Written Publications:
“The closeness and the intimacy[of tattooing] that most people don’t even experience is what makes it special.” -Pat Blackstorm, tattoo artist
“I feel like the biggest thing about tattoos that really sold me was that no one can take it from you […] You can’t take what I know, you can’t take my knowledge, you can’t take my wisdom, and you can’t take the ink out of my skin. And if you can’t take this from me then, fuck, man, you can’t take shit from me.” — Brandon
What makes me feel good? What kind of clothes do I feel good in? What types of music does my body like? What makes me feel alive?
Slowly realizing connecting with our emotions, wants, and ultimately ourselves is our power.