My ink is more than art — it’s a map of survival, growth, and identity. Each piece tells a story I couldn’t find the words for at the time.
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Learn MoreMy latest tattoo is a quiet tribute to my cat, Quinn — my little shadow, my calm in the chaos. He used to sit on the windowsill among my plants, soaking up the sun, watching the world with this peaceful presence that made everything feel still and safe. It’s the most serene scene I can think of, and now it lives on my skin. That image — Quinn nestled in the greenery, framed by light — reminds me daily of simple joys, unconditional love, and how even the smallest soul can
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I remember for you.” I’d hear the soft rustle of leaves, feel the warmth of the sun through a window, and the quiet weight of love curled beside me. My ink would speak in whispers — not loud or showy — just present, just real. It would say, “He was here. He mattered. And so do you.” It would remind me to slow down, breathe, and find peace in small things — like the way sunlight falls on a windowsill or the way love never really leaves, it just changes
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate $5,000 of that to an animal non-profit. The test I would pay some credit cards off and maybe go a on nice beach vacation. Okay yes cliche I know. It would be life changing to be honest.
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