My ink tells a story of my journey in life, my pieces have come together over the past 22 years. It embraces my heritage and personality.
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My inspiration would have to be my hometown. Currently I am working a full back piece and it is dedicated to my hometown. Though it is only a small rural town in South Texas it truly shaped who I am. Upon separating from the Navy in 2016 I came home and have tried to make a difference ever since. The tattoos just give homage to where I’m from.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my ink could speak it would tell a story of my life journey. They would tell you that the road to where I’m at now wasn’t easy but through perseverance we overcame it all. My tattoos would tell you they symbolize my heritage and passions, and are an everyday reminder to stay true to who you are and never forget where you came from.
What would you do with the $25,000?With a daughter in college I would use some of the money to help pay her tuition, it can be a struggle at times. My family donates clothes and supplies to a church that helps those less fortunate so I would donate some to them. Then I would look to invest the rest, having peace of mind that you can afford life’s challenges is such a relief, having some for a rainy day would be amazing.
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