Ashley Shottenkirk

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I haven't had any new tattoos recently but my first two done on the same day. My left wrist was a memorial piece, for my cousin; also done by a relative. Melting clock Dahlia with the time at 420 for my cousin's birthday day with with you where here wrapping around. The second one is on my finger, Always;...that means always continue through hardship. It's a suicide reminder that I am here for better days to continue on my lives journey. I am a survivor....

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My ink tells many stories of my past and the journey that I continue on. My art represents my heritage and community.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the 25,000 I want to give it back to my community and the elementary school that I work for. The reasons I want to give back because the California education and homeless crises. California education is taking from education, hurting the special education programs that we need for our students. Homeless crises his risen in the past 5 year. I was once homes one and off for 15 years. Giving back to better education and my community. Everyone deserves a place to call home and education.