She loves her dog Chief but also tattoo art as she has always seen his emotions as something to be translated into artistic expressions. Let’s get to know her closer…
Hi Ivy, can you tell us when your “relationship” with tattoo art was first born? And how it then evolved.
I’ve always gravitated toward expressing my emotions and experiences in artistic ways. Tattoos became a big part of that and before I knew it my life story was outlined on my body.
You are tattooed mostly along your hips, thighs, back and feet. Not your arms. How come?
I enjoy the feeling and aesthetic of having rib and silhouette ink. It gave me the freedom of larger tattoos as well. I love symmetry and have a counter tattoo for each tattoo. Like the ones on my earlobes. But the arms are definitely next.
Am I wrong or you have a quote from a song by rapper Wiz Khalifa tattooed on your back?
The Wiz Khalifa (IG: @wizkhalifa) quote is for my little brother that passed away. I’ve lost two siblings and they are tributed by my Ivy tattoo that wraps around their names. They are always with me.
On your right thigh you have a flashy dream catcher with a skull inside. Who is the tattoo artist and is there a “message” behind that tattoo?
The message behind the dream catcher skull is my belief that dreams rule our brain. In the conscious and unconscious world.
Many of my tattoos are tied to mental health and things people fail to understand.
The artist name is Chase from ‘Lucid Illusions Tattoo & Piercing’ (FB: @lucidillusionstattoo) in Watertown, SD.
What’s the name of that cute dog that often appears in your photos on Instagram?
My beautiful boy’s name is Chief. He wears his giant ears like a proud headdress. He’s part of everything I do. He’s my shotgun rider!
And your last famous words are… ?
“You get back what you put in”.
