"My ink is more than art—it's the story of my life etched into skin. Each piece marks a memory, a turning point, emotion made tangible
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Enter For Free"I'll be honest—my ink isn’t high-end. That’s part of why I’m entering this competition: I want a chance to revamp and evolve. I’ve spent the last seven years in prison, and most of my tattoos are pick-and-pokes—simple, raw, and done by people I love. They may not be polished, but to me, they’re priceless—like permanent friendship bracelets, each one carrying a piece of my past and the bonds that got me through."
If your ink could speak, what would it say?"If my ink could speak, it wouldn’t whisper—it would sing, cry, and laugh. It would say: 'This is the story of a life lived fully—marked by love, shaped by loss, built through friendship, and healed by music. These lines and symbols are more than art; they are confessions, memories, and milestones. Some were etched in pain, others in joy, but all are true. I am the voice of survival, of transformation, of soul made visible. I am the ink, and this is the story I tell.&r
What would you do with the $25,000?"If I win the $25,000, I would use it as a powerful step toward transformation. I’d invest in quality cover-ups and new work that honors where I’ve been while representing who I’m becoming. This wouldn’t just be about aesthetics—it would be about reclaiming my canvas, turning pain into power, and writing the next chapter of my story with intention and artistry. It would also give me the chance to support the artists who understand the depth behind every design&
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