I’ve shown you the black half of this tattoo before, but I just had to share the full version, split up into balanced left and right luminosities, by Lionel at Out of Step (seriously, I know I push his work a lot, but do check out his gallery for more pictures).
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I *really* like the concept of totally tattooed black arms…
Got a few ideas of myself, but I’ll just have to wait and see…
love the look at the end of the black sleeve
the end of the black sleeve is amazing
that looks amazing.
I don’t think I can get tired of seeing that black arm.
that is spectacular and astonishing, wow.
I think I’ve said it before, but I love the way the black fades (wanting a better word for this, but am just to tired to think of it) out at the top. Oh, no wait. I just love black work in general.
I’d like to see the end of the black sleeve up close.
I’d like to see the upper part of his left arm black to fully complete the ‘negative image’ look…
*n
i love this.
This is kind of hard to see, actually….too much contrast in the photo, maybe?
HOT. One with the face maybe?!
that does look really nice :)
I not a fan of much of that guy’s work but I do like this one :-P
wow, that’s gorgeous. I also love the ending of the blackwork.
Lionel, J’aime bien ton travail, je crois que pendant quelques ans j’irais a lyon a me faire tatuer.
Au revoir mon ami,
~Camilo
* another fan of his work!
I really REALLY love his work… I wish Lionel would visit Toronto someday and do some work here…. I would love to get something with his flair!!
I agree with SnailLuv – a bit hard to see in this picture.
But I like the 2 colour concept. Very cool.
I love it.
Oh. God. Solid. Black. Tattoo!
I LOVE the way the black arm mixxes into his skin; its like rough brush strokes or something. Very cool.
like the filthy look of the blackwork.
tres chic lionel!
IAM link fixed YAY (I hate being dumb) Anyways love the pic
I thought the top of the black looked like tree tops.
Very pretty.
follow the link, there’s more images on pg4…
I love everything Lionel ever does, and this is one of my very favourites :]
I guess I’m not “artsy” enough but I still can’t find myself liking too much of Lionel’s work.
I’m not slagging him. I looked through his portfolio and it’s obvious he’s a talented guy (see: http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/miniport/A60612/high/bmepb286585.jpg)
All the scratchy lines (like at the top of this sleeve) and the childish overall look of a lot of the pieces just don’t jive aesthetically with me.
I looooove this.
best everrr
i’ve seen this photo i love it! i just got tattooed by lionel, he’s really great!
Wonderful
this is really nice work. it reminds me of fabric from ikea (the black stuff….)
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15594&catalogId=10103&storeId=3&productId=74749&langId=-15&categoryId=16128&chosenPartNumber=60104882
So beautiful!
I really love the top of the black arm. Its so simple but works really really well. :o)
I like that a lot