Tattoos are how I collect art. My heritage is painted across my chest, my passion covers my arm, and my faith emblazons my calf.
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My father is an "off the boat" Greek immigrant, and my mom's family has been in the USA since the 1800s. I got the flags of each nation, carried by their respective national bird tattooed on my chest to show pride in my heritage. The most important part of the tattoo is where the two flags tie together in the center - symbolizing the uniting of two cultures to bring me into the world. I am so proud to be Greek and proud to be American, and this tattoo screams that loud and clear.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My ink would be making friends with everybody. There isn't necessarily one theme across all of my tattoos - just that it's all good art and it tells the story of who I am. My ink would probably be just like me, if it could talk. It would walk up to strangers and find common ground to bond over.
What would you do with the $25,000?I am a new husband and a new dad. With $25,000 I could really spoil my daughter Maggie and my wife Kate. They deserve the world, and I wouldn't be half the man I am today without those two. My wife couldn't get tattooed while she was pregnant, so I would set up with whatever tattoos she wants while I take care of the baby for the day. For Maggie - well she's going to need A LOT of diapers...and probably a hot pink motorcycle Power Wheel.
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