Mischief Madness from
Arizona
Where did you grow up?
I was born and spent my grade school years in a border town
called, Nogales, in Sonora, Mexico. I remained there until I was eleven, when
my family decided to move 15 minutes north into the states to a tiny town in
BFE called, Rio Rico.
How was it growing up there, would you say that it
influenced you?
It was so lame growing up there! It was in the middle of
nowhere and being the only Goth girl in a tiny conservative town made me an
extreme loner. Therefore, music became my biggest influence. The first MTV
video I ever saw was Korn’s, “Got the Life.” My world changed ever since.
When did you start getting tattoos?
The day I turned 18 years old.
How would you describe your style?
Gothic, raver, hippie, fairy and hardcore glitter princess.
I’m pretty well rounded when it comes to the alternative lifestyle.
Do you consider tattoos as a serious art form?
Yes I do. It takes time and dedication from both the artist
and the person getting tattooed to create a meaningful piece. Some people hang
their art, I wear mine.
How do you see the tattoo culture right now?
I see the tattoo culture as a rapidly growing industry full
of endless possibilities. Tattoos are slowly becoming more socially acceptable,
especially here in the Southwest! It makes me proud to see so many people
decorating themselves. I expect to see plenty of new products and techniques in
the industry as more and more people get inked.
What has been your inspiration for getting them?
I have a specific person that I see in my head everyday and
I want to be that person. My modifications only bring me closer to this image
that I strive for. I only have this one life to live and I intend to cover
myself as much as I possibly can in artwork that I find beautiful.
What’s your favorite piece?
Ahhh! You’re making me choose?! If I had to choose, it would
have to be the wings in the center of my back. What is a fairy without her
wings??
Do you catch people starring at you because of your ink?
Either my ink, my clothes, my hair, my piercings or my
subdermal implants, there is always SOMETHING to stare at.
In your opinion, do your tattoos change your mood often?
Yes! I love looking at pretty things (who doesn’t?). It’s a
proven fact that bright colors and pretty pictures enhance someone’s mood in a
positive way. I love being bubbly and happy, so by having bright colors in my
artwork I can ensure I always have something pretty to look at when I’m down.
What’s your most significant tattoo and why?
Wings have a special place in my heart. They symbolize being
able to take on the world without fear and with an open mind. “Spread your
wings and fly.”
What advice would you give to someone wanting to get their
first tattoo?
Make yourself a good playlist and make sure you have snacks
if your blood sugar goes down. Mine always does. Oh, what does a tattoo feel
like?? It’s like screwing for the first time. You didn’t know what it was going
to feel like, but you did it anyway. Then you kept going back for bigger and
better things!
Will you be getting anymore?
I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
What’s your biggest inspiration, what keeps you going?
May sound self-centered, but I am my own biggest
inspiration. My body is my temple and I feel more complete the more the walls
of my temple are decorated.
What is one thing that life has taught you?
Life has taught me many things. I am a pupil and life is my
teacher. And, like it or not, class is never dismissed, for I shall always keep
learning.
Do you have a favorite quote?
"Always be yourself, express
yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful
personality and duplicate it."- Bruce Lee
Anything else you would like to
add?
I look forward to joining an industry beyond
alternative modeling. I am a performer at heart and look forward to finding my
niche in performance arts.