Ruben De Escapado

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I have always been kind of a drifter. The rebellious type. When I moved from New York to Tennessee I wanted to get something that represented something that signified aspects of my past and the change in my character I was trying to evoke. The tattoo is my first color and American traditional styled tattoo. It's on my left forearm. It's a snarling coyote with a dagger going through it's head. I think it might be my favorite one so far.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

People have told me that my tattoos look intentional. That each one is unique and represents a philosophy I embody. When I look at myself I see an eccentric or a nonconformist. I think my tattoos speak to that in volumes. There isn't a consistent style of art and I have gone to a bunch of different artists. In a way, I look like the bumper of a well-traveled car.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay back my debts. Pay off my motorcycle. Use what was left over to move into an apartment I can actually afford. Try and get my website/writing in front of more people. Ghostofagoodpoem.com ! Check me out :)