Amanda June Vezendy

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent was my scrollwork collarbone/chest piece by Russ Abbott. This tattoo is different from the rest, the actual imagery doesn't have hidden meaning but rather the artist was the reason for my tattoo. Background- I do balloon animals, for over 20 years now, and I started doing adult balloon animals at the events held at Russ's shop. I will never forget the day he referred to me, ME, as an artist. He saw my talent and its a reminder to me to not compare my art to others. I am an artist.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

Each tattoo would say something different, like captions of my life. My back piece is the good and evil whispering in my ear. My spine piece is a floral morse code saying "Create Chaos". My floral arm sleeve is my wedding bouquet. I designed the moth piece for my past, present, and the future. My balloon dog shows my art origin. The bees and my jellyfish depict my admiration of fear. The impala on my shin, known for easily avoiding obstacles, ironically covers a massive scar. I could g

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I won, I would invest it in my company. Right now my company is a side hobby and I have big dreams of the art I would love to showcase in it. At the moment I am slowly turning my balloon waste into longterm usable art pieces like bags and wall art. I would love to be able to take time of my actual job to really imerse myself into the art and even collaborate with some of my favorite artists that inspire me.