Jimi James

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo was a dragon claw holding a Japanese Hoju with flames . Next to my sternum . The Hoju is a precious wish-fulfilling jewel . To impart understanding , grant wishes , and bestow blessings. The dragon claw holding it , because dragon claws are really pretty badass , haha . and powerful . Flames so it looks cohesive with the other tattoos and flames on my side/front .

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

I hold magical healing powers , inspire , and give you armor to go out and deal with the world . I am a beautiful expression of your soul . As we age together and get wrinkly and saggy . I will make your skin look more beautiful, experienced , and unique than without tattoos. I am a photograph that cannot be lost . I will spark memories within you like a smell, would to experience memories of your life . Time and place . Loss and love . Haha

What would you do with the $25,000?

It would help me open up my own shop. I want to create a unique, & interestingly decorated space where people feel safe, comfortable, happy, & rememberable time. It would help my push traditions , create more stories in peoples skin, and experience giving back to the tattoo community.I know from tattoo traveling and guest spotting around the world for 11 years , how powerful, & transformational a tattoo experience can be . I just want to help and give back to what has given so much t