THE WAVE INK: AUGUST '18

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.
Who is your favorite tattoo artist?
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.
Where can we see more of you?
Instagram: @darth_irene & @ms.irenesilver
Facebook: Facebook.com/msirenesilver
Patreon: Patreon.com/irenesilver
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