Oscar

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

When my little brother passed away, me my mom and my sister went and got matching tattoos to help remind of us of why he was so important and special. Something to look at during a weak moment. He gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and always wore a smile. We have some unbelievable absolutely fantastic stories id love to share with the world some day. He gave me some money back in the day to finish my back piece but I had to pay bills. I always regretted that.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

I believe my ink would stand on its own 2 feet. I've never told anyone a tattoo idea i have. I go in and I get it. When you know you know. I trust my gut and it's always paid off. I don't want other peoples judgement clouding my vision of art. Balance, symmetry and truly connecting with your artist are extremely important to me. Tattoos are therapy, a way to express what i cannot put in words. Every piece represents a part of my life. Passed, present and future.

What would you do with the $25,000?

My whole problem is I don't value money. I value experience and shared moments. I'd be willing to spend 1/3 on the inked artist to finish my back piece. Then id donate 1/3 to a charity for underprivileged kids in that area. The last 1/3 id give to my artist at home. She has twin boys is a fanastic human and deserves it. I can work hard to pay off my debt, I made my choices and I can fix them on my own. If was gifted money that wasn't mine to begin with why not just give it all back?