My ink tells stories of connection & creativity — some mark meaningful moments/places/people, others simply reflect my vibe or felt right.
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My latest pieces are a tiger moth on my lower back and a Japanese traditional inspired koi on my thigh. I was drawn to the tiger moth because of its uniqueness — a tiger’s face within a moth’s body. It’s bold and symbolizes duality. All animals speak to resilience, strength, and the journey of pushing forward despite life’s currents.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?“Still here.” That’s it. Each piece is a quiet nod to everything I’ve survived, adapted to, and grown from. They’re not just designs—they’re milestones. Chapters about perseverance. I wear them as armor and reminders of who I’ve had to become to stay standing, that I kept going when I easily could’ve folded.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use it to give back to the people who pulled me out of my darkest times — those who’ve held space for me when I couldn’t for myself. Some would go toward growing my business endeavours and creative goals. And a little for myself, just to finally take a bit of a breather.
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