Natalie Alvarado

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

What inspired my most recent tattoo was the decision to transform a cover-up into a full-back masterpiece. I originally planned to cover an older piece on my lower back, but as I started working with my artist, the vision grew. Instead of just hiding something, I chose to create something bigger and more intentional—a full-back design that flows with geometric and mandala patterns. What started as a fix became a full expression of art, and now my entire back tells a new, unified story.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my ink could speak, it would say, “I am transformation.” I didn’t just cover up the past—I turned it into something powerful and beautiful. Every line and pattern tells a story of evolution, of choosing art over erasure, and of embracing bold self-expression. It would remind me that growth can be intentional, and beauty can come from change.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I’d first help my family with some of the financial struggles we’ve been facing. I’d pay off my bills to get some peace of mind, and then finally invest in completing my full leg piece—something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. It would be amazing to take care of both my responsibilities and my passion for tattoo art at the same time.