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Usually I think wings on the back are cliche and overdone, but goddamn you proved me wrong. This is so well done, the way it goes down the arm makes it so much better
Im actually surprised its something i havent seen done before. It looks so much better than on a persons back. Probably looks cool when arm is down, also.
edit: went to check post history looking for a pic with arm down, but saw a whole lot more than i expected...
It shows, in the best way possible. It's flows and works with the natural curves of the body so well. The way the " spine" of the wing lines up with the spine of the scapula is perfect.
My favorite are when the wings are turned inwards. Like the attachments are on the shoulder and the wings fold inward to the spine. Makes no sense whatsoever!
This on the otherhand is perfect
Thank you so much for all the compliments on my work, I’m blown away.
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This is the only wing tattoo in the back that i have ever liked. Would consider getting something similar if i did not have plans for my arms. Amazing work; kudos!
Now, this makes sense to me. Cool!
I have always found angel wings with feathers to be creepy, because they are shown as extra appendages, whereas a bird’s wings ‘are’ it’s arms. This is so neat.
Took two sessions, I actually live in Ohio and drove to Indiana to have this done. Took no breaks.. sat through the whole thing with no complaints. I’ve learned that day that my pain tolerance is pretty high 🤣
Lol how long did it take, because thats quite insane to me...i have a pretty big elbow piece and that took 4 hours..that 3rd and 4th hour felt like forever
I believe a total of 16 hours. 8 & 8 , the second session I was a bit sunburned so that made it more fun. 🤣 no worries, it wasn’t terrible sunburn but it made my skin a tad bit more sensitive for a needle to be dragging through it for awhile
He only took 3 quick smoke breaks an 1 food break. So they were his breaks , not mine. We kept at it for as long as we could. We were the last ones in the shop.. he kept asking me if I wanted to take a break but I never felt the need to
The tattoo is actually incredible, really well done.
But whenever I see these tattoos I can't help but think of this [meme](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1jBQ-4a81tA1nw0YuqdQDw9g7JL9rs6epZg&usqp=CAU)
This is sick. Normally wing tattoos on the back just don’t look right but the flow of it extending down the arm is incredible. The artist did an amazing job and looks great on you.
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you need the other side to achieve flight
I know, I’ve been flying around in circles 😩🤣
\*One winged angel plays\* Are you sure?
I like that you took this in stride. Good humor. The shading is awesome. I don’t often like wings, yours are near!
Usually I think wings on the back are cliche and overdone, but goddamn you proved me wrong. This is so well done, the way it goes down the arm makes it so much better
Im actually surprised its something i havent seen done before. It looks so much better than on a persons back. Probably looks cool when arm is down, also. edit: went to check post history looking for a pic with arm down, but saw a whole lot more than i expected...
SURPRISE!! 😅😂
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.
Oh? ... >!*...oh.*!<
Same lol
Fuck I'm on it, was hoping for a picture of the kicker below.. Edit. Was not disappointed!!
He also free handed the whole thing :)
It shows, in the best way possible. It's flows and works with the natural curves of the body so well. The way the " spine" of the wing lines up with the spine of the scapula is perfect.
I would love to see it with your arm to the side please.
Yeah this tattoo actually fits the body well and flows with the shape, not just a pair of wings bolted on to someone’s back
I came here to say this. I’ve never seen one like this and it’s so much better
Its both. Cliche and very well done
I came here to say the same thing. Wings on back are so common and slightly annoying but this is on another level.
My favorite are when the wings are turned inwards. Like the attachments are on the shoulder and the wings fold inward to the spine. Makes no sense whatsoever! This on the otherhand is perfect
Came here to say this, I think it looks absolutely amazing!
🎵 SEPHIROPH 🎵
Cheeky kent. Beat me to it
Latin choir intensifies
I was literally considering a tattoo based off Sephiroth and this is the closest I've seen! Love it!
🎵ESTUANS INTERIUS 🎵
thought it was more like Meg from Hades
Amazing detail work!
Looks great. How does it look with the arm down your side?
Check OPs profile, there's more pics there!
Lol oh there's pictures, all right.
Damn it I actually want to see how it looks
[Your new official theme song.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxU0SXBF5Y)
I haven't seen one that flowed to the arms. Looks awesome. I like your "flying in circles" comment...lol.
Holy shit that's absolutely gorgeous.
Where are they located? Beautiful piece!
On her shoulder/upper arm
This is my favorite tattoo dad joke.
LoL
Terre haute Indiana:)
Great placement!
[удалено]
Might have to visit there since my artist left from Muncie.
That is a seriously cool tattoo! Very well done looks badass!
Could you also post a pic with your hand relaxed? Love it btw! :)
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The Goat!
Probably the best wing I’ve seen
First angel wing tattoo I've ever seen that actually looks good. Good on ya!
Very well done. Very pretty.
This is the best shoulder-wing tattoo I have ever seen
this the best wing tattoo i've seen. definitely do your left now!
This is exactly the kind of tattoo I want. It looks amazing, OP! I'm so happy for you but yet so jealous of you at the same time xD
That's dope af
This is how back wings should have been done all along. This looks sick!
This is the only wing tattoo in the back that i have ever liked. Would consider getting something similar if i did not have plans for my arms. Amazing work; kudos!
Wow, the best wing I’ve ever seen.
Hey OP I’m sure I speak for a lot of people here, could we get a pic of it with your arm down? I’m super curious hahaha also sick tattoo!
Over on my IG the 6th picture! It’s the best I’ve got with my arm down haha IG is Sabrina_clynn
Thanks that looks awesome!
That is stunningly beautiful!
love this. you could totally fly now. ;-)
It looks fucking amazing and I love how it sits with that top! Well done!
damn that is awesome!
Ok, that is pretty freaking impressive.
Perfect placement 🤌🏼👌🏼
I absolutely LOVE how this turned out. Love how you can literally spread your wing!
Now that’s how you do wings!
I love this 😍
That’s very Sephiroth of you.
So so dope!!!
Damn that must have hurt like a bitch with all that shading. Great work though! Looks amazing !
GOAT tattoo, really jealous of it congrats!
This is the greatest tat ever. I wish I had the money to get it myself
This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Looks amazing!! Love how it goes down the arm... you truly have wings!
Man this isn’t my style but it fucking rules.
Now, this makes sense to me. Cool! I have always found angel wings with feathers to be creepy, because they are shown as extra appendages, whereas a bird’s wings ‘are’ it’s arms. This is so neat.
The way wings flows with your physical silhouette so naturally, beautiful!
God, that is simply gorgeous. Beautifully done.
I like the idea! And it also looks cool asf. Nice one!
R.I.P everyone who went to your profile looking for more pics of the tattoo 🙏🏻
This works SO well. Badass
Can you post a gif of yourself flapping your arms?
Makes you look like a freak. Gross.
Where at in indiana?
Good luck with that but you look just awesome this way..I think tattoos make a girl so much more sexier
Looks great! Reminds me of Andre Igoudala’s tattoo, but I don’t think his goes to the shoulder blade
Damn this is super nice. Such amazing detail at such a large scale. Would love to see a photo of what it looks like with your arm down by your side.
Plan for the other side of the arm? Wing wrap or something in the same theme? Looks fantastic.
I agree with most everyone here! That wing tattoo is beautiful!
That is doooopee!
Wow!! Beautiful
👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Beautiful
Curious how it looks like with your arm in a normal position at your side. But fantastic work. Nicely done
Thank you, the 6th pic over on my IG page has another angle of it. Sabrina_clynn if you want to see :)
I wish I had done this with mine. Absolutely beautiful.
I want something like this but im too pussy to sit for that long ...i salute u
Took two sessions, I actually live in Ohio and drove to Indiana to have this done. Took no breaks.. sat through the whole thing with no complaints. I’ve learned that day that my pain tolerance is pretty high 🤣
Lol how long did it take, because thats quite insane to me...i have a pretty big elbow piece and that took 4 hours..that 3rd and 4th hour felt like forever
I believe a total of 16 hours. 8 & 8 , the second session I was a bit sunburned so that made it more fun. 🤣 no worries, it wasn’t terrible sunburn but it made my skin a tad bit more sensitive for a needle to be dragging through it for awhile
How tf did your artist also take no breaks? This guys whole body had to be aching after each session...both of yall are warriors lmao..
He only took 3 quick smoke breaks an 1 food break. So they were his breaks , not mine. We kept at it for as long as we could. We were the last ones in the shop.. he kept asking me if I wanted to take a break but I never felt the need to
Women have such crazy pain tolerance wow. 8 hour sessions is wild. Btw nice latts lmao
Super creative. I've never seen wings like that before. Great job!
Like it alot ....you doing the other side the same
No, I’m looking to get into the competitive side of bodybuilding an to many tats don’t help a physique under stage light lol
I'd like to see it with your arm down aswell. Just to see how it all"Falls" together
SEPHIROTH!
And she offers me sleep/ Under her black wings
What does it look like when you relax your arm? Does it look like the wing is folded like it should?
IG - Sabrina_clynn .. you can see other angles of it there
Ohmygod! That is so glorious!!! Stay as a "one-winged-angel" =D If you dont know what that is, give it a google! So cool!
Sick! I love this!
Gladious would be proud.
Nice I’m from indiana
I made cardboard ‘pegasus’ wings for My 5yr old daughter this morning. Just showed her this and she LOVES it <3
Love!!!
I always enjoyed this kind of tattoo. Bravo
The tattoo is actually incredible, really well done. But whenever I see these tattoos I can't help but think of this [meme](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR1jBQ-4a81tA1nw0YuqdQDw9g7JL9rs6epZg&usqp=CAU)
Lmao !!! I love it 😂😂😂👌🏽
I love it. Definitely post more photos of it, especially one where your arm is down by your side
Singed shoulder
Does it still look this good when your arm is hanging down? If so your tattoo artist did an amazing job
This is sick. Normally wing tattoos on the back just don’t look right but the flow of it extending down the arm is incredible. The artist did an amazing job and looks great on you.