My ink represents the constant battle between good and evil. There is no light without darkness. Furthermore, my ink represents my past.
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My most recent tattoo was inspired by a childhood memory. For as long as I can remember, I have always been an 80s era fanatic. I was born in the 90s but I have always felt that I was awkwardly placed in my period. This confusion has sent me spiraling into a self searching journey with positive and negative learning experiences. The character I chose to ink is a portrait of Darkness played by Tim Curry from the movie Legend. He represents living in darkness as I have.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My ink would talk about my struggle with life. From garage tattoos to getting tattooed by artists who tattoo celebrities. Growing up with no one to look up to or had anyone to guide me through hard times, tattoos were my escape from reality. Now, I have the luxury to afford $300 an hour artists to bring joy to my life and my tattoos would agree.
What would you do with the $25,000?As a father of 3 children under the age of 5, this money can help me finish my bachelor's degree and help start my own food truck business. I have been saving to afford a decent truck that I can travel to various events. I moved to Tennessee from California in hopes for this dream to happen with my efforts and my wife and kids support. I'd love to bring my impression of California cuisine to places around the globe some day.
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