Melissa nysted

A virgin to ink, I’ve wanted this tattoo for most of my life. Though raised to think they’re bad or ugly I know this will set me free!

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What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I currently don’t have any, but i’ve done temps and henna in the mean time. I have had multiple ideas that turned into one great piece and just need the expert to help me see it through. I have inspiration from my grandfathers love for life, nature and sciences, my mother’s artistry and creativity, my fathers spirituality and musical talent, and finally the love and bond I have with my loved ones. I haven’t been hasty about something I’ll have on me forever.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It would tell a story of my loves, my laughs, my aches…knowledge I’ve learned and wisdom to follow. It would show my love of all things nature and animals, my flirt with math and sciences. It would show my lust for motor vehicles and adrenaline. I have had a lot of broken bones/injuries over the years of my life thus far and I’d like to incorporate that in a way you portray it on me. I am a CNA/Licensed Massage Therapist so hope to inhabit that as well.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With having animals I’ve had to take my girl Lucy (Rotti/Bully mix) in for mastectomies that have cost us a decent amount. I would pay off school loans and take my mom on a trip that we’ve been longing to go on. She had health issues a while back with a TBI so she had to learn life again in ways. She’s an inspiration and has always been a number one fan in my life. I’d also like to get my dad a really nice gift. My parents are my everything!

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