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With the sideshow no longer a commodity to be used in this way, time has had its wicked way and the “tattooed lady” can now be found in all walks of life. Some are professional tattooed models, some hold down regular jobs and some just are, but the one thing they all have in 7 common is a love for the art ts fore we begin, | feel it is book, I’m not seeking to discover the why and & important to state up front wherefore of an entire generation of ladies who have Ej} thatIama pop culture writer _ chosen to heavily tattoo their bodies and display and not an anthropologist. them to the world at large (or not as the case may =| According toWikipedia the be sometimes), Pm here to catalogue it, comment - 3) font of all knowledge so long sometimes inanely - on it and enjoy it with them. as it doesn't need to stand up in court - the generic term ‘pop-culture’ embraces “the rotatity of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, memes, images and other phenomena that are deemed preferred within the ‘mainstream of a given culture, especially Western | catlrure of the early to mid 20th century... heavily | influenced by mass media, this collection of ideas | permeates the everyday lives of the society” As you can imagine, by its very nature, the lines between anthropology and pop culture blur every single day. In taking on authorship of this beautiful Stoeliege - Arcs Magentis CAs human beings, we often enter into certain behaviour | simply because it’s there to | join in with — we get drawn | in to the very culture of the os its. 6 TattooVixens C= =e Adlsnsz Storebiags &Fantamay, Magestnes for AlUc POR Pe Te net cs eet iSWhere those who study humanity would be concerned with the psychology of why women ‘would choose to illustrate themselves in this way, I understand that as human beings, we often enter into certain behaviour (for want of a better word) In the same way that tinkering with your car at the weekend does not make youa mechanic or getting together with some friends and playing your instruments does not automatically qualify you to be on the bill at Glastonbury, the same rules apply here. simply because it’ there (o join in with - we get drawn in to the very culture of the culture itself. This is how the Western world operates whether we are talking about television, music, fashion or indeed, tattooing, To dig deeper than this would require a university degree of some description and would also be totally pointless because as you will see, ‘sometimes, even they don't know why. That's not to say no thought has gone into it~ far from it~ but there doesn’t always have to be a deeper meaning to art. Such is the beauty of it. Atits very best, at just'is. As editor of Skin Deep tattoo magazine, 1am approached daily with multiple requests to feature the tattooed bodies of women. Some of these are professional or part-time models. More often than not, itis the “girl next door” who will picture — usually taken by their boy kitchen. From this perspective, Ifeel that [have a responsibility to let them know that simply having allot of tattoos does not make you an “authentic: TatcooVixens: Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for Al 9Stochdege - Acs Megeninss Dowuloest tu Thus POF tocwnelt Introduction It's not a flash in the pan attemy aioe famou: puck ty. The hours are long, ie pay 1 n't as great as you nee think and onditions arent always as luxurious a you might imagine either. tattooed lady” ~ or indeed a model. [often think this may be hypocritical of me —after all, who am. Ito judge beauty that reaily is only skin deep? But in the same way that tinkering with your car at the weekend does not make you a mechanic or getting together with some friends and playing your instruments does not automatically qualify you to be on the bill at Glastonbury, the same rules apply here. Every single woman in this book works damn hard ‘at what they do. I'S nota flash in the pan attempt at becoming famous quickly. The hours are long, the pay isn't as great as you may think and conditions aren alway’ as luxurious as you might imagine either. Which is a good place to take amoment to. acknowledge all of the photographers in this book ‘who all work hard on making those conditions as TattooVixens There's a certain swagger that goes with being a Vixen (do women swagger’). The ink is only half the story. The other half is how you live your life, how you portray yourself to the world at large. Somebody ‘once commented to me that it was the most extreme form of burning your bra that a woman could ever go through. Idon’t know if that’s what any of them actually think, maybe Tshould have asked, but it’ certainly the impression I get. During the process of compiling Tattoo Vixens, [have found each of them massively independent that’ for sure, but equally, each of them has gone out of their way to make sure our final product is as great as it can possibly be without being a diva about it. So what does Vixens hold in store for the reader? Is itworth me laying it out on the table even! It will bea cold day in hell when you read this introduction before you've studied every single one of the Vixens themselves, but you may come back here afterwards. We have full-time models who have reached. place in which they can make a living out of their bodies. This in itself is a major achievement. Not so many years ago, this would probably have been unteasible but through hard work and determination, they have carved a niche out for themselves. There are also part-time models, although [ really don't think they see themselves, as this, Many are serious tattoo collectors who don't model in the true sense of the word but are well known simply for collecting. ‘There are also collectors who have gone beyond the lens and taken’ on the role of photographers and collectors who combine being tattooed as part of their other lives as burlesque artists, nurses and well... you name it, there's a Vixen probably doing it somewhere. When we started this project, it was difficult to know what to call it, Itwent through many different titles before we settled on Tattoo Vixens. This didn't go down well in all corners of the community and many whom we wished to feature backed out of the concept, deeming it something of a derogatory term, butit certainly was never intended that way. It’s more of a collective and affectionate term and hand on heart, I can honestly say that it fits perfectly. ‘Thus, | present to you, the finest selection of Vixens we could find. Don't be surprised if this sign of the times is followed up by subsequent volumes - this rolling stone is showing no sign of slowing down now. Sion Smith Editor Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for Al‘StoreMags - Free Magazines # Unc(egendinse Dowuloet 3 12 ext°Door The tattoo is a powerful talisman, imbibed with mystery, historical significance and undeniable power. Those that dedicate their bodies and lives to the ancient art carry with them that mystery. hile tattooing in general is hugely popular, large- scale tattoos on women remain somewhat rare and thus the idea of the tattooed lady remains special. From legendary sideshow performer to modern-day icon, tattooed women are a special kind of tattoo enthusiast. Once we were to feared and bravery was required before you dared to peep at the circus lady, now we are enviable, strong symbols of independence, unafraid to reject conventions and fearless in the face of perceived permanence. The idea of the collecting one that everyone is familiar with, most of u: hada childhood obsession, mine wasscented rubbers in ridiculous shapes and collecting tattoos is not so different to stamps or classic car: attooVixens, ‘The tattooed lady's body continually ignores the most basic requirements of posterity, for there is the paradox of the tattoo. The mark is permanent, butthe canvas is not. Itis only with an eye beyond ‘our own mortality that we can be freed from the fear of the indelible, to be tattooed is living in the present, embracing the here This anthology of tattooed ladies is perfect for the contemporary moment Having a tattoo and being tattooed are quite different but the defining factor is not necessarily quantity ~rather, its a feeling or an attitude, you don’t need two full sleeves and a hack piece to be atattooed lady and although many of us do have near-to-total coverage, its not a requisite for entry to our ranks - all you need is for your tattoos to be a love aifair, a passion - for them to be a huge part of your day-to-day existence. ‘The idea of the collecting is one that everyon familiar with, most of us had a childhood obsession, mine was scented rubbers in ridiculous shapes and collecting tattoos is not so different to stamps or classic cars. You need contacts and research and a constant ear-to-the-ground mentality, you must be willing to act as soon as a desired item becomes available - only rather than watching an online auction, the tattoo collector must scour magazines and convention listings for the prized piece. Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for AlBoy(Gel EGG Introduction The tattoo is the connector between inside and outside, body and mind, so our decorative choices can reveal our joys and sadness, favourite music and images, our families and our hopes and dreams, we can etch our secret selves onto our public bodies, showing everyone who we really are. ‘Tattoo collecting involves many resources, time, dedication, money, endurance ~ many of us forgo ‘expensive cars and far-flung holidays in order to sport the very best in ink, i(S a commitment, a lifestyle, its big, big love. So why have women embraced this commitment with such fervour? It’s a complicated question and its not possible to generalise such mytiad people in a paragraph, tattooed women are varied and ‘complex, but perhaps we have things in common. Historically women have been the makers of family albums and scrapbooks, the organisers ofa familial Visual anthology. We've also felt societal pressure dictate on how we should look, what we should buy ‘or wear to be pretty -so combining a beauty rebellion with a scrapbook, of the personal -to become tattooed. seems natural, desirable. For if the gaze is fixed upon Us, our tattoos create a defiant statement that returns that gaze, questions it and returns All bodies, like albums, start asa blank; itis through accumulation, collecting and experiencing that the blanks ate filled, The body, like the scrapbook is a repository for autographs, the names of lovers are ‘etched onto us through memory, whether we choose ‘to make the mark visible or not, those that touch us, the mistakes we make and the paths we choose are indelible marks upon ourselves and to make our life choices into tattoos is to embrace them and own them. To display them is to show pride. ‘The tattoo is the connector between inside and ‘outside, body and mind, so our decorative choices can reveal our joys and sadness, favourite music and Storcldege - Arcs Megenises Dowuloect tu Thue POF towne 14 _TattooVixens Ralsosz Storshlags &Fankamay, Magainee for A)mages, our families and our hopes and dreams, we can etch our secret selves onto our public bodies, showing everyone who we really ar. Being a tattoo collector, curating images on skin the way an exhibition is put together has never been a male preserve. Despite the sailors and criminals association, women have always modelled body modifications, from tribal pasts through circus sideshows and onto and into every high street, PTA and profession, Nurses, teachers, stay-at-home mums, boardroom executives, together we navigate our artwork through our everyday existence < ‘Introduction answering que that challenge us. Of course, it’s still not always appropriate to be out and proud with our skin art. Some us must hide our tattoos to work in a professional environment, revealing them only during our personal lives or at the occasional staff party. Other tattooed ladies have found a way for their tattoos to co-exist peacefully with their careers, and some of us have transformed our passion into our jobs, tattooed ladies are out there making tattoos, writing about tattoos and forging alternative modelling careers where beautiful ink and large-scale coverage is a bonus, not a drawback All of the women featured here have rejected notions of mainstream beauty, some outright, some choosing to play with and subvert the bombshell stereotype. Tattooed ladies are a wide-ranging group with just one thing in common, we're not afraid to walk outside of the parameters of the ideal. I'm proud to be introducing this book; my sisters in ink are interesting and independent, talented and beautiful, out of the ordinary and into the amazing. Tattoo Vixens presents an opportunity for everyone to discover the bodies and minds of the ladies that dedicate themselves to decoration, and locking eyes with those Paula Hardy Kangelos has studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths College (BA) and Manchester School of Art (MA), Born in Hertfordshire in 1976 she lives and works in Manchester where she avoids making artistic s hy telling stories and talking about things she likes, such as tattoos and haberdashery Working almost exclusively with images of tattooed women, Paula utilises found objects, such as beads and buttons and images found on social networking sites to make painstaking “paintings” of tattooed ladies worldwide. This time consuming practise reflects the endurance required during the tattooed subjects own transformative process and the use of found objects is indicative of the culture of collecting. Paula is inspired by tattoos and tattooed people childhood stories, random collections, things leftat dbus stops, her Sunday School teacher and the mice in Bagpuss and has said that she wishes her work to be cas authentic as the tattooed mark, She believes that the bocty is the ultimate found object. = TatcooVixens 15 Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for ACra ‘Stoeldage - Ares Megenics Download tu Thus POF towne 16 ral SE CG abina “Kelley If ever there was a name to conjure visions of an extraordinary beauty with exquisite tattoos in the pin-up world, it's that of Sabina Kelley. Pin-up/obiect of desire, dancer, tattoo studio and laser removal clinic owner, mother, wife...is there ‘anything that Sabina Kelley cant do? Teant draw! I seriously draw like a 5-year-old, What does the average day entail for you? Tnever have an average day in my life. Tguess that ifm in the country or not out of town modelling my average day ‘would be this: work out, take the kids to school, run errands and checkin at Bombshell Tattoo, TattooVixens Zrattitity, laser if T have any laser tattoo removal appointments, return ‘emails for modelling and have a meeting with my manager, play with Grace Lynn, pick kids up from school, do homework with them, elther make dinner or go ‘out to dinner, then go to bed. Tall Us o litle about the tattoo studios that you oun, My husband and Town two attoo shops and one laser Nane Sabine Kees Aas Beerpaton Votesons Pip Nodes sa Saaekotorcom) ‘random fect ceout Youse! Toot the socks and ever wear them ones Datta Relnse Storchiage &Fatamas, Magavinse Yor AUfarel’ sec oMy career as amodel really took off about 8 y 3 OF shoots and doing 2 some covers and a my career just a nowballed and and bigger. tattoo removal shop. My husband runs Staytrue Tattoo Space.com! StaytrueTattooParlor) which is an appointment-only shop and usually only does large tattoos. Then Irun Bombshell, Tattoo Parlor (wuw:Bombshell Parlor (wu TattooParlorcom) which isin the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas, inside the Bettie Page Clothing store. My shop is more of a walk-in shop. Then do laser tattoo removal at Carey Hart's warehouse (wu. BombsheltTaitooRemoval.com). Tonly work there one day week, appointments only. Ijust got years ago. ‘I began. doing a few pinup kept getting bigger awarded Best Tattoo Removal place in Vegas. How did your career as a model take off? ‘My career as a model really toolcofFabout 8 years ago, began doing afew pin-up shoots and doingsome covers and my career justsnowballed and kept ‘getting bigger and bigger. Sabina “Kelley Did being sleeved make it more difficult 10 pick up modelling work in the early days of your career? Yes, having tattoos definitely made ic harder to got modelling jobs, ot ‘acceptable then as they are now. Tused to have photographers threaten they would not shoot ‘me anymore if got more TattooVixens 7 Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magezines for AlCoral’ s ‘Storeldage - Ares Megeninss Download tu Thus POF towne 7 alee Kelley Sabina’ tattoos. When I first started. ‘modelling, Lonly had one ‘quarter sleeve, so photographers ‘could pose me to look like T hhad no tattoos, oF Photoshop. them out. [listened to no one ‘and did what I wanted, and got ‘more tattoos and broke alot of boundaries shooting with photographers and companies that would normally not shoot ‘with tattooed models, Ive been really lucky and really successful, which is not normal Ifyou are heavily tattooed. In NO way did my tattoos make my ‘modelling career easier. Do you stil partake in allot of burlesque work or have modelling commitments got in the way of late? My modelling has taken over the last few years and burlesque got puron the backburner. Thave just recently started rehearsing, again, and will be performing, again before you know it. Daneing was my life before ‘modelling and I really miss it. ‘ve been really lucky and really successful, which is not normal if you are heavily tattooed. “In © way did my tattoos make my modelling career easier. The images from the: photo shoots you did uuhilst pregnant are simply Incredible. Are you stil really pleased that you did those shots? ove the images I shot when I ‘was pregnant. I definitely did not think [looked too cute being pregnant, but its pretty neat to have photos of myself during that time to show the kids when they grow up. You've attended the London Tattoo Convention few times: what did you think of the UK's take on tattooing? Thave been to the London Tattoo Convention three times! “ate Sabina Kelley TattoorVixens 19clue POF tov 20 TattooVixens: Rdlecoe: Starchings & FatnapeDagazines Gor ADSabina ‘I would like to get some more work from my incredible husband “Kent “Kelley and then maybe some more work from “Mister Gartoon. now. Twas firstthere as the calendar gir in 2006, then as the awards girl in 2007, then the awards gi in 2009. Hove the London Tattoo Convention. Itis one of my favourite tattoo conventions in the whole world, ‘That convention always has the best and biggest name artist, plus Miki Vialetto that puts it on is amazing! hich tattoo artists do you hope to collect work from in the future? would like to get some more work from my incredible husband Kent Kelley and then maybe some more work from Mister Cartoon, You are undoubtedly one of the world's sexlest women - do you have any words for your legions of admirers? I want to thank all of my family friends, and fans. You are all so amazing and I could not have done all ofthis with out your love and support. Tlove you all Ifyou had @ day off, how would you spend the time? Twould hangout with my kids and eat lots of ice cream.q g 2 i i i i Ooral “aes When it comes to class and style, there will probably be no argument that Paris is a world leader in this arena - so it came as no surprise when we came across the French/Vietnamese bombshell that is Kitty: ‘Oh wellit'salong way back Iwas working in England in ‘cosmetic factory atthe time and Twas getting bored and nothing ‘was happening, so one lunchtime decided to go and have alook at the tattoo shop. Iwent fora ‘troll and ended up coming back ‘with my firstlitde tattoo on my foot, that was the beginning of the whole spiral Iewas.a small ‘Chinese sign which mean’t "Tiger" and theaddiction then started! Thave been in the music scene froma very young age, 1 was going out clubbing in the ‘eighties and music at that time ‘was a big deal, it still is now butit’ssimply not the same anymore. Later, became a DJ and played at many small events, parties, and festival but this didn't really last-I got bored of it 22 Fatoo'Vtsens all and moved on. Then I got into producing musie and I released a track onan American label 2 years ago, Twas also a PR for two ‘music labels (Techno - House) ‘hich ate still working strong, ‘Oh that "Squid"! don't think there was any thought behind this idea, my head is always full Lup of ideas, projects, creations to be done and the squid was a partof them, Infact [was supposed to shoot in Vegas with photographer who makes ‘great imagery but he canceled so [thinkin my head I had to do itanyway. Bearin mind that I did this concept already years ‘ago with another photographer, this time it was more like a litle blink to the Vegas idea. [hate unachieved concepts, so that’s the reason or maybe I just have a fetish for smelly, squishy, slimy animals. { though¢ I was clone with this for now but infact] want alittle bit more, so Iwill have a piece by Davee Von D from Poland. Ill ry to have the fll sleeve in colors: Tent wat his arts so amazing and then Iwill have some more ‘work done by Oliver Tala from Glamor Tattoo Parlor in Montréal, the tatoo artist who did my arm ofcourse when he comes over to Europe and has somespare time forme. Love his ar, he's also realy kind and talented and then Think might stop after tat. But ayive not Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magezines for AlTM} 19] NLM) PANAOT SIA) =Du) = sPayyatAS:Sr Reta RU BD PCatorcue neat Coro meti a cit) some new things to ay > ir Ce Eeeesa Ear a Weigel) Nadine‘Lady “Kitty SMeoww ‘Atypical day always starts with a cupoftea and some marmite fon toast. lived in England for almost 10 years and got some bad habits! Then either [go fora shoot or to film and make some interviews for my boyfriend’s ‘web-tv Addict-tv which is now another one of my activities Apart from that, Ido have a part time job from time to time especially when I want to go on holidays. This surnmer I went to the US so Tneeded some extra shopping money. So Iwork on the side to be able to have more fun when ['m away! unfortunately 'm never really torally happy whete fam. get bored and need constantly find some new things to do lke esting new people and seeing exciting landscapes and horizons so in the near future think might move away ftom Paris and get closer the sunshine by ‘movtnggto Califia. in in love with the placeand I believe I havemuchmorefun therethan awhile, my tattoos have never overhere been a form of ebelion for me, they have just grown on me with the years, they arejust particular Youre right, my fathers aspectsof hat like in life. My Vietnamese and my mother tattoosaveapart of me=they're was Freneh- poor lady she notrelated toa gang, aveigion, doesn't belong this world ‘political partyoranythinglike anymore bless her! don't this They are simply llabout thinks because of my genes Wwhac lam and what want wo be. butrather because of theway ook that people always say that have an insal look and face, bythe way don'treally look Viernamese-1justlook ‘Sioreldage - Ares Megenincs Download tu Thus POF towne ‘As you can see I'm not as young, as seem! T've been around for Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for Adifferent and its what looks good in photography, you don'tneed to be pretty and especially good ooking to bea model but you need to be different, unusual that's the reason I think photographers want to work with me because Ihave something different to give and not beinga lovely girls. can do, bu every woman can be model LPR Yes it's a Mandarin calligraphy done by aChinese man who Imet briefly ata traditional Asian art exhibition. Twanted something done but I didn't ‘want to goto the tattoo shop and ask for what I wanted because it \was to0 complex and personal and too difficult to wanslare it Only Chinese man could do this, so Twentto see him and asked if he could write iton paper for ‘me~because the language has many meanings for one id he to go away fora couple ‘of hours to think and to give me the best and closest meaning towhat I wanted, he came back ‘with it and T was so pleased and delighted to see what i looked like, [then went toa tattoo artist called David from David and Son and that's the story! The meaning? Well you have tounderstand the lan ‘understand what it mea i’sa bigsecret! Hmm, let me think... hate Pigeons and elevators, but some people know thar already Tm also ambidextrous! How's thar?gis \ Shady “Kitty SMeoww: \ A \ iq gs i J i i i ore’ ees ‘Kandy K * Model and mum, Kandy K, is a prime example of a tattooed woman who can (and does) have it all. Aside from British-style q fish and chips... more’s the pity. . ees (Sa ‘So many things: the feeling, the meaning, the way iebrings people together. Ilove the idea of hhaving artwork on my body that 1 willtaketo the grave, something that's personal to me and tells the story of my life. Fach piece holds a memory, kinda like photo, Hence modelling: ‘photography, artand tattoos hhave so much in common to me. ‘My grandad first introduced me to them, he served in the Royal Navy and has faded blue ink all up his arm; lalways found them fascinating. Then growing up, I became friends with people in the industry who really inspired me. Tattoos have helped me through hard times, almost likea type of therapy, and have ‘enabled me to meet and become fiends with so many amazing people. I couldn't imagine not being tattooed. [look at myself in the mirror and they al just feel likea part of me, like Twas born ‘with them. TattooVixens Tmlucky to havea very ‘understanding husband, he helps as much as he can and really supports my career. Since having my son, work has become ‘more complicated, but he comes toalotof my shoots with me, and charms il the ladies. Fyou ‘want something bad enough, then you find thetimeand pur the workin, nothing in life comes for free. luppreciate having the opportunity to travel and work with amazing people, but Lalso love being home and getting to be amother and wife to.an amazing family couldn't ask for much more Tleft about 3 years ago, [was pretty set up in the UK but after ‘few visits to the States, the place took my heart, and so did a certain boy, Since then I fee like I've achieved so much, both with my family and with ‘my career. It was certainly scary leaving everything Tknew but twas the best thing I ever did, Life's too short to just talk about tour dreams - we need to take ‘whatever steps we can to make Ithappen. 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When oe China "Chi Chit Revolver might possibly hold the world record for being the world's most tattooed circus hula artist. Anybody disagreeing? ‘we first started working together ‘we would hire litle village halls and put on shows there, we ‘would spend ages putting up posters etc and we would be lucky to have more than 8 people inthe audience! Itwas hard ‘world But it was a great time for ‘us to get a great show together. Four years ago my husband, Sam, joined us asa clown. He hhad never performed in his life before he met me, he worked for Harley Davidson, but he became wonderful natural clown. He how works fora large circus company making amazing circus props - great for me wher. hhe comes home with new huks hoops for meto try out! Not yet with the fire hoops! However, I seem to bash my funny bone a lot with my fire hoop and I did fal from my +husband's shoulders in the circus and seriously dislocate iy elbow. That was the year all three of us ended up in hospital at one point! Sam nearly took his eye out with asledge hammer and Fred had a funny tum in bed... COREE aeee ss Finns a TT Perea wT 1 got my ist attoo for my 18th birthday I certainly wasn't career move, {ust really ‘wanted to get tattooed! Fred is also now very tattooed and people always think that he influenced me to get tattooed. “That couldnt be further from the ruth! had all my tattoos “When we first started working together we would hire little village halls and put on shows there, we would spend ages putting up posters. Ralsosz Stordhlags &Fantumay, Magazine for A)idegaiuse Cowuloed to True POF toca ‘Stoweliaye ~ years before he did - Fred had ins first tattoo aged 47. So itwas definitely me that led him astray. Alot of our work is in primary schools and the ehildren love them. They always say -"T always thought tattooed people were scary and nasty, but now we have met you ‘we know that’s not true.” 42 TattooVixens What does the future hold for you? Are you in the circus for life or do you have other plans os well Tbe acireus girl one way oF another for my whole life, 1 ‘know nothing else. [have started doinga lot af modeling and’ TV ‘work too, but 'll always have my hoops, that’ for sure! arm is circus inspired with circus horse, little circus tent and an old fashioned caravan. Tread somewhere that you've got @ reputation {@s a serial quiz show contestant. You can't deny it = what's the deal with that? Looking 40 moke a quick buck? Ha hal Yes, true very true -1 have done The Weakest Link twice now. Iwas asked back to doa "best of the worst losers special"! Also a year ago, [went ‘on ‘Heads or Tails’ with Justin Lee Collins and managed (o-win money to pay for my wedding, love game shows ~ ita mild addiction of mine. Can you talk us through some of your art? Whe did what and what you have planned for the future... My next plan is to have giant ‘mermaid across my lower right leg. 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J remember staying up late when Iwas not supposed to and seeing her host late night horror movies on “USA Up All Night have always loved her style and humour. She became favourite of mine at ayoungage. Ihavea life size cardboard cut outof her in my livingroom - and she is totally UMA J around. She actually has a reality ‘TVshow called “The Next Elvira fee RRS ens Errniesae Minas enn f view thot ifs easy to bond with others Eimiienemecira Yes! Asa make-up artist they are always a conversation starter, People notice my horror tattoos and always seem to love them. talk to random people all the *time that happen to be inthe industry just by them seeing my tattoos in passing. Iris cool. I's like advertising by accident. ain ee renoe nen actually have considered this. Twoulda't mind bur Tam not ‘rained in acting, Sol get a litle scared about it: guess that doesnt really matter in B-rated horror movies though! The Exorcist The Omen, ‘ANightmare on Elm St. Amityville Horror Poltergeist Bere ‘Oh, me too! Hollywood has really messed everything up. It is so watered down! [really love the remake of Dawn of the Dead though. eee eRe EMP MeK: Seneca I Tewas both I think. But really, ‘when I was a teen in school used to draw all over myself anyways. did itbefore Teven thought oFgetting tattoos. [ used fo bean art major. [twas really the only thing Iwas good atin school. Tam dyslexic so art was the only subject always SC Eee waewoloecd ty Tite POF se O ae~ Fics Mae ‘Sion made top grades in, Sometimes when Teame home from school, my mother would yellatme and tell me I was going to get ink poisoning from all the pen drawings on my arms~and now Thave sleeves. Go figure Whot sort of things do. (manera en never live my life mundane! Ido many things. Make-up on films, create and shoot insane photo shoots from the depths of my horror obsessed mind and I perform all aver including Europe now. leven sell the rhinestone pasties I make on ebay or my lingerie that Ihave ‘modelled in and no longer need. wre Saeed imeem Nem anne Tam the type of person that needs (0 go a billions miles a minute. 'll doa photo shoot during the day, then perform acnight. Ihaven't done more than one show in anight but T ‘I came home from school, my moth yell at me and tell me ‘I was going to get ink poisoning from all the pen drawings on my arms wouldn'tputitpastme.teant 3 just sit around, Tris actually an amazing traditional piece by my good friend and amazing artist Matt Kolling based out of Minneapolis atTvlight Tattoo She is my Burlesque fan dancer, simply asked fora Burlesque fan ancerpin-up. [vas only in Minneapolis fora few days. 1 walked into his shop and he shovwed me this huge drawing and told me tsi and say peeeeieceeteeeeret this tattoo to get tall ished. Heywas right because have not madeitback since. Everyone should ook him up. He seul ‘anamazing artist and topin the country i my opinion. [have ‘worked in several tattoo shops ndall my artists wete drooling ‘overmy leg piece by him. ‘avtamag, agazinse for ADate The Vixen behind the latex clothing felon me la Aer MN lao Col (are Ca) Cole cota meee hots Se eg oe UUNER Cd ee ql Pe eestor eee tee em ee eae “sisFor the last 5 years I've been running my latex clothing, company, Jane Doe. I stil have alot of goals though! At the moment working on my latex clothing and modeling and acting are about 5, EXE Matelmre maa BIO 1 grew up in Camden, but moved to Cambridge at about 13, then back to London at 18 to starta latex clothing apprenticeship, Asa child we travelled around alot due to my dad's job. pyro-technician, When I hit 17 Tstarted going to places like the Torture Garden, which really op tal of latex clothing and Fun stuf ike that, twas around then too that! started \ arted going to places like the ‘Torture Garden, which really opened my eyes to the potential of latex clothing and doing fun doing a few modeling jobs. ee F eter ars esol toe peuenieer recealiedganie ieayancoeat seh fray gt it done a1 twas Tit peceet ony oan Tere of peng anal ip rallye math the Cart ps peaneer eyty ned geting more sient Sa rie aittineech oececrbtuo pnb nor Meatey eee tna ttre becuse Biecuag ena: tara aost ning to oueerenae eae aimed ben alent ‘Stoweldage - Ares Megeninss Cownloect to Thus POF tocwnst BQ TattooVixens Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magezines for AlENE etd De aetere page Tm definitely a believer in working your way up to getting things like necks, hands and ches done, ‘It seems crazy to me that someone who 18 would go get their neck done first! suppose the ones on my fingers and neck as they are the most visible, but [think all of them as.a whole tend to get peoples' attention, which Thave to say Treally hate! If fon the street I wish I knew ESS MRE Sc AST Wel it makes me happy to ook at them and Tknow I'm doing exactly what Twant to do with myself. [know that 1 won't get older and feel like T Talso missed out on anythi get a lot of commercial work due to my coverage, so ina way they pay for themselves! ‘Not really, [mostly get thembecause they are pretty! Sure me have significance, like the Till Death’ Ihave on my ists - my husband and ot them done together ‘on our honeymoon, | also have a portrait of my cat, Maurice on my calf Tm definitely a believer in working your way up to getting things like necks, hands and chests done. Itseems crazy to zme that someane who is 18 would go get their neck done first! [think you really have to be sure of what you want to do in your life before jump into something that'll rally affect your ability o get ‘normal’ jobs. I'm lucky in that T work for myself so I don't have to worry about that so much. (COENEN NSTET (Oh Leouldn' pick just one! Tm hoping t Ores ESEN Thave freaky kidneys! Tattooed by... bona @ Howted de Noe Love os he Ars Zale StoreMags & Fant‘Stavelkye - Aes Megantivse Dow 86 Tattoo Vixens Does anybody work harder than Chesty von Ellem when it comes to making a name for themselves? If they're out there, they're probably too busy to talk to us! to stop. IfT want Tgo for it and alot that I want in this attoos, I got my first one as soon as Tturned 18. Me and my ex-boyfriend got each others in hearts with ugly-ass sson the sides! I drew tall myself andl was very proud ~ ha! could smack that tattoo artist around forletting me get that fas my very irs tattoo at 18 years old, he didn’t seem to care ‘enough fo even try to tell me was being very stupid. Itwasn’'t so much the name as that was easily covered, but the big uglyCroreaiits reer Ctr y CN eee ent got each others names in hearts h ugly-ass wings on the sides! “I drew it WE olme UR Nene ea ett See ee Se era cr etal eer | sould be. 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Atleast not spend almost every day themodelling, Iwill definitely networking finding new always work with artistic things collaborations and jobs, though. Artis whatdrivesme,1 promoting myself, updating, love traveling and Tlovedoing my portfolios, answering something different. would ‘ons.and tons of emails etc probably feel very limited and When Tdon'tdo that, Tm bored with anormal job.Ide_planningnewshoots or however have another job as well I'ma personal assistant foran awesome guy who needs assistance because he’s paralysed, Lalso love animals {especialy lizards), history, literature. who knows what be doingin twenty years? “I would love to be able to work full-time with this and make a decent living out of it , without having to do job: that dont appeal to my personal taste of creativity. ‘Storeldage - Ares Megenince Downlosct to Thue POF tocwnst TuwoViem 90 Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for Alfirst I didnt plan a pin-up career. husband gave me a pro smile! In shoot with astarphotographer the meantime, Tam in the very from Germany asa birthday gift. lucky position that Ican choose ‘Two photos from this shoot ‘what T would like to do and what ‘tumed into my first wo not todo. Since I'm doing all {ne covers. was totally the shoots in my spare time - of From the ice-capped surprised with howfastthings which I dontthavea lot -'m mountains of Switzerland, we "8° Reet beane Lost went i : have fun on the shoot and good bring you the pin-up queen Ere pictures to balance out from my of the decade - Miss Ivi: busy job. Fwo photos from thisshoot turnedinto my first two magazine covers. ‘Twas totally nitinaiiervene wt | surprised with how fast thingscango. + Acs Maganic Dowtloed te Tuc FOF tonne Ralsose Storshags &Fantumag, Magazines for AGiGi ei Uso Ce LL Geese Peet ae eee ee eee Bora OTPierenhace Miss Wi Yes, my third c ‘coming outright now. with Different? Sounds good - thanks greatphotographers again this for the compliment! No -1 year. Check itout.You can order am notalone out here, my yourown Miss IVI calender2011 husband's here, my dad, and my here: www.missivi.com or ‘sweet pirate hamster Pip - and ‘eww.td-tattoos.com dont forget my friends! Seriously Talso get asked to do lots though - getting tattoos are nota of other stuff, poster model for tattoo conventions, flyers, internet shops, t-shitt motif, jury for tattoo conventions, skateboard decks and so on. Also lady in town, but Tam the most Imourshop of courseandwe tattooed one! ‘hool charity project “I would guess that at le: 50-60% of our custome: are female. §o no, Tm not the only tattooed lady in town, but “I am the most tattooed one! ‘Sioucldage - Arcs Megeniinss Dowuloect to Thue POF towns 92 Tattoo VixensSee eee em Eee ea Sane 93Se ed Pere‘Stoehiage - Ares Megeniivcs Download tu Thus POF towne as [still do today. Setting myself apart from the others wasnt on ‘my mind so much. [just always liked tattoos and always wanted fohavea lorof them. Iewas not until met my now husband, (ovho was my tattoo artist before) that ic all snawballed into what 1 have now.1'm such a lucky girl, ‘that my whole life developed that way; because in my old job asa secretary it wouldnt have been possi. Can they? ¥es, they can try - but not every girl who tries, is also a eal pin-up just because they are dressed up like one, Theres a big, difference between playing one and living it Iesimportant to be your true selfand to love yourself, to be confident in your own body... and to shaw tin front of the camera. Alot of girls seem to be jumping up on the pin-up train instead of living it passionately! Era Eames RENN erent I think it may have changed mein some ways. 1am feeling stronger and more self contids and more in touch with myself, but mainly Cam still and will always be the same and crazy and happy gitl as before. Of course, there are always complete opposite reaction from other people. ‘Some good and positive - and ‘other not so funny ones, but if people reduced me 10 my tattoos for put me in a box just by my appearance I just dont care. I think tattooed people are the ‘most flexible in the world. We don't care ifthe people we meet are tattooed oF not, we treat them all the same and accept ‘them as they are stil find it strange that just because Thave a few pictures on my skin some people treat slike dirt Half of the time I don't notice my tattoos anymore, they area part of me and what makes me unique. as I think there is only one thing 10 say. Be yourself! Don't play act or ‘dress ikea pin-up! Being a pin. think tattooed people are the most flexible in the world. “We don't care if the people we meet are tattooed or not, we treat them all the same and accept them as they are. up isa passion anda lifestyle, not dressing up occasionally. Yes spend alitile bit more money on your first shoot and get a good professional bbotgape: Ill deity pay off! TntcooVixens Radlzosz Storshlags &Fankanag, Magazine for A) My dad had them and the singers of bands Iloved had them. 1 as crazy about art drawing, {tattoos and body art drew me ind Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magezines for Ala Hubbard >, Saman I was crazy about art — drawing, tattoos and body art drew from a young age. I was dying to get tattoos from the age of 13... thank God T “ waited though.from ayoung ay got tatoos fro thank God Iwai ge. Twas dying 10 cage of 13 cd though. Wes acquiring significant tattoo coverage a conscious decision or a by-product of discovering the number of Great tattoo enlists available to you? found it was more ofan addiction. Once Thad my feet done f coulda stop, I guess a bit ‘of both because once I found a artist Lwas comfortable with, 1 just wanted to plan my sleeves. janine Download | Uhich of your fatloos has had the most impact, ia regard to how you are. perceived by other people? Tguess my chest piece... itsthe fone you see first but normally getnice comments ifsomeone sees it on the underground. I'm. so unaware of stares now. Do your tattoos have any Ralonex Storshlage & Fankunag, particular significance, or do you callect them purely because of their oesthetics? Not really [have afew which, mean something, butits mostly ‘due to the fact I hate uncovered skin, Thavea few Tregret though. Uhat advice would you offer to people who ore ‘considering tattoos on public skin before they've worn much coverage elseuhere? Think really hard before you get itand make sure you really want it. Twould also tell people to look hard for attooist and ifthere is awaitthen I'm sure itwould be IF just one person could tattoo you, who would it be? Tcwould have been Claudia Sabe = she tattooed my kneee months ago and its 1 by far, She isan amazing ‘woman to be tattooed by and socomfortable as well.ress eer) Pon ene ney Sees Tenjoy my job but its never isomer Enters at Pree een ea eee sens TattooVixens bumerfor along time: neo Tt Sarees Ree oc oe Poe ed Do you do ony modeling in [your spare tine or have you lever considered becoming full tine mocel? nro teeny ee do too regularly Seniesa Seas esd ireGetrag ta) SO UT cop octet POCO MS aa LC BUR a Ome L arti OPT amr aod ideas and playing piano LPT recone te rite mare ec US A ‘It's been on the back burner for a long time and now ‘T'm back in “Iondon it Pm Ey Dei ones Ces TatcooVixensTell us something about your childhood, uhot ambitions you had, uhere did you ‘grow up end what has inspired you? 1 grew up in London. Uhated itasakid, then again, Thated ‘most things asa kid. [always ooked around me and thought ‘everything looked pretty ru down and aspired to higher id 1 guess. Fwanted more than I had and knew that the people around me weren't inspirational characters. SoT moved to Brighton and went to aboarding school, Sounds simple but boarding school was a nightmare justlike you would imagine i tobe and girls really do some messed up and weird things! always wanted to be a big rock star and nothing ever changes except maybe the reality oflife and the things that get inthe way. However tue that fs, 'vealwuys bolieved that i ‘you want something strongly ‘enough that you'l find away of makingithappen for you. Unless i's something ridiculous like sprouting another beac. What was the initial attraction of tattoos? ve had to really think about why T chose to get so many tattoos because i's something that people will always ask you. Hiked thelook of them and the fact that they stood for individuality intially. loved the fact that it crossed social barriers also, 4 3 a g Was acquiring significant taitoo coverage © conscious decision or a by-product of discovering Peter the number of great tattoo Fee crticts available to you"? a Be) A of my tattoos aredoneby the same person bar one.1 decided to getso many because lowed that Ralooee Storshlags & Fankumag, Megezines for Alsiyleand kept geting more ideas etc. havea lot more ideas now ira soTguessitwillresultin me being [i ameaatatea ote covered when [find the right person to do the work, and the one with mos Mysleeve. Itis the bloody topic of. conversation throughout my days and nights and drives my friends ‘mental I didn't consider how much itwould draw people in, thought ifanything itwould be avoided me for Tmind talking about with the right peop just loathe getting caught up in the wrong conversations with someone who then proceeds to show me their cartoon character or tribal piece. Inever really know what to sayin response. I's always nice when people are genuinely curious and are thinking of geting their own done. But Lenjoy the way they look on my skin and that's really the only thing that matters, Wsnice to be offered different ‘opportunities from having lots of ‘attoos and Twould say that 'm. glad it sets me aside from others Do any of them have any particular significance, or do you collect them purely becouse of their aesthetics? ‘They all hold strong meanings for reand echo some of my views. 1 dohave plans to getsome that are purely for aesthetic reasons-~ don't thinkiematters why you retthem done as long as you enjoy having them but t would say you should always make sure that you're getting something that really suits you and dont-be afraid {ojust go fort Inever imagined | a 4 Pritts ‘It's nice to be offered different opportunities although itean bea nightmare from having lots of tattoos and “I would say always talking aboutit Ident F 5 ae that “I'm glad it sets me aside from other: ‘Stouchtegs + A Relsoex Storel witamag, Iagezinse for ADea oe da Dann ee e irra ry POE orom cco og eit eavon tir SOc ORC TOY ec en PTO oe Ug Pivot pane eg tig “ | cave Steffi Rox is one of the better known names amongst tattooed ladies in the UK - think it's been an easy ride? 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Even though we are no longer together, [feel Iucky to have gon ‘with him, through 7 his tattooing and to watch him progtess into one ofthe most talented artists in this eountey right now, Lhe enough to meet s people over the years and get ‘work by them too, Many have ended up being riends Twill value for life. ‘wars tattoos because I guess they like it that Lam a bit of geek and they can talk to me about it, but the one that really has the@™* Ralsose Storshlags AFettinag, Nageinss for A)TuwoVvem 135 4 Diageminss for Al a +‘Stocdege - Arcs Megeniines Downline to Thue POF towne most impact is my thigh. In the summer when Lam wearing a skirt or shorts, people feel the need to ask me lots of questions about it as its such heavy black work that isn seen on too many women, but generally [get a good reception. Ithelps when. ‘you have a smile on your face when someone wants toask you a question about your tattoos, No matter how many times you may have been asked them before. [UTNE ERENT PTT (enienanacaKedeaid Teel happy, Relaxed in my skin, Tknow who Iam and I've never been the sortof person to worty about how look bothering cother people. Me being tattooed doesnt change who Lam or who Iwas before I got them. 1'm not craving attention, Some do, some don't significance is totally personal though and I dont tend to share the reasons why. Though, it’s funny telling people Ihave a er on my leg because [love 1 fee! that Pm not the best person to offer advice on that subject. I believe we should be able to live ina world where, as long as we fare not offending people, then so what if you want to decorate yourhand or neck. However, Tonly just feel read to take that step and I've been getting Any significance is totally personal though and all dont tend to share the reasons why. 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I had pestered her for years about that day net coming soon enough! Shortly after, | went to Hawaii for my high school graduation, which convinced ‘me that [had to get my arm started the minute I got back home! Thave always had 2 love for Tiki’sand anything, pertaining to the oceans and beaches. hunted for an artist for about 4 months to design what had envisioned and | ‘was lucky to find Big Frank! Originally it was supposed to just bea half sleeve, which was followed by my right arm being started 8 months later. Sinks AlF: Honestly, there isnt theme, Tjust got crazy and spontaneous and every now and then would call Fran idea, Luckily he’ the artist and ended creating. nice flow to both ‘myarms, butno real theme. lam ‘actually inthe process of figuring ‘out what the heck T want to do. ‘about linking them up though. 1 ‘amtomn, ita debate Ihave daly ‘with myself Oh, the Frankenstein tattoo! Tswear that tattoo brings upalotof different rypes of conversatlons. Tam a huge horror movie fan fr starters and [have always loved him, he isthe “perfect monster” in my eyes. Misunderstood, terfying Neos He yetsoloving! a oySe eg oeZpae) lolly wood “Horror ORT E thie mae between the cherri SUS Tat od area eee Ld COT ome Cooma wa i e FoR MTU mic Prana cos e Se ee Ug eRe ee ena‘Stoiclteys - Arcs Meganliuss Download ta Thus POF tout Originally, hadn't planned ‘that at all, Ihad cherries on the sides of my chest already, ‘one day Frank was working 01 ry sleeve and I commented about wanting horror monster tattoos - then he showed mea stencil that he drew ityears ago ‘and the guy never came for it. So at that point, [told him iit, fit between the cherries without ‘any modifying, that he could taftoo it on mel weeks later we ground it out in three and a half hours. Tadded the webs about 2 years later. Boris Karloffis absolutely amazing’ Iswear he was the best actor ofhis time. Hove to lay on the couch during winter and watch all his old movies. not tone of them is bad. DeNiro did a great job but Boris is just perfect Tguess you could say that, 1d. havean extreme fascination with it-and zombies! Even my ‘wedding, wihich was just this October 30th, was goth Victorian theme ata supposedly haunted jon. My house is full of skulls life-size animatronies aswell as random oddities and posters fiom movies. Ihave a zombie on myTikisleeve, my Tiki hasa chain-saw in one hand, shrunken head in the other. also havea zombie My Little Pony on my right thigh. Yeah -1 guess its my niche alright eae tne Sigh. Bands are tough alright, it was going really great last year, butt is so hard to juggle practice and shows plus your ‘own work and life as well as 5 others. It was fun and itis sul hobby but currently there is nothing in the works. We were a metal-core band, 2 gui bassist, drummer, and my husband and I doing vocals Te-was fun being on stage and seeing people getting into the music you had made, Such a ‘unique feeling that's impossible to describe. [guarantee I was far from pretty on stage though, screaming a fall set and running around made me look bit like ‘a monster myself atthe end of a show, but it was a ton of fun! TatcooVixens 47 Relsose Storeblags &Fantumay, Magazines for Al" E Fs SYou set the boundaries and the rules and only you are responsible for yourself, definitely takes the cake, or lack thereof before photo shoots - that’s the one hard part of modelling! Even if the band was still going the way itwas last year, [would still e, more personal. Its you and your photographer ‘making the images and pushing those limits. You set the boundaries and the rules and only you are responsible for yourself. Touring would have definitely been awesome, but at that time in my life I don't think Thad the stability would have needed to succeed, mind when I first entered the modelling world almost two years ago. In school from 4th. grade through high school, I was very active in the drama class, We did all sorts of ph musicals, [loved ev of it growing up and ha of possibly pursuing it one day. But once I got my cosmetologylicense and started working for myself! got too busy. right now, it hasn't completely dropped off as an option, but isnot at the top of the list at themoment aC Fee Seer Penson SSN aM Sane n ee) Dam social networking! Cant get away with anything theses days! Twas actually ‘on my honeymoon, sill aun - just back in the United States today with access to the world again! I love being Intouch yone but kof doing as Insanely epic woke up, laid on a beach all day drank pina coladas, didn't work out once, slept and just spent 8 fabulous days with th love of my life. Couldn't have asked for more! Set ce eno ae ences ete] This is way, way more and amazing than anything could have ever imagined or dreamed off originally wanted to be a surgeon more ‘than anything - here back to the horror thing but always wanted to be hairstylist! Man, I knew that ata really young age, but a inted tattoos, knew for sure I would have sleeves, but I wasn‘ realy thinking of eck, chin or throat at 8 that's for sure! [feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing, people and to constantly have nothing but love and support others in my life. Sarre 49 GS tele Ele ee aac Me UTM eters RUNee Rome iotnelceKel seine Lao Mey AV aol ol Perel tcnmocet!7 Uhat initially attracted you towards tattoos? Was acquiring significant joltoo coverage a conscious decision or a by-product of discovering the. number of great tattoo orlsts aveiloble 10 you? Uhich of your tattoos has had the most impact, in regard fo how you cre ‘perceived by other people? Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for Al) TatcooVixens:Ua 3 2 r Sab 38 Cc ; “ 2 7s > EEE =) 210) ENN) em =tpee yw See TOTSShiciiree (reo Wea bowie iti e Ruca is Texas bom and bred-Do we need to say anything more about this flame-haired Vixen than that? No, we don't think so:Ruea never set out to ‘model’, that hobby just seemed to fall into place. I was lucky enough to work with a few amazing photographers early on and loved the art we created. Tattoo"Vixens 155,‘Storeldage - Ares Megeninss Downluect tu Thus POF towne You ore one of the most tattooed ladies that we have In the book! Can you tell us your story ~ how your Journey began, your first tattoo, how long has it taken you to get this for? started when Twas 16, which I ‘wouldn't recommend to anyone! sat for3 hours to get a tribal su in the midalle of my back that I hhad horribly sketched up. Itis now covered up bya giant snake pplece thanks toa dear friend. My collection of art just snowballed from there, Decided to get my feet tattooed... hen legs then chest and then took the big leap ‘onto my arms, back of neck, stomach, sides, ete. 've slowed. down a bit recently due to lack of fee skin, I'm pretty much, running out of room! Do you have ony plans to link It all together? Absolutely. After I get all of my ‘main pieces and have them finished, I'll work on blending them all together to create my bodysuit. Only thing not tattooed ‘willbe my hands, neck and face you're weleome, mother! Where are you from and where do you live now? Are you the most tattooed vixen In your street? was born Corpus Christi, Texas, raised in Dallas, Texas and ‘curently reside in Downtown Dallas. Ilive in quite the artist- thrivingarea so everyone seems tohave alittle bit ofarton them. I live in quite the artistthriving arca so everyone seems to have a little bit of art on them, Fora female though, 1am very heavily tattooed. This can't be what you wanted to do when you were {a small child ~ can you tell us what it was that you thought you might be? Pretty close to itl, Iwas a free spirited only child. Loved to paint, dravs, play with my imaginary friends. Iwanted to be nurse when I grew up andam ‘currently in school to be in the ‘medical field. sil ike to paint and create, that never leftme! Do you think you uill continue with this forever in some form or maybe go back to that original dream? Tilalways be the tattooed gi Hove it 00 much to stop. As far as the medical field goes, I'm stil pursuing my dream and will conquer it. hers going on with that cat on your left crm? Is it scratching itself? |s there a story behind that? Flahaha, get more questions on her ham any omer She is Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magazines for AlMos 157 Ruca TuttooVixens 251) -ataamnSSioicteys - Fics Mesanlluss Downloet ty Tits FOF tot 158 TattooVixens Ralzose Storshags AFaitinag, Naseinss for A)Ryca the artist's depiction of my and moisturized ~ soaks the ink female Siamese cat, Jins. She up likea sponge. [think most hasafemale human form, soit ofthe time if people have lots makes her quite voluptuous! of reekles, their skin has sun She's actually playing with a damage, making it tough. I wear toy mouse,the test maybetoo —_70spfwhen | go out to protect, ‘graphic to write myskin and ink Wos it a big decision for (OK =I think that's about you to get your chest «ll- but would you care fottooed? We have seen to give some advice to quite 0 few now in this book anybody thinking of going ‘and most have taken along into modeling as a career - time to think about it, but ‘and is there something you have no regrets. wish somebody had fold you Chest was actually oneofthe before you started out? easiest to decide on. Lknew Tneverset out to ‘mode’, that ‘what wanted and trusted my __hobiyyjust seemed to fall into artist. My arms were the biggest place. Twas lucky enough mental struggle. Tknew one toworkwith afew amazing tattooed them, Td be wearing photographers early on and long sleeves for work, Best loved the art we ereated, 1 doit decision I made though. fortheart and for the creative never regretted it process, s0 I say, doit because youlove it,not because you are [have 6 lot of freckles too. expectinganything from i. My tattoo artist told me that frectled skin is really tough ‘Tell us @ secret ‘and unforgiving = do you find Ha! Not sure have too many that when you ore having —_—_ofthose!'m super quirky though work done? and have odd tendencies. I smell Notatall, My skin isrealy pale everything. W's ahoraible habit. ‘think most of the time if people have lots of freckles, their skin has sun damage, making it tough. IT wear 70 spf when ‘T go out to protect my skin and ink. ‘Storeldage - Ares Megeninse Downline tu Thus POF towne TattoorVixens 159 Ralsose Storshlags &Fantamag, Magezines for AlTe ls BOC SURS ae mat P Nari eM D Ueto MU cle (edad ely Ue waar ame ee ets oa) BM lal CesT Mats) ok) - Se Goo ARO KOCUFOIReC MIA) the next OLLI 6 If its yes, then visit: Rael Cleese meee ha)Oe eeu Cay on Lote Neem corr A oll ecole « Flash — all latest designs, including Japanese range. 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