Kathie Arseno

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoos on my hands were inspired by my spiritual path. They feature the sun, moon, and my astrological placements. Unlike my older tattoos which were done during a toxic relationship and carry trauma, these were done by a female artist and represent a reclaiming of my body and identity. They feel like a blueprint of who I am and reflect my deep connection to esoteric wisdom.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would tell a story of pain, survival, and rebirth. It would say, “She endured what tried to break her and still chose to create beauty.” Some of it would whisper the memories I wish I could forget, while the pieces on my hands would speak loudly of reclamation, of my spiritual path, of who I am becoming. My ink is both a scar and a prayer. A reminder that healing is not linear, but always possible.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With the $25,000, I would invest in getting work done on my body that tells a story of joy, resilience, and inspiration rather than pain. My large back piece needs attention, and I want to work with an artist who understands the transference of energy and the trauma my body holds. It’s important to me to find someone who can create a sacred space for healing while capturing the joy I now carry. This would be a transformative investment in both my body and spirit.