Where did you get your first Tattoo and Do you know by who?
A. My first Tattoo was by Ex de Medici - it was done at her
home as she was establishing a new shop at the time.Q2. What was going through your mind when you got your first
tattoo?
A. Will this hurt.... Hmmm that's kinda nice...damn I can't
see
what is going on :) I actually spent most of the time I was getting tattooed talking with
Ex so really didn't notice how long it took or how much it hurt.
Q3. Is there a meaning behind your 1st
Tat and what is it if you care to share?
A. Yep! It has to do with expressing the freedom I feel in
the way
I live my life. To me there could be nothing more free or powerful than a winged unicorn.
Q4. What is your favorite Tattoo, where
is it and why?
A. This is a hard one but if I have to choose it is the bear
on my right thigh. I guess it is my favorite because it is really a reflection of who I am
and how I identify myself in the world. A growing part of my identity is a bear - in
particular a polar bear. This tattoo is based on an Inuit bear design but also has a moari
feel to it due to the spiral component. As a Kiwi I felt that it was important to have
this link. The sacred heart section of this piece is also very important to me as I
dedicated to my girlfriend when I had it done - hence the red and white roses.
Q5. What advice can you give people who
are looking to get ink
for the first time?
A. I guess this will sound a bit cliched but make sure you
know what you want and where you want it. Also get to know your tattooist. I think this
helps with developing any work you have done and this will be reflected in the finished
tattoo.
