Beer Can Hill

Photo taken at the North Carolina Tattoo Convention.

Z is a 23 year old hairstylist, make-up artist, model, and actress. She is a member of the Gypsy Queens.

Carrie: What are your tattoos of?

Z: Asian back piece , flowers which will one day be a sleeve and rib piece, scissors on my neck, skull and gun below the belt, and a design made by a great friend who will always be dear to my heart on my lower back.

Carrie: What was your first tattoo?

Z: The Chinese symbol for beautiful. I received it on my 18th birthday.

Carrie: What was the last tattoo you received?

Z: The rare desert flower on my upper right rib.

Carrie: Which healing/aftercare method did you use?

Z: I have tried a lot of different ways, but the best for me has been H2Ocean Tattoo lotion.

Carrie: Do you regret any of your ink?

Z: Nope, not at all, The only thing I do regret is not getting it done the 1st time by a good artist, I have had to have a lot of my work re-done.

Carrie: Have you ever had anyone react negatively about your tattoos?

Z: Oh yeah, I get “You’re to pretty for all those tattoos” and “wow I never thought you would have all that”. It’s no big deal to me. My body is my temple I’m just painting my walls, Plus I’m very opened minded and it’s a gift that not everyone was blessed with.

Carrie: Is there anything that you would like to tell people who are thinking about getting their first tattoos?

Z: You get what you pay for and take the time to find someone who gets what you want and listens to you.

Carrie: Which artists/shops do you patronize for tattoos?

Z: Mutiny in Asheville, NC. Taylor Cort and Daron James ROCK!! I also like Little Johns in Greensboro, NC.

Carrie: Why did you join the Gypsy Queens?

Z: I joined because I met the founder Frankie in Las Vegas for the Pit Ball and fell in love with everything she is about and the girls with her. They all have hearts that are filled with love and the power to give so much! Which is how I have always felt about myself!

Besides her work with the Gypsy Queens, Z supports the rescue and rehabilitation of pit bulls, particularly those that were rescued from Michael Vick. She can be reached on MySpace.

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