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INK LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: You may have noticed that InkSpired is sporting a brand new logo and new visual concept. We are very excited to bring you the rebranded InkSpired, a tattoo culture and lifestyle magazine that meshes avantgarde luxury with the edginess of ink passion, art, modeling, fashion, music, and various other dimensions of the alternative world. Many thanks to all of those who shopped InkSpired Magazine’s Online Store during the month of September! We are donating 20% of proceeds to the Colorado Relief Flood. InkSpired Magazine was created in Denver, Colorado and we appreciate all of the love and support for our home base. In other news, I was interviewed on Wildly Successful Woman and you can listen to the interview at: http:// www.blogtalkradio.com/wildlysuccessfulwomenradio/2013/10/03/women-start-ups-who-inspire-inkspired. I talk about my inspiration for starting InkSpired Magazine, what it means to me and reveal a bit about what my traditional chinese family thinks of my InkSpired dream. To say the least, “this is publishing, there is no frolicking in the park!” Signed, Your Chief Editor - Candies Deezy Liu
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COVER CREDITS: Model: Trisha Lurie
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Editor-in-Chief - Candies Deezy Liu Creative Director - Sean Hartgrove Art Director - David Rossa Website Manager - Cameron Cowan Staff Photographers - Sean Hartgrove, Radek Photography Video Services provided by - James Coulter of Moo Dog Productions, LTD. Subscriptions available for $20 per issue. For Ad Sales, contact info@InkSpiredMagazine.com
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INKSPOT “Being ‘InkSpired’ means to be a walking piece of art that inspires others to find their own inner beauty.” - Paige Butkus “‘InkSpired’ means in certain moments of the greatest, you want to remember those memories forever. Certain people or situations inspire you; why not have them on your body so you can remember them forever? I’m ‘InkSpired’ everyday! Hence, all my tattoos.” - Milli Pritchard “Freedom of expression and of the real you.” - Michael Chase “Your core beliefs and true identity showing on the outside for the world to see the real you is what being ‘InkSpired’ means to me. There is always a reason why people get the tattoos they do, like mine. I can’t wait to get more, answering this question has ‘InkSpired’ me!” - Roberta Gardner “To me, ‘InkSpired’ means being inspired by the things in my life and the values that I hold that mean so much to me that I want to share them with others through body art! Cheers!” - Bart Carr
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FAEGANN “BRICKHOUSE” HARLOW Photography: Shane O’Neal, Sarah B. Danks & Radient Inc.
They call her “BrickHouse”, a nickname given to her to describe the way in which she falls in her suspension acts. Faegann “BrickHouse” Farlow puts the flare in traditional sideshow. She performs with Mötley Crüe, Jane’s Addiction, Street Drum Corps, to name a few. With the Crüe, she performs various stunts including aerial chain, silk, bungee, pole, grinder, fire staff, dance and stilts. “I had a friend that was involved with Mötley Crüe. They were looking for ‘freakish and tattooed talent’. Those guys are great. They all have such distinct personalities. Performing with them always results in typical rockstar stories and backstage shenanigans but you also see how hard they work,” she says. When working with Jane’s Addiction, Faegann performs flesh hook suspension. “There are times when I’m flying over Tommy Lee’s head and we’re making eye contact. It’s the coolest feeling in the world, getting to do such cool stuff with amazing and talented people,” she says. Performing in different venues all the time is no easy task. “You can’t practice on the road. There are a lot of things that just end up happening on the fly. I have to figure it out literally as I’m in the air. It’s definitely made me a stronger performer,” BrickHouse explains. During an international sideshow event in Vegas, on Cinco de Mayo of 2010, “BrickHouse” was performing a drop in a straightjacket and chains. There was a haze machine that she was unaware of and bound by duct tape, it was a particularly slippery situation. “I literally slipped right out,” Faegann recalls. “I was a little too eager but I was lucky. I could have died. Oddly enough, the straightjacket ended up helping me. I landed on my head, got a concussion and broke three bones in my foot. I didn’t know I was falling,” she continues. Instead of crippling her, this fateful experience has pushed Faegann to go even further beyond her boundaries. Even after receiving second degree burns and being in a burn care unit for some time, she continued to train with fire and pursued feeling safe around it. She has been known to faint due to claustrophobia, yet taught herself upside down straightjacket releases, such as the one in her aerial chain act as well as enterology, the act of fitting
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into a small 20’ by 20’ box. Faegann declares, “Why not give it everything you have? You’re going to be on your deathbed eventually anyways. This is all you’ve got, this is your shot. I will not let my life pass me by.” Being a sideshow stunt artist is more than just a career for Faegann, it’s her life. “I happily live in a VW Bus now after foreclosing on my home due to a serious spinal injury. I learned that material possessions distracted me from going out into the world.” It has even affected her personal relationships. “My parents disowned me when I chose this path, yet over the years, we have made great strides to learn to respect each other’s authenticity and return to our strong relationship we once had.” She has traveled and performed all over the U.S., Canada, Amsterdam and Australia. Faegann’s tattoos are more than just a part of her physical identity, they play an important role in her emotional healing. She lost her brother to suicide when she was younger. “He’s the reason I started getting tattooed. My first large piece was for him, then I ended up getting one for my mom and dad.” She refers to her tattoos as blessings in disguise. At the beginning of her career, she missed out on a lot of opportunities and shows because of her tattoos. “You would think being in this artistic acrobatic industry that people wouldn’t be so limiting. However, the more I stay true to myself, the more I get to work with the people that I want.” Being authentic has propelled Faegann’s career forward in more ways than she could have ever imagined. Faegann “BrickHouse” Farlow is an ethereal presence that grasps the souls of her audience in her enthralling performance. She is an iconic, angelic figure suspended in the air. The epitome of someone that is between heaven and earth, she is a tantalizing presence. In her performances, Faegann creates a level of intimacy between herself and those that revel in her essence.
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CUSTOM CULTURE Photography: Radek Photography
Radek Hruby Photography, a native of Czech Republic, his love of cars manifested into these beautiful photos. To order prints, email Radek at: RadekHRPhotography@gmail.com. October 2013
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KARI JO GOODWIN Photography: Phil McCarty Hair & MUA: Kari Jo Goodwin
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JOSH STEBBINS Art: Josh Stebbins
Even in darkness, there is beauty and light. For Josh Stebbins, this is his entire artistic vision; to illustrate the duality of the world in a unique and compelling manner. There is an elegance in the darkness that inspires Josh’s art. To him, it’s about finding beauty in all of the darkness. Art is not only his passion, it’s his saving grace. It serves as an outlet for his anger and depression. “It’s therapy for me. If I don’t draw everyday, I feel like there’s something missing,” Josh says. Josh Stebbins hails from Enid, Oklahoma, a small town guy with big dreams. Pen and ink, Josh’s main medium provides the delicate balance of black and white that inspires his art. With influences from El Dia de la Muerte, to recreating a dark, morbid version of Mickey Mouse, as well as various other pop culture and religious references in between, his dualistic artistic style captures the aesthetic appeal of many art collectors and enthusiasts. “There’s an opposite to everything. I like to incorporate a lot of that symbolically into my work. The darker side of life inspires me,” Josh explains. Josh goes on to say, “people generally realize it’s there [the darker side], but don’t want to face it...for me, the Garden of Eden has long since had a ‘Sorry, We’re Closed’ sign on its gate.” Unique and self-taught with a bold statement, Josh Stebbins’ artwork is classic and clean with a dark, elegant twist. Stylishly avant-garde, his art can be seen adorning several Lowbrow Art Company and Black Market Art Company designs. His artwork has also been displayed at the La Luz de Jesus, one of the most prestigious art galleries in Los Angeles. There is an elegant brilliance in the artwork of Josh Stebbins’, a light to the darkness. “Art is who I am.” -Josh Stebbins www.JoshStebbins.com
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Scars don’t identify you, they propel you - a mantra Heidi Jolly lives by. A single mother of two, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a fitness trainer and competitor, Heidi Jolly has built her strength from perseverance. Her inspiring journey is etched in her skin, on the canvas that she is determined to make healthier and stronger, despite MS. “For about two years, I was in pain all the time,” Heidi recalls. After she was diagnosed, she started eating healthier and began lifting in addition to her normal workout routine. This propelled her desire to explore more of sharing who she is with others. “I decided I was going to be different, to rise above and express myself,” Heidi explains. Her diagnosis was a rebirth, a chance to start over. In addition to her own personal journey, Heidi has also dedicated much of her time helping other women with MS and other diseases to be stronger and lead healthier lifestyles. As the owner of Fit and Feisty, a personal training business for women, she has a few chemotherapy patients that she trains for free. “Women with short hair and a lot of tattoos can’t compete,” Heidi was told when she decided to become a fitness competitor. With determina-
tion to change the industry for the better, Heidi set out with tattoos, purple hair and a mission to make a statement. “At first, I was overwhelmed because I looked so different than everyone else,” she admits. “I’m very grateful that I have been so embraced by the National Physique Committee,” Heidi continues. Having only competed for a year, Heidi has already placed in the top three, twice. Her goal is to earn her pro card and feels as if nothing can stop her, not even her tattoos, a form of selfexpression uncommon in the fitness competition realm. As tattoos play an important role in her life, Heidi hopes to travel and collect tattoos from different countries all over the world. “We are powerful, despite our injuries” is one of the few quotes that adorns her canvas. Heidi’s artwork has emotional healing power while she trains her body for physical healing and stamina. “I have a lot of bird tattoos. I love birds because they are so free,” Heidi explains. She hopes to open her own gym in the future, a safe place where people can feel comfortable being who they are.
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BUFFALO EXCHANGE BUFFALO EXCHANGE BRINGS SEXY VINTAGE BACK... Words: Cameron Cowan Photography: Sean Hartgrove Vintage is back with a sexy vengeance and with stores like Buffalo Exchange, rockin’ the style is easier and more affordable than ever before. There, you can find gently used clothing and accessories by high-end designers for a fraction of their normal prices. You can bathe in Versace, Chanel, DKNY, Sullen, Obey, Affliction, Patagonia, Rockmount, G-Star, and many more without paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for the privilege. This is especially important for great accessories like shoes, bags, hair pieces, and jewelry. Done in the right way, bargain clothing with a high-end accessory can take an everyday outfit to style stratosphere. The rise of the vintage clothing movement came out of something most people aren’t conscious of: up cycling. This anti-consumer idea is that you take things that people have used and then make them better but modifying them. In fashion, this might mean taking a great band t-shirt and cutting it into a cute halter top. For vintage clothing, up cycling doesn’t necessary mean modifying it, but matching great valuable designer pieces with your regular everyday clothes. Buffalo Exchange stores are located in cities such as Denver, Phoenix, LA, New York, Austin and other recognized fashion cities. The vintage and fashion powerhouse is extremely proactive in be-
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ing a sustainable business that works to protect the environment by reselling and recycling clothing. Additionally, they promote “green shopping” by eliminating shopping bag usage through a program called, Tokens for Bags. Shoppers are given the option to accept a token instead of a bag for purchases and Buffalo Exchange then donates five cents to a charity of the customers’ choice. By doing so, they have raised over $500,000 for thousands of local nonprofit organizations in the last ten years and saved more than ten million bags from polluting the environment. This is just one example of their many charitable efforts. Buffalo Exchange is the place to get your designer and vintage gear for a portion of the price while shopping for several great causes. www.BuffaloExchange.com 51 Broadway Denver, CO, (303) 866-0165 1813 Pearl St Boulder, CO, (303) 938-1924 Cameron Cowan is the creative and writing mind at the head of the Widgery House of Fashion in Denver, Colorado. Look to www. widgeryfashion.com for the latest in fashion blogging, style tips and much more.
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LANDMARK TATTOOS LANDMARK ELECTRIC GHOST TATTOOING Photography: Sean Hartgrove Story: Candies Deezy Liu Landmark Electric Ghost Tattooing resides in Capitol Hill, one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Denver. Tattoo artist owned and operated, Landmark is located in the midst of an eclectic blend of history, culture and art. The five star studio has six artists and one mission: to create a unified, synergistic creative environment in which their art thrives and the clients feel special. The four partners of Landmark wanted to uphold the subculture that they are so passionate about to a higher standard. It was an idea that conspired because these artists wanted to create a collective effort in which everyone was respected. Every artist at Landmark is equal with a mutual respect for each other’s craft. The studio is an intimate setting in which everyone feels comfortable, artists and clients alike. The various styles and talent at Landmark creates a balance between the artists so that they may create the best art for the clients. From various influences specializing in Black and Grey to Japanese Traditional to illustrative twists of Americana, the tattooers at Landmark have a unique style for everyone. “We want people to have a positive memory of the experience,” Seth Brown, one of Landmark’s partners says. “We treat everyone with respect, whether they work with us or are our clients,” he continues. From walk-ins to body suits, Landmark can do it all. They like to keep the option of walk-ins available to those who enjoy the spontaneity of tattoos. However, several of the artists are booked out months in advance. Whatever type of tattooing occurs at Landmark, they ensure artistic value and customer service that is held to the highest of standards. “As long as the customers leave satisfied, we’re happy,” Seth says. The elite tattoo studio aims to propel the tattoo industry forward, in a positive manner. The Landmark name was agreed upon by the artists because of its uniqueness as well as a way to not exclude any demographic. People of all walks of life enjoy getting their artwork at the studio. A passionate, vibrant culture exists at Landmark, where a creative and stress-free environment is encouraged. It is an artistic “landmark” where artists and tattoo enthusiasts alike can flourish.
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TRISHA LURIE Gear Art by Trisha Lurie Photography: Ray Gutierrez & Sean Hartgrove A decadent bombshell has taken the indie rock scene by storm, Trisha Lurie. Not only is she here to make a statement, Trisha Lurie is here to make history. She was the first tattooed model to appear in Playboy. She romances our rock n’ roll indie hearts with her upcoming debut album, “Romancing Neptune”. Trisha Lurie describes music as her salvation, the only way in which she could heal herself. In an interview with InkSpired Magazine, the indie superstar reveals the story behind her music.
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InkSpired Magazine: Is your recently released music video, “Dark Side” from personal experience?
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Trisha: The music video for Dark Side and the lyrics are definitely based off of past personal experiences but I also pulled from the emotions and experiences from other people in my life. I am sure we all have done it to ourselves or known someone who becomes addicted to bad love. That’s really what the song is about, jumping head first down a rabbit hole and chasing something that seems so delicious even though it could be the death of you. When you finally realize that the love is toxic, you’re already in too deep. I guess sometimes you have to completely break into pieces before you can put your life back together into a new shape. Sometimes you have to go to the dark side to see the light.
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InkSpired Magazine: Who is your inspiration?
InkSpired Magazine: What influences your music?
Trisha: The most inspirational people to me as far as music goes are those that are unapologetically true to themselves, like Jack White, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Dave Grohl, Tom Waits, The Black Keys and even Lady Gaga. I am attracted to and inspired by artists who don’t care if you get it or not. There are also so many artists that I look up to because in a way, their music was a savior to me through a rough childhood. Sound Garden, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Radiohead and Tool are some of the artists I will be forever grateful for. I am excited that there are quite a few new rock bands hitting the scene this year too. We went through a rock and roll dry spell for pretty much ten years or something.
Trisha: When I write a song it’s because in that moment I am really feeling like there is something that I need to get out of me fast, like a fire in my belly. Whether it’s because I am in love or frustrated by love, dealing with loss, angry at an injustice or upset about those who are abused and don’t have a voice. I guess in a way it’s a type of therapy for me. Of course, I am trying to make a great song while I’m at it. I hope that people who listen to my music can connect with it and maybe in that moment we are all in it together, through the experience of music.
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InkSpired Magazine: What role do tattoos play in your personal and professional career? Trisha: I remember the first time I saw a woman with full sleeves. I was in line at a grocery store about the age of 8, behind this Japanese woman with traditional Japanese work all over her body. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I said to myself, one day I am going to have art all over me. I started slowly, like most people with an ankle tattoo of a sunrise shell. Since I was living and surfing in Oahu, it seemed like the thing to do. That was it, I was hooked. However, I didn’t get my sleeve until after I gave birth to my son. At that point, I figured I wasn’t going to model anymore and was going to focus on my art. However, at about that same time, I started seeing more tattoos in mainstream media and ads. I thought, well if they can still get work, maybe I can land some jobs too. So I jumped back in the mix but I never thought it would last so long. In my personal life, I feel like I am lucky to live somewhere like Santa Monica and Venice beach where it’s pretty liberal and artsy. There are always going to be the prudish people who don’t understand tattoos and want to judge you but they aren’t the type of people I want to talk to anyway. As far as professional career and tattoos, I happen to be in an industry that it doesn’t matter that I have tattoos and that I will be getting more. I know it’s harder for people, like my best friend who is a nurse. In some industries, you can lose your job or not get promoted because of tattoos which is almost like racism. It shouldn’t matter that you have decided to put art on your body, it should only matter that you are an honest person and good at your job. Hopefully, body art won’t be an issue in the future..one would hope anyway. InkSpired Magazine: Who do you hope to perform with in the future? Trisha: I would love to open up for the Foo Fighters, Muse or maybe even The Black Keys and while we are in fantasyland, I’d like to collaborate with Jack White. A girl can dream, right? I am also really into bands like The Neighborhood, Cage the Elephant and Walk the Moon, they all kill it! InkSpired Magazine: What personal experiences have made you become the artist that you’ve become? Trisha: Well, like so many other children in the world, I grew up in an abusive household. My extremely religious and abusive upbringing was either going to break me down or force me to overcome it. I learned at a young age that through music and art I was able to feel strong and express my pain in a way
that made me feel like I might survive it after it all. Not to say that I didn’t also try to slap a bandaid on the pain through addictions and self-inflicted abuse along the way. Luckily for me, music was always there for me. I feel incredibly connected to the hardships that women and the children of this world face. Being a survivor myself, I really want to support others who endure any kind of abuse. I also feel that women are forced to be constantly objectified in our society and then at the same time punished for being sensual creatures. My art and music reflects the way I feel about that. InkSpired Magazine: What’s in the future for you? Trisha: Right now, I am dedicated to giving my debut indie rock album, “Romancing Neptune” wings. My goal is to tour this album and then make another one. It’s funny to me that I haven’t even released this album yet and I am already really missing the recording process! I cant wait to make another one, but I suppose that is normal since artists just want to create things all the time!
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InkSpired Magazine: What are your plans for your album? Trisha: I am so fortunate to have been able to make this album with producer and guitarist Pete Thorn and recorded/ engineered by the legendary Bob Clearmountain. Everyone who worked on this album with me is so damn talented and because of that, it turned out to be something I am really proud of. Now that it is done, I would like to release it with the support of a label and see what happens. I have already released a few songs off the album like Rampage and Dark Side on my iTunes to spread the word. I’m crossing my fingers that this album will find a place in this world. InkSpired Magazine: Besides music and modeling, do you have any other plans for your artistry in the future? Trisha: Right now I am custom painting guitars, amps, cabinets and whatever other gear I can get my hands on. It’s pretty rad that I get to mix my two favorite things, music and painting. I hope it’s something that will I do for years to come. I’d also like to get into creating short films and making my own music videos in the future. I really love photography and film. InkSpired Magazine: What is your favorite project to date?
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Trisha: I’d have to say that what I am doing right now with the custom gear art and making this album have been my favorite projects to date. Until I make another album and then that will be my favorite project.
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InkSpired Magazine: In addition to custom painting guitars and amps, what do you enjoy doing in your free time? Trisha: I am a devout surfer and single mom, so in between making music, art, chasing waves around while taking photos and documenting everything, I’m also trying to get a decent margarita and see a band rock out. I am also acting in films and modeling from time to time because it’s still something I really enjoy doing. At this point, I only want to be involved in projects that I think are fun or interesting, not just because it pays the bills. There is one thing I don’t really like to do and that is sit still for too long. I will rest when I am dead. Sexy, artistic and edgy with a touch of sensuality, Trisha Lurie is a musical force to be reckoned with. With looks to kill, talent to swoon and passion in her craft, the “Dark Side” Goddess is here to take you over. She humbly describes herself as someone who makes art and music but her presence is powerful, almost addictive and her talent is bold. Passionate, dynamic and fearless, Trisha Lurie is truly a work of beautiful art. http://TrishaLurie.wordpress.com www.Facebook.com/TrishaLurieMusic www.Youtube.com/TrishaLurie www.Twitter.com/TrishaLurie Instagram: @trishalurie
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SYC FUCK Photography: Sean Hartgrove
SYC FUK is Street Youth Couture From Unwanted Kids, a 100% pure punk rock n’ roll rebellion high-end street wear clothing brand. With mad love for the Denver Broncos, SYC FUK recently launched a new sports’ line, representing any team that you’d like. All products are American and custom made, using the highest quality of products and fabrics, made for and by SYC FUKS. Stay tuned for SYC FUK gear coming to InkSpired’s online store soon: www.InkSpiredMagazine.com/products.
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INTERVIEW MEI CHIANG Photography: Sean Hartgrove Mei Chiang is a Chinese American tattooed model with a delicate edginess. Born in Illinois but raised by a fairly traditional Chinese family, Mei perfectly balances the line that bridges the gap between alternative and traditional culture. As soon as she turned 18, she got her first tattoo. “I was finally legal and always wanted my grandma’s name tattooed on me,” she explains. Her family wasn’t crazy about the idea of Mei getting tattooed. “My mom thought the devil was in the ink, she thought it would change me,” she reveals. Her family became more accepting of tattoos after they realized it was a way of artistic self-expression for Mei. Getting tattooed didn’t change her, it empowered her. “I love my parents so much and I’m very grateful for their support and understanding.” Mei’s body serves as a journal for her tattoos, a collection of artwork that represents various time periods in her life and the evolution of herself as a person. She was also a partner of a tattoo and piercing shop called GoldFinch in Maui. The shop reflected her desire to try something different and her passion for tattoos. As an alternative model, Mei has appeared at various tattoo conventions and has been published in several magazines. “Working with Sean Hartgrove is a dream come true. I idolize him,” Mei says of her experience shooting with him in this feature. The asian tattooed beauty hopes to continue modeling and working with more photographers.
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