Each tattoo reflects a piece of my soul and story. Art etched on my skin, always with me, a living gallery of who I am.
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Learn MoreI’m in the midst of a significant life transition — closing one chapter and stepping into the next. As part of this journey, my tattoo is evolving too, merging with the old to create something new. Featuring flowers, a mandala, and Medusa, each element symbolizes my story: honoring my past, celebrating my growth, embracing my future, and reflecting the beauty and complexity woven throughout life.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I am transformation etched in ink-chapters closed and new ones boldly unfolding. My skin speaks of resilience and growth. Beneath this canvas lives a veteran, a doctor, a yogi, an equestrian, an artist, and a lover of life. So judge if you will — but know this: every line and color reflects the multidimensional soul that I am. My canvas is my rebellion and my truth. I will be seen, and I will be seen in colors that dare to tell my story — raw, radiant, and unapologetically mine.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I win, it’s time to live a little — first, a well-earned getaway with friends to recharge and celebrate life. Then, I’ll finish my home gym to keep my body and mind strong. And of course… more tattoos! You can never have too much art when your skin is the canvas.
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