Count Every Beautiful Thing We Can See

By Jordan Ginsberg • Apr 6th, 2009 • Category: ModBlog


We’ve featured this beautiful Chris Dingwell backpiece before in a more unfinished state and hot holy damn, it is looking tremendous. The cloud effect, which was discussed at length in the previous post, is much clearer now, the classical-style nudes are a great touch, and the birds on her shoulder are a lovely addition as well. Hopefully we’re kept in the loop if this goes any further!

(Tattoo by Chris Dingwell at Sanctuary Tattoo in Portland, Maine.)

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47 Responses »

  1. Sabbath on April 6th, 2009 at 10:28 am:

    Always wanted to claim firsties :) Beautiful birds, rocking piece

  2. markysixx on April 6th, 2009 at 10:42 am:

    Marriage?

  3. Bigal on April 6th, 2009 at 10:43 am:

    That’s beautiful!
    I’d be afraid my significant other will get lost in paradise. ^^

  4. RIRRIAN on April 6th, 2009 at 10:55 am:

    that is honestly one of the most /stunning/ pieces i’ve seen. the arm piece especially. <3

  5. MRC on April 6th, 2009 at 11:04 am:

    This is absolutely amazing.

  6. goldust on April 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am:

    What’s wrong with birds in the right end corner?

  7. Ron on April 6th, 2009 at 11:15 am:

    Beautiful tattoo on a beautiful girl

  8. Tom V. on April 6th, 2009 at 11:38 am:

    Wish you guys had a bigger picture, I’d love to zoom in and look at some of that detail work cause it just looks incredible!

  9. molly on April 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am:

    woowww

  10. nickels on April 6th, 2009 at 12:02 pm:

    absolutely stunning!!
    i love the arm piece the most also, but obviously the entire thing is gorg.

  11. JamieKirsten on April 6th, 2009 at 12:06 pm:

    This is stunning!

  12. veganjello on April 6th, 2009 at 12:08 pm:

    That’s absolutely amazing!

  13. Joli Suicide on April 6th, 2009 at 12:36 pm:

    that is incredibly gorgeous!

  14. brittney on April 6th, 2009 at 1:17 pm:

    oh my golly! who did this?

  15. Burcu on April 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm:

    Breathtaking!

  16. Candice on April 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm:

    so beautiful. and perfect. ughhh <3

  17. VOMIT on April 6th, 2009 at 2:07 pm:

    Holy shit that is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  18. Random. on April 6th, 2009 at 2:14 pm:

    Hooray for Neutral Milk Hotel.
    This has shown up on the amazing_ink livejournal community and it deserves all the recognition it’s gotten.
    I really love the work I’ve seen coming from Sanctuary Tattoo.
    The way that wing curves with her shoulder is perfect!

  19. lightsout on April 6th, 2009 at 2:37 pm:

    Amazing backpiece, and shes gorgeous as well.

  20. Lucy on April 6th, 2009 at 5:25 pm:

    WOAH. Just.. w.. oo..aaaahhh.

  21. The sky conspires to swallow me. on April 6th, 2009 at 6:47 pm:

    This is so beautiful, I’m speechless.

  22. butt on April 6th, 2009 at 8:26 pm:

    Am I the only one that thinks Adam’s hair looks like a bad toupee?

  23. Kalinkina on April 6th, 2009 at 8:42 pm:

    Stunning.

  24. lauren on April 6th, 2009 at 8:56 pm:

    wow wow HOLY SHIT
    i LOVE it! i love classic inspired tattoos they are just so classy and timeless. BEAUTIFUL.

  25. lauren on April 6th, 2009 at 8:57 pm:

    i want to see wat the birds like round the front. im so jealous right now.

  26. Tom on April 6th, 2009 at 8:57 pm:

    Can’t believe how strange it is to be anything at all…

  27. Navi on April 6th, 2009 at 9:01 pm:

    <3 Sanctuary.

  28. prick! on April 6th, 2009 at 9:57 pm:

    Really hate the guy’s hair. Otherwise, a remarkable piece.

  29. kier on April 6th, 2009 at 11:16 pm:

    wow.

  30. eternal_bliss on April 7th, 2009 at 12:32 am:

    wow.. stunning! love grey shading.. looks amazing

  31. Jenn on April 7th, 2009 at 1:11 am:

    the guys hair and the inked breast. its like an orange.

  32. xBUUBAx on April 7th, 2009 at 1:21 am:

    A b9er on Modblog! Sweet!

  33. Isis pt on April 7th, 2009 at 9:09 am:

    Absolutely stunning back piece. I’m in love with the bird section.
    Have to agree on the breast of the female figure, it kinda stands out in the bad way, it also bothers me a little that they don’t have the feet :(

  34. possessed on April 7th, 2009 at 10:51 am:

    That’s beautiful! Is she planning to have it coloured in? I really like the way it looks in black and white.

  35. DistortedSmiles on April 7th, 2009 at 1:11 pm:

    Wowza.

  36. Lilee on April 7th, 2009 at 7:54 pm:

    This is absolutely stunning! I would love to see a bigger picture of it.

  37. Brooklynn on April 7th, 2009 at 8:03 pm:

    Stunning! tattoo!

  38. brokenpretty on April 7th, 2009 at 8:06 pm:

    absolutely amazing art work.

  39. max on April 7th, 2009 at 8:53 pm:

    wow… this is amazing!
    so beautiful!

  40. deerheart on April 8th, 2009 at 4:38 am:

    fine art tattoo, very good work.

  41. la on April 8th, 2009 at 6:35 pm:

    whuh, it is really beautiful!
    congratulations!

  42. C Lynn on April 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm:

    This is one of the most amazing pieces I have ever seen

  43. kbi the crowing on April 9th, 2009 at 10:14 am:

    the shading is so gorgeous
    i love the birds as well
    amazing piece of art

  44. BME: Tattoo, Piercing and Body Modification News » ModBlog » This Week in BME on April 11th, 2009 at 2:02 am:

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  45. liz on April 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm:

    *nice*

  46. Mahekun on April 18th, 2009 at 1:12 pm:

    Breathtaking, a real work of art.

  47. Heather on April 24th, 2009 at 3:13 am:

    This is a very beautiful and elegant piece…I love it.

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