Inspiration is what makes the world go
‘round. It’s what drives us forward and keeps
us going, as a community, society, and race.
It’s human nature to be inspired, and it’s one
of the greatest feelings in the world. It creates
growth, promotes freedom of expression,
and propels us into a realm of possibilities
we never thought possible. InkSpired is a
documentation of that, and the integral role
tattoo culture plays in the people behind
the inspiration. As we evolve, so does tattoo
culture and lifestyle.
In this issue, we feature Tokyo Joe’s as our
InkSpired Story, a “fast casual” favorite with
locations in Colorado, Texas, and Arizona
who revolutionized the employment of
individuals with tattoos and piercings. Their
open door policy has led to an admirable
culture of good food and colorful ink.
Our travel section highlights a hilariously
stark and telling tale of one girl’s journey
to India. Lauren jumps head first into an
unfamiliar culture and comes out the
other side with extraordinary stories of her
experiences.
In music, the beat goes on with Krewella
and Sum 41 drummer, Frank Zummo. In his
years of drumming with numerous bands
and legendary musicians, Zummo is quickly
becoming an icon in his own right. Being a
multi-faceted drummer isn’t the only thing
that has skyrocketed him in the world of
drums, his passion and commitment is
unwavering.
Vany Vicious graces our cover, as well
as the Interview section this month with
photography by Daze. With more than three
million social media fans and followers, Vany
has made a tremendous name for herself in
the world of tattoo modeling.
As summer appears, so do the tattoos. In
these pages, there are more tributes to
tattoo art, culture, and lifestyle than I have
mentioned above. See for yourself this
month’s documentation of the evolution of
tattoo culture and lifestyle.
Signed,
Candies Deezy Liu, Editor-in-Chief
In an exclusive interview, Skeleton olympian,
John Farrow tells us about the trials and
tribulations he has overcome to achieve
his dreams as an award winning athlete.
In the face of debilitating tragedy, John
triumphed through hard work, dedication,
and perseverance. His inspiring story is a
great example of the extraordinary results of
mind over matter.
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