Chris Heck

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I have always been fascinated with the story of Pegasus and Bellerophon, but I chose this piece as my first and only current tattoo due to my first tennis coaches passing when I was only 14 years old. I always said if I get a piece I would get a pegasus so that he will protect me from above as he also had a pegasus on the same place on his arm. Another sign for me was my grandfather’s passing, as he was a big ferrari fan so I felt having a horse specially pegasus was the best memory of the

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My ink would say for me to push my hardest no matter what I’m doing, to display bravery and remembrance of those who I am living for. That these two significant figures are here for me and protecting me, as well as telling me to enjoy every moment, as it can be taken at any time. My coach was only 27 at the time of his passing, and he is on my arm telling me to make the most of this life with courage and humility.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would definitely get another piece to add on to this again at Bangbang. I am also a professional tennis player and I would use the funds to help fund my career and the rest of my college tuition.