Landon Piard

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is of an array of stars on my lower right torso. It’s a reference to music, as stars are a common theme in many of my favorite songs and albums. They also represent my lifelong love and fascination with outer space, which inspired their galaxy like design. Beyond that, I’ve always loved the look of stars as tattoos.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

I think the tattoo on my arm would provide words of encouragement to myself, or anyone going through a rough time, reminding us to remember what gives our lives purpose, what helps us up when we’re down. The stars would probably sing some David Bowie lol.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I don’t exactly have a real home, I live in a transitional living program for older teens and young adults. I would use the money to help move my life in a more positive direction. For me, this means finally getting a car, which could open doors to more jobs, given how hard it is to commute without one. And I would save the rest for when I can finally move out of this place. Some of it would go to buying a nice camera so that i can pursue my passion for photography, the rest, I’d inv