where vision meets skin

Octopuses are some of the most intelligent animals on our planet, and they fascinate me so much! I’ve had the honor of playing with some of these fabulous creatures in the wild. Since I couldn’t bring myself to own one as a “pet,” Pasha’s beautiful and incredibly detailed style was a no-brainer for me.

This tattoo is a piece of art that encompasses a special part of my life. I have been breeding poison dart frogs for the past 12 years, working with over a hundred different species. They are truly gemstones of the rainforest. I needed to find a tattoo artist who could capture their bright colors and iridescence. I had to travel out of the country to find him, and now I’m so glad he is here in the US. Pasha was able to recreate and put his glitch style into this project. I am truly honored to have some of his work reflecting this special part of my life.

Time is fleeting. All we ever have is the present moment. Every time I look at my tattoo, it reminds me to stop, inhale, and absorb the ‘here and now.’

I am an avid aquarium lover and have two tanks at home, one with a beautiful Betta fish. I was inspired by his beautiful fins and colors and thought the Betta fish would be a great candidate for a tattoo by Pasha Ink.