Sweater - Forever 21| Dress - H&M
Artwork by: Audrey Kawasaki | Tattoos by: Karrie Lynne Whitfield at Devotion Ink
My little snippet in the article in April's issue of "Howl In Lowell Magazine"
"Swallow tattoos have always been popular, but they started with sailors traveling far from home. Swallows are known for returning home to the same location every year to nest. My first swallow represents the time I lived in California and the second represents home to my friends and family in Lowell. For me, those will always be about travel, returning home, and the sense of loyalty to the people who you love and always come back to. The artwork on my arm is inspired by Audrey Kawasaki painting called "The First Time." Her work is simple but captivating, and it really speaks to me. I get a lot of positive responses to my tattoo but my older family members, being very traditional, had a hard time understanding why I did it. But they are just for me and I enjoy them. Every time I look at them, I think, this is who I am and it keeps me grounded."
Photo by: Tory Germann
