Felipe Aparicio

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is the flower of life with the third eye in the middle. The all seeing third eye is something we all have within us. It takes us to a higher level of consciousness. Although we all have it we still must activate it through meditation and looking within one self. The flower of life is sacred geometry. Symbolizing creation, interconnectedness, and the blueprint of life. Representing that all things are connected and originate from the same source. Spiritual growth inspired me

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It would speak of culture hard times, growth, pages of my life are wrapped around me. My heritage, my city, my belief although my pages are black and white it speaks colors. Indigenous and Cali roots are as well as a nod to my beautiful city that I love with all my heart San Diego born and raised. My art speaks about my beliefs, heritage and life all in code that can be deciphered in a unique way to the different eyes as all good art is.

What would you do with the $25,000?

25k would really help me out in life. My job is up and down and staying there has only cost me money. Due to the unique situation it has really put me in a bad situation financially. Just steps away from being bankrupt. Overall this would get me out of the huge hole my career has put me in. It would give me a second chance that I really need for a better quality of life. This would really help me and my family. 25k goes a long way where I come from