The story of my ink has taken me some time to understand fully. I never chose the art, just the artist. A story of finding myself.
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My most recent tattoo, much like my others, was not inspired by a theme or idea. It was simply a reflection of my need for an escape. I did not design or even know the design until we were done. It was a convention in Denver that took 3rd place.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My ink is simply a way for me to escape my brain for a few hours and focus only on myself. The pain is therapeutic and the art creates a safety blanket to protect me from the world and give me confidence to fight through.
What would you do with the $25,000?If it was for tattooing, I would finally get tattoos in a place the world can see. My best friend, who is heavily tattooed, jokes I’m most secretly tattooed person and I’m ready to choose a tattoo for the first time. Instead of using it as an escape, use it as a way to take claim myself, be who I want without bending to reach the expectation of others. If it wasn’t for tattoos, I’d use it to go back to school to do the same thing. Stand up after 33 years of trying to be p
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