My ink tells the story of learning about tattooing the industry and collecting from the best.
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My most recent tattoo was inspired by 90s tattooers and tattoo art as well as inspiration from my friend Nathan Kostechko’s personal style. I’m a big fan of 80s-90s black and grey and artists like Greg Irons and I wanted to start a sleeve that represented mine and Nathan’s favorite styles.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my tattoos could speak, they’d tell stories in a hundred different voices. Each piece is more than just ink—it’s a conversation with the artist, a moment in time, and a reflection of who I was when the needle hit the skin. My tattoos would speak with accents from all over the world — New York, Seoul, Quebec, New Zealand — because I’m passionate about collecting art from the best, no matter where they are.
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25k I would be able to further my life in the best ways. $10,000 would go to paying off student loans. $10,000 towards saving for a house. $2500 would go to finishing my right arm sleeve with Nathan Kostechko. And the remaining $2500 I would donate to the Best Friends Animal Society known for its large no-kill shelter system.
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