Tattoo of the week: An ink marathon
Some people relax during break. Others, like VTSU Castleton student Isabella Luna, turn it into a full-blown tattoo adventure.
Over the course of one whirlwind weekend, Luna got not one, not two, but four tattoos, each with its own story and meaning.
The ink marathon began on Thursday, April 10, with a visit to an old tattoo artist.
“I started with a back tattoo from my old artist,” she said.
And things really got wild just two days later at the Saratoga Tattoo Expo on April 12.
“So, I pull up and it was so overstimulating,” Luna shared. “I just heard the sound of all the buzzing and the sounds of the disinfectant. There was a lot going on.”
Held in a large venue buzzing with creativity, the expo had no appointments, just a stampede of artists and tattoo enthusiasts ready to make art on the spot.
“It wasn’t just tattoo artists. There were crowds of people, all trying to get tattoos,” she said.
But despite the chaos, Luna was impressed by how spotless everything was.
“It was a very clean and cleanly place,” she said.
At the expo, she added three more tattoos to her growing collection: a rib tattoo of a cross, symbolizing her faith, a butterfly on the back of her arm to honor her late grandmother, and the word “adorn,” a simple but powerful word that resonates deeply with her.
“I just really like the word adorn. It means to make more beautiful, and I try to see the world through that lens now,” Luna explained.
Even more impressive? She scored all four tattoos including tip for just $350.
For Luna, the experience wasn’t just about the tattoos it was about expression, being spontaneous, and carrying a bit more beauty with her wherever she goes.
After all, what better way to adorn life than with a little ink?
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