Jay Dowling-Hatzis

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent Tattoos are my journey through life, my troubles in school with Mental Health, Depression Severe OCD. My Tattoos are more of a symbol to me, the guardian Angel is the protector. The one that protects myself, my family and my close friends similar to an animal Loving, compassionate, Protective. As for the fallen Angel its the story of Lucifer Cast out of Heaven and became the ruler of hell. I fell from grace ( when my OCD went down the rabbit hole) through years of support rose up

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my Tattoos could talk they would tell the story of who I have become over the years from super shy teen to young adult not afraid of the world or what people think of me. Every one of my tattoos is my journey through life, from facing my fears to accepting that I am not perfect and that's ok because in todays world there's no such thing as perfect. My tattoos would talk about my resilience, my courage, my longing to belong, with the right support I found my path to a better life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

This would be a difficult but life changing amount of money. First thing that comes to mind would be to take my family to a nice dinner to thank them for all the support they have given me thought-out the years, especially when life felt like it was easier just to give up. Another idea that I though would make a difference is Treat my Tattoo artist for her amazing work over the years. Lastly I would use the money to help pay for art school and safe for my future