Not that I’d ever advise anyone that such a tattoo is a good idea, but… holy crap. That’s kinda beautiful. Looks like it might be inspired by Alan Lee‘s artwork?
Oh, and I know that it’s probably a Lord of the Rings tattoo, with presumably Gimli and Legolas in the two corners, but we’ll just pretend that that’s Glóin and The Hobbit era Legolas, son of Thranduil, so that my pun-tastic title can stay.
Holy shmoly…can you imagine the needles that went into that? But it’s so hypnotic. That guy should go topless and walk backwards all the time.
I have a Boromir tattoo:)
That is one gorgeous piece of artwork, on or off the skin. I can only imagine the pain the guy went through to have that whole thing put on his back! Still, very impressive!
I’m not 100% certain, but I believe I’ve seen that exact layout on a poster before. Either way, it looks fantastic!
Wow … that is an ambitious tattoo! It is lovely, though I’d rather have it on my wall than on my back.
Awww, he has freckles on his back too. It gives the tattoo an old-world look, like someone spilled ale on him.
My childhood best friend’s cousin had this poster in his basement. Not totally sure what era it’s from, but I’m guessing late 70’s/early 80’s. :D Love the art!
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iGhnEQ2gKhI/S-g8mTxTwOI/AAAAAAAAAIs/vgcrI3681-s/s1600/the-lord-of-the-rings.jpg
Well, seeing as Lord of the Rings was born from The Hobbit, I think we can go head and give your puntastic title full clearance.
I have this poster! The artist is Jimmy Cauty.
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