As we head into the 42nd issue of InkSpired
Magazine, we are excited to bring you a
fresh spin on our existing concept. Each new
issue of InkSpired presents a different story,
a contrasting mindset, another angle of the
things we get to experience each month.
A story came across my desk that reminded
me of where I came from, where I’ve been,
and where I’m headed: Unwritten Law. Not
only have I been listening to them for more
than a decade, “Seein’ Red” is one of my
favorite songs of all time. It is one of those
anthems that brings me back into a whirlwind
of memories every time I hear it. As a band
that has progressed with the evolution of
alternative rock, interviewing them this month
has been significantly symbolic of my own
progression.
GhostCircus Apparel graces the fashion
section and our cover this month, featuring
model, Shannon Sumner by Keith Selle
Photography. Working with the fashion line’s
mastermind, Eli James has been nothing
short of a pleasure. Positive. Driven. Brilliant.
a beautiful photo set by Mr. Gri. We also
interview Carlos “Mr. Nasty” Orellana. In
10 questions that he very entertainingly
answers, we learn more about the heavily
tattooed personality who has built an empire
and large fan base around his personal
brand.
As we transition from spring to summer,
InkSpired delves into stories that is
representative of the core of tattoo culture progression, passion, support, and reminders
of the lighter side of life. This month, we lost
one of the greatest contributors and original
documentarians of tattoo photography and
underground culture: Charles Gatewood.
An icon of modern photography, he will be
greatly missed.
ISSUE NO. 42 DEDICATED
IN FOND MEMORY OF
CHARLES GATEWOOD
Signed,
Candies Deezy Liu, Editor-in-Chief
As supporters of tattooed veterans since
the inception of InkSpired, we are proud
and excited to feature Curtis Bean’s Art
of War Project in InkSpired Story. Guest
writer, Cameron Cowan interviews Curtis to
share how his awe-inspiring nonprofit helps
veterans through the power of art.
In “Interview,” we host a Q&A with alternative
model from Romania, Andreea Rosse with
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