’re an artist who would like to be featured in the follow-up, or you’re someone who has scar work done, please send in your photos.

  • The Friday Follow-up

    Written by

    Rob

    This Friday we’ve got a special edition of the follow-up.  JesseV from Thrive Studios in Cambridge, On was gracious enough to send in a pair of healed scars.

    First up we have a scar from two years ago.  The detail in this photo isn’t great, but it should give you the rough idea of the scar before you see the finished product.

    Fresh - 2 years ago

    Next we have a scar that was done about one year ago.  What you’re seeing is the end result of a 6 hour cutting session.

    Fresh - 1 year ago

    To see what both these scars look like today, you know what to do.

    Two years later, that flower now looks like this.

    Healed - 2 years later

    As for that marathon 6 hour session, here’s what came of it, one year later.

    Healed - 1 year later

    You can see more work by JesseV in his BME portfolio gallery.

  • Domo Sayagata, Mr. Willie

    Written by

    Rob

    This sayagata patterned cutting was done by Sweden’s own Willie.  The recipient is actually Willie’s apprentice, and I have to say that is one lucky apprentice.  At the time this photo was taken the scar is 4 days old, which is a nice time to take a picture as the scar is still fresh, but the bleeding has stopped and any swelling has died down.

    Given the level of detail required for a design like this, I’d day Willie pulled it off really well.

  • She’s Heartless

    Written by

    Rob

    Ok, so she may not be heartless, but she is missing some skin in the shape of a heart.  Normally when we see scarification and tattoos combined it’s a scar design over top of blackwork, or a cutting used to enhance a tattoo (or vice versa).   In this case we’ve got a scar that cuts right through her vast assortment of chest tattoos.  It gives a nice contrast to them as it shows that underneath her skin, which is covered in spider webs and zombie legs, she has a heart that is strong enough to push through her exterior.  So no matter what someone may judge about how she looks from the outside, what matters most is what is inside.  Then again we’re here to admire her, which shouldn’t be a problem considering how pretty she is.

    You can check out more of Anders’ work in his scarification portfolio.

  • The Friday Follow-up

    Written by

    Rob

    It’s Black Friday which means you’re either out brawling in store over the best deal on overpriced electronics, or you’re curled up at home nursing your food hangover.  In either case, it is still Friday which means it’s time for another scarification follow-up.

    This week we’re looking at another scar by John Joyce.  Now there are two fresh pictures as the cutting was done in multiple sessions, which means you’ll get a chance to see how the initial cutting healed up in the time between the two sessions.

    Fresh

    Fresh

    Keep on reading to see how it healed up.

    Well, it’s been 15 months now since the scar was cut, and here’s how it looks today.

    It’s interesting to see how the scar healed differently in the area by the knee as opposed to the upper thigh.  I’m guessing that has to do with there being more movement in that area.  To check out more of John’s work, head on over to his scarification gallery.

    If you’ve had scar work done, or are a scarification artist, please send in your fresh and healed scar photos for the Friday Follow-ups.  One of the most popular requests I get whenever a fresh scar is posted is for a follow up photo.

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