None of my ink came from a wall or book. Every piece is original — drawn from my life or the artist’s vision. Nothing copied.
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I gave my entire back to Santiago — no edits, no hesitations. His design hit me: a burning heart, cosmic chaos, eyes that have seen too much but still see forward. This wasn’t just ink — it was trust, reflection, and a story that mirrors mine.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my ink could speak, it’d tell stories from cities I bled in, jungles I healed in, and strangers who changed me. Each piece marks a border I crossed — physically, emotionally, spiritually. This isn’t just ink. It’s a map of the life I chose: bold, raw, and far from familiar.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use the $25K to launch the next chapter of the journey. Pay off a few debts, grab a camera built for chaos, and disappear again — chasing stories across borders. One new tattoo in every country — each one earned, not planned. This isn’t about luxury. It’s about the raw, the real, the moments that leave marks. I’m not trying to stay comfortable — I’m trying to feel alive. Let the road reshape me. Let the ink remember it.
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