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V-V-V-VERONICA!
HOT INK
by Sylvia Hagar
Photos by Todd Casey
From the November 2006 issue of PRICK Magazine
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Veronica is not just another blonde on some Web
site. This chick, born in Sweden and raised in
California, has got the boobs and the brains.
Besides modeling and doing interviews for Godsgirls.com
she still has time to write, paint and play with her robo
dwarf hamster named Dr. Dre. This hottie lives the exciting
life of a star, but her real goal is to become the next
great female tattoo artist. Recently, she happened to
have a few minutes to answer some questions for us.
Sylvia: At 21, you already have quite a
few large tattoos. How old were you
when you got your first tattoo?
Veronica: I waited until a few months after I turned
18 to start getting tattooed. I knew ever since I
was young, that it was something that interested
me and would probably be a huge part of my life.
Most of your tattoos were done by well-known
tattoo artists. Where do you get
your knowledge?
Lately, I get to see a lot of different work, especially
with my job as a model/journalist for
Godsgirls.com. I have interviewed Juan Puente, Matt
Shamah, Nick Baxter, Jeff Page, Vicback, Daniel Albrigo,
Joe Capobianco, Jime Litwalk, and I'm working on stuff with Scott Sylvia. I have
decided to put a disclaimer on all of my interviews now. It states that I know I am
no real tattoo critic, but after all, nobody really knows anything. Everything in the
tattoo industry is all opinion, right?
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Do you have any plans for future tattoos? Any certain artists that
you would like to get tattooed by?
I have plans as far as certain things I would like to get tattooed at some point. I am
going to get my ribs colored soon by Gunnar. I would love to be tattooed by
Brandon Bond, and maybe, if I ever make it over there, Tokyo Hiro. For my birthday,
this year, I've decided to get a tattoo from Carson Hill; we'll see if I can get an
appointment. In my opinion, Hill and Nick Baxter have taken tattooing,
at least as far as realism is concerned, to another level.
They are both so young and so talented.
Tell me about your modeling job for Godsgirls.com.
Even though doing some modeling has definitely exceeded what I
ever thought it would, (and also provided me with financial security)
I have never considered myself a career model, or a professional
model, or seeking modeling employment. Funny,
right? I have turned down many paying jobs, even. Mostly
because you water yourself down. I have shot so many
sets for godsgirls.com and have pretty much used that as
an outlet to accomplish anything I wanted. Sure, while it
ends up as porn, it is still awesome work.
What do you do when you're not in front of a
camera or interviewing artists?
I draw, write, and paint. All of this is done while on the computer
[laughs]. I sew like an underpaid sweatshop
- really clean D.I.Y. stuff or
sometimes just a good ol' hem
in some pants.
You told me about wanting to become a tattoo artist
yourself one day. What's the problem with finding the
right shop for an apprenticeship?
It seems that those I know who live in Los Angeles are discouraging it
because women don’t often assume the role of a tattoo artist. They
feel that women have it hard in the industry, and let's face it...it's true.
Mad props to Jen Dabbs for making it, she's one of my modern day
inspirados as well as a hero in some ways.
People will always stereotype. By segregating ourselves because we
have the capability to give birth to a baby, have breasts, and have battyfucking-
eyelashes will only make it worse. The artist should have no
face. They should have their art
speak for their careers and, if you
are a female, feel empowered
through your art, not your bathroom
sign. Dare to be different and
dare to break the definition that
brings so many down.
I will become an artist myself
one day, and I hope that I am so
fucking awesome that I can pick and
choose what tattoos I want to do.
In fact, I will be like that from the
start. Sure, while it's all about making
that G.T.A., it can also be about
passion, too. It's quality over quantity.
Never compromise yourself
unless, of course, it is to gain experience
or knowledge. I'm punk,
dude. Never grow up. Never give in.
Do what you fucking want to do.
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