Sandy Bellino

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

Thyroid disease butterfly tattoo is a powerful tribute to my journey a symbol of resilience, transformation, and awareness. The butterfly represents change and endurance, much like the strength I’ve had to summon in navigating my condition. Neck placement where the thyroid sits, makes it deeply personal and a statement of both struggle & triumph. A reminder to myself & others that challenges can shape us in meaningful ways. My ink is an artistic story of survival & the wings I&

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

We are the stories etched into your skin, the voices of your journey, the whispers of your triumphs and struggles. We are resilience, reminding you that transformation is always possible. We are the symbols, the memories, the pieces of your soul made visible each line , each shade a moment lived. Together we grow, and heal. We are the ink that stays when everything else fades, standing as proof of your strength, your past and future wrapped together We are original because you are an original.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest in something meaningful. Maybe travel to a place that inspires me & brings peace, fund one of my creative projects, or support a cause that brings awareness to autoimmune conditions close to my heart. To win would upgrade my life in ways that bring joy, enhancing my tattoo collection but especially securing a future goal. Whether it's adventure, security, or giving back, $25,000 is a chance to make a lasting impact in a way that reflects who I am.