InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 42 | Page 6

InkSpot - What “ InkSpires ” You ? “ A tattoo is more than art , it tells a story .” - Andrew Vasquez
“ Artists truly inspire me to be myself during the whole process of taking a piece of my personality and giving it to them to interpret into my next tattoo . That ’ s what constantly drives me to get more . Watching something come to life in my skin interpreted in each artist ’ s unique way is a thrill and a privilege . ‘ InkSpired ’ is a perfect word for the way I feel about getting my tattoos . I love watching an artist work away at a piece that is inspiring them almost like it ’ s a collaboration of souls when a piece is a part of your personality and the artist is pushed , challenged , and inspired by it . I ’ m very passionate about my ink ... can you tell ?” - Christy Dellaney
“ Art elevates and brightens our moods . Great art is timeless and never goes out of style . Our tattoos are a representation of who we are and what we love . Tattoos are an art . Just like my house is filled with beautiful art from local artists to enhance the beauty of my home , my body is covered with beautiful art from fabulous local artists . With the help of some gifted artists , my tattoos tell MY story .” - Natalie Culbert
“ I think it means taboo freedom . Our society believed that tattoos were for military or prisoners . Now it ’ s a free expression of art on skin . And most times it ’ s a conversation starter .” - Danielle N Leroy Scott
“ Being ‘ InkSpired ’ feels like obtaining world knowledge ... with one tattoo inspires a whole lot of tattoos ; one amazing piece can inspire a dozen more either to create something mind blowing , a memory , or even your vision of a dream . It ’ s not fiction , it ’ s in ink , it ’ s life …” - Aaron Russell
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