InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 33 | Page 38

InkSpired Magazine: How and when did your modeling career begin? Macey Necochea: I started modeling at eleven years old and began in the tattoo industry at twenty years old. InkSpired Magazine: Do you have any advice for aspiring models? Macey Necochea: My advice would be to definitely have thick skin, go after what you want, and don’t let anything stop you; stay driven! InkSpired Magazine: What else do you do? Macey Necochea: I’m a mother of four, I bartend, and I’m a psychology major. InkSpired Magazine: What inspired you to start getting tattooed? Macey Necochea: My grandpa’s back piece has always been my favorite. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted something like it and here I am! InkSpired Magazine: Tell us about your favorite tattoo. Macey Necochea: My favorite tattoo is definitely my praying hands on the side of my neck because it symbolizes my love for God, and without him I wouldn’t be where I am today. InkSpired Magazine: Who are your tattoo artists? Macey Necochea: Kali from Inception Art Studio, Ruben Franco from MomsOldSchoolInk, Cody Saler from County Line Tattoo, and CaseOne from ArtNInk Tattoo. 36 InkSpiredMagazine.com