Being military in Hawaii my ink consists of a combination of Japanese traditional mixed with American traditional which I think gel so well
You decide who will appear in Inked Magazine and take home $25,000!
Want to learn more about this competition?
Learn MoreMy most recent tattoo is a American traditional ship with waves crashing around it representing going through life and overcoming any struggles or obstacles you meet along the way and the beauty of difficult things happening in your life because it gives you a story to tell
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I believe it would speak of how important traveling and experiencing other cultures and walks of life is, I started getting ink when I first went to the army at 18 and when you’re in you go to countless places and meet countless people that have so many stories so I want my ink to be a mixture of everything and to be a testament of being a sponge to life
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use the money to put towards a house to give myself a good foundation for my future, my mother is single and been working her whole life so I really want her to see her child be able to have stability and a comfortable place to grow into the successful person I know she’s always wanted me to be
Vote for Davis Shefmire to be the Inked Original while supporting a great cause! Cast your daily vote below, or make a tax-deductible donation to help provide financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer.
Body art deserves to be shown off.