THE WAVE INK: AUGUST '18

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MAGPIE............. 8 

PHILL MYATT........................ 50 

LEIGHANNE DEVANEY............... 20 

MODELS 

Table of 

Contents 

TRACEY PANTERA.............................. 10 

MISSES BROOKLYNN..................... 24 

IRENE SILVER........................... 42 

Editor in Chief 

Sean LeBreeze 

Covers 

Misses Brooklynn - Juston Cardwell / Cardwell Photography @cardwellphotography 

Sarah Magic Makeup 

Featured Photographer 

Irene Silver - JustonCardwell / Cardwell Photography @cardwellphotography 

Rachelle Hoffman -Juston Cardwell / Cardwell Photography @cardwellphotography 

Tracey Pantera - Alyssa Waddups / @volcomkitten 

Tanner Garcia / @tannergarciaphoto 

Featured Makeup Artsit 

Sarah 

RACHELLE HOFFMAN.................. 46 

Layout Designer 

Sean LeBreeze 

MUSIC 

M.C. WOODY................................ 14 

FEATURES / SFX 

Edgy Creative Artistic Tatted 

SARAH.......... 34 

RUSTY YOKES.......................... 18 

JUSTON CARDWELL............. 40 

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How long have you been a tattoo artist? 

I have been a tattoo artist for 10 years. 

Do you remember the first tattoo that you ever done? 

The first tattoo I did was when I was 14. I was amongst 

a crowd who were tattooing and was called up to have 

a go at colouring in some tribal... I was told I would 

be a natural because of my love for drawing... so up I 

stepped 

How would you describe your tattooing style? 

I would describe my tattoo style as solid... 

What is the secret to achieving such detail in your tattoos? 

I was once told to pay attention to detail. So this 

would be the secret to such detail in a tattoo

@traceypantera 

Please introduce yourself and 

tell the readers where you are 

from. 

Tracey Pantera, Texas born and 

raised. I’m very passionate about 

body modification and fitness. I 

Love hanging out with my family, 

my bullies, modeling, as well 

as attending Tattoo Conventions. 

Photos by Tanner Garcia and Alyssa Waddups 

Which of your tattoos has the 

most meaning to you? 

My backpiece / Peacock. I’ve 

always been in love with this 

beautiful animal and his representation. 

He offers lessons 

about self-love, honor, integrity 

and the importance of facing 

life’s challenges as well as the 

unknown with courage and 

confidence. 

Do you remember what your 

first tattoo was? 

Yes, as well as the learning lesson 

that came with it. It was my 

name "Tracey" and was very 

poorly done. I'm glad to say it’s 

been covered up. 

Do you know how many tattoos 

you have? 

Lol, I lost count a while back. My 

goal is a bodysuit and I'm more 

than half way there. 

Which tattoo hurt the most? 

For now I'd have to say my armpits, 

but this answer may change 

after I get my throat and head 

tattooed. 

What is your favorite tattoo? 

My backpiece / Peacock. 

What inspired you to turn your 

body into a canvas of beautiful 

art? 

Well, I've always been a fan of 

body modification. I feel it has 

been the perfect way for me to 

express myself artistically. In 

my opinion being able to share 

my experiences both bad and 

good through art work has 

been extremely therapeutic and 

cathartic. 

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Who is your favorite tattoo artist? 

Jeff Gogue 

The gym seems to be something 

that you are really into. Do you 

workout for competitions or just a 

healthy way of life? 

Both for a healthy lifestyle and 

I also compete in tattoo conventions 

and tattoo model competitions. 

Being so beautifully tatted, do you 

attend any tattoo conventions? 

Yes! I actually started out at 

Tattoo conventions then started 

modeling and love both. 

How important is social media to 

you as a model? 

Very, it's an excellent way to 

network with photographers, 

magazines, models and fans. 

Do you have any advice for aspiring 

alternative / tattoo models? 

You will never please everyone. 

There will always be criticism 

use it as motivation and stay 

true to yourself. 

Where can we see more of you? 

www.facebook.com/tracey.alaniz 

Instagram: @traceypantera 

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M.C. WOODY 

@parrotgang 

M.C. Woody, you have been featured in The WAVE 

Ink back in Dec ’17, so would you please reintroduce 

yourself to our readers and let them know where 

you’re from? 

Hey, my name is Woody, I'm a rapper, drum n bass 

MC and recording studio owner from Gisborne, 

Aotearoa (New Zealand), a small island in the South 

Pacific that consists of a mixture of Maori (indigenous) 

and Pakeha (Euro Settlers) 

Musically how would you describe your style? 

On the drum n bass front I've been performing with 

Drum n Bass duo State Of Mind since I was a baby 

in 2009 it's Neurofunk a sub Genre of Drum N Bass, 

they are signed out of Blackout in Europe. They've 

had a world no 1 alb and continue to tour the world 

asmashomg massive festivals globally. I'm very 

proud of them Pat and Stu. 

On the Hip Hop side I guess it's dark af. Like I write 

about my life, the shit I grew up with, the shit that 

I've seen and my country. I guess Aotearoa is kind of 

marketed as this beautiful place full of happy people 

and dont get me wrong, it is we are a very powerful 

and beautiful people. But. we have some of the worst 

violence, rape, crime, domestic abuse stats and the 

highest rate of suicide in the known world. 5x that 

of the States (US). We don't have guns so we're doing 

it the hard way too, the bloody fucked up way you 

see in movies. That's New Zealand suicide, bruh. We 

kill ourselves more then anybody else. 

People have always told me I write about ugly. 

...Yeah I write about ugly!!! And I write about pain 

because that's where I find the most beauty but I'm 

fucked up man. 

You’re touring right now, how’s that going? 

It's been fantastic we've pretty much sold out most 

shows we've done this year on the State Of Mind 

(Land Of The Blind) album tour. And since I haven't 

completely finished this crazy hip hop show. 

Where are you touring and how long is it for? 

With “State Of Mind”, it's all year around as part 

one of a three part album is out so, it won't stop 

for a while and we're still selling out shows and 

there's still two parts the boys are set to release so 

that should keep us busy. We have the summer and 

NYE festival circuit here to finish off the year with 

so, it's all fun ATM. As far as the hip hop thing it's 

still not finished, but it's got a tour waiting to go 

once I fucking finish it, (the live show) but I did do 

a one off show in my homown a few months back to 

feed kids that could not afford lunches at school in 

my hood, so that was pretty dope. I wrote a single 

called “Clustered” for my girl, Chalese, like the 

week before, so I got to played that live to her, and 

an audience at the war memorial theatre. So that's a 

highlight to be able to give back... She's a real one. 

Who are some of the artist that you like right now? 

I'm absolutely in love with the Manchester UK boom 

bap. ATM, mainly High Focus records. Ocean Wisdom, 

Four Owls and shit like that. It makes me want 

to make something with those elements in it. Like, I 

think the UK has a great hip hop formula, ATM with 

Skepta and stuff bridging into US. I kinda want to 

use some of that sound in the near future, eh. And 

all of Kanye's new work has me hype. 

What is the difference, if there is any that you see 

between hip-hop in other places around the world and 

the US? 

Well I think that music as a whole is two parts, one 

is the culture of the area you are from, combined 

with the shit you're influenced by, so if you mix 

those two with a personality, boom you have urban 

music. So, nah not really. It's all subjective. They just 

tell it their way, just the trends and accents go into it, 

so really it's all just music

You have released a project, ”Don’t Cry for Me”, not long ago, how is that doing and what has been the response to it? 

To be honest way better then I expected a dark horror core EP about my messed up life would. I guess after ten years of 

being the party guy people that heard it we're like “Jesus this dude is not what I thought he was and this isn't electronic 

music it's hip hop wtf ”. So they are wanting more of it suprisingly. Like MC Tali who is a great friend and international 

musician came up to me when we were afterpartying at the end of summer in this mansion and she hit me 

with, “you never play the victim. You act like you never had any of this shit go down and I never knew half of this shit 

Woody, and I've known you for years. Do I even know you or do you even let anybody know you, really?”. She's an 

angel in the industry tbh, and it made me realise I owe it to people to show more of that side of my life. Like if not in 

person I'll make a song about it now, like how am I going to inspire a suicidal kid that wants to rap in a small town, in 

small country in the middle of fucking nowhere. If he or she doesn't know that I was just like them, ya know? I'm no 

saint, yo. No Fucking way. But I'm trying. 

What is your favorite song on it? 

I don't have one, “Don't Cry For Me”, was the truth about everything I hated in myself or about my childhood. So 

there's no favorite as it's all about my fucking pain, my fathers death, my Bros getting taken away, violence, addiction, 

sex, drugs, being played by the wrong bitches, and my attempted suicide. And I'm still working on the part two and 

it doesn't seem to get much lighter I'm afraid. But, if you are making me pick one, it would be F.M.L, as it's me and 

Patrick from State Of Mind, we've been best friends for a long time, toured together as State Of Mind and Woody for 

over a decade. So for us to finally make a hip hop tune and for it to be cool and co-signed by The WuTang was pretty 

special I guess. Like I'm getting a gold record sent to my house because of that tune hitting like 1.5 million downloads 

on DKings. And they sent me some new Grillz. 

OK, my friend, tell us about Wu-Tang, the affiliation you have with them and the project you worked on. 

Basically I sent a dark tune into a competition, they co signed it and we've become friends, I guess. I don't make music 

like the Wu, and my direction is not really Wu apart from how hard the shit is and that it's from the street. I want to 

do this shit independently because that's what I'm about, I'd rather die an artist on my terms. BUT, GZA is one of my 

favorite writers, and I was raised on that shit, so to be able to send my little rap songs to those big time guys to give me 

feedback is actually really cool. 

What direction do you see M.C. Woody going in the next 2-5 years? 

My music is my biography so hopefully not in the ground. But wherever my life goes I'll be sure to write about it as 

dark and honestly as I can. But, Part 2 of my hip hop story should be done next year, and I'll be touring Land of The 

Blind part 2 and 3 when the are realeased on Blackout with my Bros. 

What is the next thing on the table for M.C. Woody? 

Part two of my hip hop to close out that chapter of my life, I'm happy now, I'm not hurting people, I’m in love and I 

have my family close. So it’s time to finish off this horror and start something else, probably a UK, USA, NZ thing so I 

can steal some of those UK rappers. 

If you could work with any artist in their prime, just 1, dead or alive who would that be? 

O.D.B 

Where can we see and hear more of M.C. Woody? 

On tour with State Of Mind Drum n Bass 

On Spotify 

Or on tour when I finally finished this crazy dark horror. 

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RUSTY YOKES 

@rustyyokes 

Please introduce yourself to our readers. 

I’m Edwin Delarosa, I’ve been using the moniker of rusty_yokes for tattooing 

and now this Anime project. I’ve been involved with tattooing for 

about 7 years now and watching anime for even longer so it seemed fitting. 

What is the reason behind this particular anime project? 

This project is still fairly new, I started this in February of this year and the more I delve into this project the more reasons 

I find to do it. Initially it was me trying to relieve some stress by drawing some of my favorite childhood characters 

and the nostalgia of it motivated me to share that with anyone who has the same interests. 

How long have you been drawing anime characters? 

Anime was the first thing I remember drawing consistently as a kid. I wasted a lot of paper drawing Future Trunks, it 

was a daily thing. Of course over time I strayed away from drawing anime but coming back to it after so many years 

has been so fun. 

Have you been commissioned to do any murals of these characters? 

A majority of the work I’ve done has been commission based. No murals yet, but that would be amazing. I think this 

project resonates with people because it brings them back to specific parts of their childhood. One of the cooler things 

about this experience has been people telling me about all the things they remember when they first saw a scene of a 

show or movie. It’s been really interesting. 

Are we able to find any of your work in art galleries? 

At the moment no but I was fortunate enough to be a part of an art show last month where I showcased this project. It 

was a great experience and it pushes me to do more shows so that’s something that I will be focusing on more. 

I would love to have a table book of your artwork. Is that available, or will it be in the future? 

I would love to have a book or collection of work that can be shared on a larger scale. I can say that’s a goal I’d like to 

cross off the list. 

What inspires you to draw and create such detailed visual images? 

A lot of it comes from the love I have for these shows and characters. Especially if it’s a memorable or iconic scene, 

there is a pressure to take these images and translate them into tattoo designs but still keep the essence of the original 

source. It makes the end result a lot more satisfying when it comes out well. 

How important is social media to you as an artist? 

Social Media has become very important to me as an artist. At first I didn’t see it that way but Instagram has helped 

me so much as an artist. Aside from having a solid support system for your craft there’s so much inspiration and great 

work being shared. It’s a tool I feel all artist should embrace. 

Do you have any advice for aspiring artists? 

There’s so much that can be said but I tell people to always believe in what they create, learn from everything you create 

and lastly to be open for improvement no matter what direction your art takes you. 

Where can we see more of your work? (Please include all social media pages) 

I’ve transitioned to solely using Instagram for my work, it’s such an interactive platform so that’s where I post mostly. 

My handle is @rusty_yokes, I also have an email for any questions or inquiries. www.eddytattoos@gmail.com 


Leighanne Devaney 

@devaneytattoos 

Did you do any of them yourself? 

I did tattoo myself once to practice before I was trained but I chose the bottom of my calf which wasn’t the best place 

and was awkward and I gave in and got someone else to finish it. 

Do your friends let you tattoo them for practice? 

If I have designs I want to play around with close friends, regular customers and my partner all let me try new things 

on them. 

How long have you been a tattoo 

artist? 

I have been in the tattoo industry 

6 years. I did a 3year apprenticeship 

and then I opened up my 

own studio on 22 August 2015 

and my business has been growing 

ever since . 

Do you remember the first tattoo 

that you ever done ? 

I’d always loved the idea of being 

a tattoo artist but when I first left 

college I started working at Tesco’s 

and earning money and just 

forgot about tattooing. My mate 

was into tattooing and asked me 

to tattoo a little tribal symbol on 

his arm as he knew I loved artwork 

and interested in the tattoo 

scene and that’s the first tattoo 

I ever did and that’s where my 

story begun. 

Do you find that there are any 

challenges that you face being a 

female artist?like do some think 

you aren’t that good because you’re 

a women ? 

I sometimes get asked if I’m the 

artist in my studio when I answer 

the door and when I say yes 

people look at me surprised at 

the fact I’m a women and say you 

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don’t look like your typical tattoo 

artist. (Whatever we are meant to 

look like :) ) but my artwork does 

the talking and I let them judge 

for themselves. 

How would you describe your 

tattooing style ? 

I would say my tattooing style 

is detailed and intricate. I love 

realism, detailed pieces and really 

enjoy a challenge. I love both 

colour and black and grey work 

with hints of colour. 

What is the secret to achieving 

such detail in your Tattoos ? 

I focus and study the piece I’m 

working on before I tattoo it. 

Where is the most difficult place to 

tattoo someone? 

I think the heel near the ankle 

bone is always a difficult area to 

tattoo. 

How many tattoos do you 

currently have ? 

I currently have 11 tattoos but 

would like a few more. I’m just 

waiting on a space for the artist 

I currently want to get tattooed 

by . 

Should people get tattoos while intoxicated? 

No I don’t think being intoxicated and getting tattoos mix at all. 

What has been the most bizarre tattoo you have ever done on someone ? 

I once tattooed tigger out of Winnie the Pooh as a chef with a fork and steak in one hand and utensils in the other , 

stood next to a bbq with a kebab on it. 

What tattoo artists, if any, do you draw inspiration from? 

During my apprenticeship I really loved joe carpenters work and was really inspired by it and I still look at his work 

now along with Ricky Lopez , Steve Butcher, Ryan the scientist smith and Jenna Kerr. 

What’s the secret of being a great tattoo artist? 

I personally think you just have to love art in order to be a great tattoo artist . Perseverance and stepping out your 

comfort zone . 

Who is your favourite tattoo artist? 

My favourite artist of all time would have to be Steve butcher I think his attention to detail is incredible. But there are 

many talented artists out there . 

For a first timer, where should they get a tattoo if they do not like a lot of pain? 

For a first timer who isn’t good with pain should maybe have a shoulder or thigh tattoo as I have found people find 

them the most comfortable places. 

Words of advice for anyone that wants to become a tattoo artist ? 

Anyone wanting to become a tattoo artist need to be dedicated to the tattoo industry and really be passionate about 

their artwork and want to stand out. 

Where can we get inked by you and see more of your work? 

You can get inked by me at Devaney Tattoos in Norfolk (England) . 

Can check out my work on Facebook -Devaney Tattoos and removal 

Instagram. Devaney_Tattoos or www.devaneytattoos.co.uk 

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MISSES BROOKLYNN 

Photos by Juston Cardwell / Cardwell Photography 


Please introduce yourself and tell the readers where you are 

from. 

Hi. I am Misses Brooklynn, from Phoenix Arizona. 

Now that we finally got you on our cover, what’s been going on 

with you? We see that you stay busy. 

Working full time, progressing with my modeling career and 

pursuing event coordinating. 

Why did you start getting tattoos? 

I have always had a passion for tattoos. Now its become a 

form of expression for me. 

Which of your tattoos has the most meaning to you? 

I would have to say my forever young on my stomach. Its a 

reminder of overcoming some health issues and how lucky I 

am to just wake up every morning. 

How do people look at you when they see you have so many 

tattoos? 

It really just depends. However, it is becoming more 

acceptable in today's society. 

Why do you think that tattoos are now more accepted in society? 

I think it's become more of an art for so many instead of a 

negative attribute. 

Why did you choose tattoos as a means of expression? 

I am very outspoken. So, I basically wear my trial and tribulations 

on my skin. 

What is special about tattoos that you don’t get in other art 

forms? 

I get to display my art every day no matter where I go or what 

I'm doing. 


Carl Grace and multiple over seas artists. 

Being so beautifully tatted, do you attend any tattoo conventions? 

I attend expos when I can between work and when I am hosting 

an event. 

How important is social media to you as a model? 

Its It’s very important. I basically started with social media its 

it’s made it possible to interact with fans internationally as 

well as supporting small businesses and brands. 

What advice do you have for aspiring alternative / tattoo models? 

Focus on your end goal. Never allow the negative to discourage 

you and always remember where you came from. 

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FB: brooklynnmodel.phx 

SC: inkdmama 

Website (being updated) www.missesbrooklynn.com 

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SARAH 

@sarahamagicmakeup 

Please introduce yourself and tell the readers where you are from. 

My name is Sarah and I’m from a small town in the South West of France. I’m 

35 but I’m really a child at heart =) I like to think that I’m a work in progress, 

always seeking improvement and peace. My favorite things in the world are my 

family, animals, nature, food, reading, painting, music, dreaming and pranking 

my loved ones lol 

When did you decide that you wanted become a makeup artist? 

I’m not sure, I remember sitting on my mom’s bed back when I was a little girl 

and watching her do her makeup routine. I was fascinated with the colors, 

smells, textures and the subtle transformation… But it wasn’t until 2015 that I 

decided I’d had enough of working for other people and I wanted to pursue my 

own dreams. 

Where and when did you realize that you had such an amazing skill? 

Oh, I do not think I have amazing skills honestly… I’m extremely self-conscious 

for starter and I « hate » almost every makeup I create. Sometimes I like 

them but after a while I only see all the little things I could have done better 

lol. I know I’m too hard on myself but I’m just obsessed with getting better and 

creating the things that I visualise in my mind. On a positive note, I do appreciate 

my incredible progress over the last couple years. I started doing very 

simple makeups that I had a hard time finishing.. and if anyone had told me 

I’d do the kind of illusion makeups I do now I would have laughed in their face 

(and then cried lol) 


Has special effect / creative make up always been 

what you wanted to do? 

Yes, it has. Deep down I’ve always wanted to 

work on movie sets or photo shoots. I love painting, 

I’m a colour addict… and I always wanted 

to be a makeup, sfx artist. It just took me half my 

life to have the courage to choose the right path 

for me. 

Where does your inspiration for your ideas come 

from? 

Anything really, but mostly nature, animals. 

I am very inspired by the sky, I love painting 

clouds and the cosmos, nebulae, constellations… 

I can’t get enough of them ! lol And since I’m a 

bit of a nerd/geek/dork, I also love recreating 

movie / tv show / video games characters. 

Who are some of the makeup artists that you 

admire? 

Oh my, that’s a tough one because I follow a 

looooot of painfully talented people. I don’t 

want to forget any of them but I guess my crushes 

are : https://www.instagram.com/ 

@akalyna_ne_verba, @mimles, 

@statementpiecemakeup, @bluemagicmakeup, 

@jordanhanz, @iamlourdesvarela, 

@caffeinated_dreamer_, @georginaryland, 

@marcellobarenghi, @akianeart, 

@jennluvsmakeup.... 

Which one is your favorite makeup artist? 

I don’t know if I can answer that… it’s so hard to 

just pick one ! I think my biggest influence has 

always been my mom =) As for my favorite artist 

on instagram hmmmmmmmmmm... I’ll go with 

Akalyna (@akalyna_ne_verba) she’s beautiful, 

damn talented and such a sweetheart. She’s one 

of the reasons I pushed myself so hard, because I 

wanted to be as good as her !!! lol 

What has been your favorite creation to date? 

Of mine? Oh dear lol…. Hmmmmmmm…. 

It’s usually the last one because I have usually 

improved since the previous makeup but if i had 

to pick just one…. I have two favorites, my « paradise 

garden » one, that I painted for my mom’s 

birthday and my Skull Illusion one. 

How important is social media to you and your 

career as a makeup artist? 

I have mixed feelings about social media. One 

the one hand they can be very time consuming 

BUT on the other hand they have really helped 

me grow my audience, especially Instagram. The 

makeup community on instagram is the best in 

my opinion… it’s extremely supportive and not 

as competitive or mean as on other platforms, 

like twitter or facebook. I need social media to 

put myself out there and make a name for myself 

but I try n ot to spend too much time on my 

phone 

Do you have any advice for aspiring makeup 

artist? 

I get asked that a lot and I really don’t know 

what to say because I’m self-taught and I’m not 

sure I’m the best person to give someone else 

advice lol… but I will say what I always say : 

try and get quality products, because it REALLY 

makes a difference. I used to paint with really 

really cheap paint and I guess it was all right. 

And one day I got my first real professional 

bodypaint… And WOW it just changed my life 

and I started painting better stuff 

be patient… growing an audience, improving 

your skills takes a looooot of time… months, 

years… do collabs with other artists, the support 

and sharing of your work will help you grow and 

get known. It’s also a great way to share tips and 

learn from other and keep your motivation high 

(I shouldn’t give this advice because I’m very 

bad at following it lol but…) be kind to yourself 

and embrace your beauty, accept your flaws and 

see every new creation as a success, even when 

they’re not up to your expectations. Every step 

you make is a step closer to your goal 

If you could leave one mark on the world, what 

would it be? 

Oh I don’t know if I want to leave a mark on the 

world, honestly. I just want to be remembered as 

a good person I guess. And if I can help others 

express themselves through art and grow as an 

artist, then I can die fulfilled =) 

Where can we see more of your work? (Please 

include all social media pages) 

I’m almost on every social platform imaginable 

lol… but my most active pages are on Facebook, 

instagram, twitter, google plus and my youtube 

channel 

https://www.facebook.com/sarahmagicmakeup 

https://www.instagram.com/sarahmagicmakeup 

https://twitter.com/SaraMagicMakeUp 

http://www.youtube.com/c/magicmakeupwithsarah 


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Juston Cardwell 

@cardwellphotography 

Being one of my favorite photographers, it’s a pleasure to feature you and your work in this issue of The WAVE INK. 

With that being said, would you please introduce yourself to our readers and let them know where you’re from? 

My Name is Juston Cardwell, I am located just outside of Portland, Oregon 

How long have you been a photographer? 

I have been a photographer for about 30 years. 

This is your third cover for The WAVE INK, and this time around you also have 2 other models featured in the same 

issue. What is the secret to capturing such great images? 

The biggest thing I love to do is always have fun, don’t treat like a big production. Find what defines your model and 

work with it, sometimes that means thinking outside of the box. 

Have beautiful women always been the subjects of your shoots? 

No, I shot with everything from newborn babies pooping on you during a shoot…. To jet engine, flame throwing funny 

cars hitting 200 mph 

What do you look for when choosing a model to shot? 

Just someone who is really wanting to be there, if its not fun…. I don’t want to be there either :) 

You recently mentioned that you shot 30 models in a weekend, what was that experience like and how did you pull it 

off? 

It was a big event, had so much fun. At time points you would be shooting with someone and want to keep going but 

then look around and realize time is not standing still and have to move on. I prefer to spend more time with a person 

and find what makes them stand out. 

Do you prefer to shoot in a studio or on location? 

Being that I am from Oregon weather is not on my side, I have a small studio so I can shoot at all times. Being a single 

parent home studio works best for now. Few more years and can leave the nest and shoot so much more on location. 

If you had to pick just one, what would you say has been your favorite shoot to date? 

My favorite has been when I got to meet one of my Favorite all time superstar ink model …. Heather Moss, I was so 

nervous shooting with her. We did good … images were very cool and I like to think we have become friends since 

then. 

If you could pick any place in the world to shoot, where would be your dream location to have a photoshoot? 

I would want some location with the whites sands and the bluest clear waters, bamboo hut and the ability to just melt 

and with the view 

What is the most important thing that photographers just starting out need to know? 

Enjoy what you do, don’t look for short cuts, don’t copy others work… find what makes you stand out from the rest. 

There are so many people out there who say they are a photographers…. Just be you and don’t hold back. 

Where can we see where can we see more of your work? 

I am in the middle of changing up my webpage so for now, My Instagram page is the best…. @cardwellphotography 

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CARDWELL 

ON THE NEXT 8 PAGES. 

THE IMAGES OF BEAUTIFUL 

MODELS IRENE SILVER AND 

RACHELLE HOFFMAN WERE 

CAPTURED BY MR. CARDWELL. 


Rachelle Hoffman 

@rachelless99 

Please introduce yourself and tell 

the readers where you are from. 

My name is Rachelle Hoffman and 

I am from Glendale Arizona. 

Which of your tattoos has the most 

meaning to you? 

All of my tattoos are horror movies 

that I have loved growing up as a 

child up until now so they all have 

the same meaning. 

Do you remember what your first 

tattoo was? 

My first tattoo of a memorial piece 

for my best friend which has 

already been covered up. 

Do you know how many tattoos 

you have? 

All of my tattoos connect so I don’t 

know how many I have but I have 

over 500 hours worth. 



The tattoo that hurt me the most 

was most definitely my stomach. 



It’s really hard to say what my favorite 

tattoo is because I like a lot of them I 

waited long enough until I found good 

quality artists so they all turned out 

very nice 

What inspired you to turn your body into 

a canvas of beautiful art? 

Once I got my first tattoo I just became 

addicted and decided that I wanted to 

go full body suit I just love the look and 

I love the style behind it 


My favorite tattoo artist would have to 

be the three that work on me .. Sirris 

slay, Poch, Anthony prince. 

Being so beautifully tatted, do you attend 

any tattoo conventions? 

I do attend tattoo conventions us I try 

to hit out-of-state ones as often as I can 

and I al-ways hit all of the ones that are 

at home 

How important is social media to you as 

a model? 

Social media I think is very important 

in both the modeling industry and the 

tattoo indus-try because it reaches so 

many different people so I feel like it is 

a very important part of what we do 

Do you have any advice for aspiring 

alternative / tattoo models? 

My advice for any aspiring models is 

just be dedicated and stay focused be 

ready to put in a lot of time and dedication 

don’t give up and just say confident 

but also stay humble 


Ig: @rachelless99 

@addictions2010 

Facebook : /rachellehoffman623 

RachelleHoffman.com 


Irene Silver 

@ms.irenesilver 

Please introduce yourself and tell the 

readers where you are from. 

My name is Irene Silver, I am a 

tattoo/fetish model/performer and 

photographer. I am from Arizona 

though I moved around a lot 

throughout my youth. 

Which of your tattoos has the most 

meaning to you? 

That’s pretty much impossible for me 

to choose. I go though a lengthy process 

when deciding to add more art 

to my body. They all have an absurd 

amount of meaning behind them. 

Do you remember what your first 

tattoo was? 

I do indeed remember my first 

Tattoo. I was 17 in Jerome, Arizona 

ghost hunting with my mom for her 

birthday. We got matching ghosts 

with a little J in it that I drew up 

while in town. It’s on my left hip. 

Do you know how many tattoos you 

have? 

16 



Its difficult to say which tattoo hurt 

the most since all of mine are so 

large. I would have to say the most 

sensitive area for me was my butt 

cheeks. 


Oh man, another tough one because 

I love them all. I just got my Phoenix 

across my back last year and I am still 

rather smitten with it so lets go with 

that one. 

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What inspired you to turn your body into 

a canvas of beautiful art? 

All of my tattoos describe life changing 

moments in my life. They tell stories of 

the people I have met, both the mistakes 

and the victories I have encountered, as 

well as the lessons and values I want to 

carry with me. Almost all of my tattoos 

are done by one artist (Aj Larson). Aj 

freehands all of his work on me so we 

follow the flow of my body when creating. 

Sometimes the pieces manifest as 

large works and sometimes small. Him 

and I vibe really well in the creative 

process so the transition kind of just 

happened over the years as I experienced 

new things in life and he helped 

me record them. 


Aj Larson. You can find him under Blk 

Jax Tattoo. 

Being so beautifully tatted, do you attend 

any tattoo conventions? 

I do attend and sometimes compete at 

the conventions that roll through town. 

I also perform at them here and there. 

In fact, I’ll be doing a violet wand performance 

at this year’s Hell City. 

How important is social media to you as 

a model? 

Ironically, I am a bit of an introvert so 

social media is a pain in my booty. As a 

model however, it greatly impacts your 

success. Especially with how today’s 

society receives information. 

Do you have any advice for aspiring alternative 

/ tattoo models? 

Sleeves are key to publications and don’t 

care too much about what people say. 

Model for yourself and no one else. 


Instagram: @darth_irene & @ms.irenesilver 

Facebook: Facebook.com/msirenesilver 

Patreon: Patreon.com/irenesilver 


Phill Myatt 

@tattoophill 

How long have you been a tattoo artist? 

I have only been tattooing full time for about 4 years. 

That time has gone nowhere and I still feel like I’m learning 

as much now as I did when I started. 

Do you remember the first tattoo that you ever done? 

Haha, the first tattoo I ever did was on my own leg. I was 

shitting myself. I didn’t really know what I was doing or 

how it was going to look. It wasn’t brilliant and unfortunately 

I see it every day. A lot of people tend to see it as I 

get asked the question quite often. However, I don’t mind 

as it reminds me of where I started and I would never 

remove or cover it. 

How would you describe your tattooing style? 

My tattooing style, if I had to categorize it I would say 

black and grey realism. I tend to do a lot of portraits so 

naturally I try to get them looking as close to the reference 

photograph as possible. Capturing personality is 

what I think makes a good portrait. When doing designs 

I like to layer imagery, adding different elements, and 

where possible, I like to tell a story through the design. 

What is the secret to achieving such detail in your tattoos? 

Patience. Most of my tattoos take around six to seven 

hours and often my work has quite a lot of detail, so I try 

to take my time and make sure I get all the details that 

need to be there. I find contrast and saturation just as important 

in my work. I think the balance of light and dark 

is what I look at the most when tattooing. 

Where is the most difficult place for you to tattoo someone? 

It really depends on the person, their skin, and what they 

are wanting in that area, but in general, I find just below 

the ribs on the side a particularly difficult spot as the skin 

is so stretchy. Same with backs. It’s such a good large area 

but I never think the skin tattoos that well. Give me lower, 

inner forearm, or lower leg any day and I’d be a happy 

man :) 

How may tattoos do you currently have? 

Not enough! I currently have all my arms, most of my 

legs and chest done. However, I’m always looking to get 

tattooed, as I now look at the blank spaces as opposed to 

what I’ve got tattooed. 

Did you do any of them yourself? 

As I mentioned before, the first tattoo I did was on myself. 

I’ve tattooed myself twice now but I don’t any more 

as I’d rather let other people tattoo me. I enjoy spending 

time with the people who tattoo me. I enjoy the whole 

process of it. From seeing how people put designs together, 

to their process of tattooing. There is always something 

to learn, so it’s a win win. 

Do your friends let you tattoo them for practice? 

My friends and family were awesome when I started 

tattooing. They trusted me to get near them with my machines, 

which was brave on their part. I learned a lot from 

tattooing my friends and family. They give you honest 

feedback and it’s good to be able to follow the healing 

process. I’m very grateful to everyone who lets me tattoo 

them, especially those who trusted me in the earlier days 

of tattooing. 

Should people get tattoos while intoxicated? 

Nope! However it’s always nice towards the end of the day 

when you’ve had an awesome client in to crack a beer and 

see the day out right ;) 

What has been the most bizarre tattoo you have ever done 

on someone? 

I think the whole idea of getting a permanent image on 

your body is bizarre. 

Words of advice for anyone that wants to become a tattoo 

artist? 

Tattooists always answer this question the same way but 

it’s true; draw and keep drawing, get an apprenticeship! 

Simple… 

It’s not easy to get into this game. I found it hard. It took 

a while. The best advice I would say is draw lots, play 

around with composition and contrast whether it be with 

drawing, photography or digital artwork, and build a 

strong portfolio. I found it hard to get an apprenticeship. 

Studios didn’t really want to know, even though I studied 

art at college and university… so, I didn’t end up going 

down that route. I got tired of getting turned away from 

studios, I am mostly self taught, but you’ve got to do what 

you’ve got to do! I would definitely recommend getting 

an apprenticeship though, as you learn a lot of valuable 

lessons and improve much quicker. 

Where can we get inked by you and see more of your work? 

I am currently working out of my studio @blackhausgallery 

in Leek Staffordshire UK. I will be working at various 

conventions next year. To see more of my work head on 

over to my Instagram @tattoophill or my Facebook page 

@phillmyatttattoo 

Cheers guys :) 


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