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As an inspiration to us all, the upcoming issue of Rebel Ink journal, which launches Memorial Day weekend, is portraying two stunning individuals on its cowl who have overcome super private challenges.
check here , NJ, May 20, 2014 - As an inspiration to us all, the upcoming problem of Rebel Ink journal, which launches Memorial Day weekend, is portraying two beautiful individuals on its cover who've overcome large personal challenges. Carrie Jewell Dugo, a breast most cancers and double mastectomy survivor, and Alex Minsky, a wounded warrior who suffered critical injuries including the lack of his leg in Afghanistan, have our bodies which might be considered “non-traditional.” Profiled in depth in Rebel Ink, we enjoy how each have regained their self-esteem and inspired others via their unique tattoo experiences.

Australian-born Carrie Jewell Dugo was identified with breast cancer during her pregnancy and had a double mastectomy to save lots of the life of her child. Chemo and a quantity of reconstructive surgical procedures left Carrie disfigured and scarred bodily and emotionally. After dealing with stress, anger, melancholy and body image points, she decided that she needed her youngsters to understand her as a confident joyful Mom. She used the Gerson Therapy for therapeutic, attended non secular retreats and dietary weekends. Carrie then decided to assist herself and inspire others by having an attractive corset tattoo utilized over her scars by Dawn-Marie of SkinFlower Cosmic Arts, a talented tattoo artist in upstate New York where Carrie now lives. Inspired by the corset costumes she all the time admired in a favorite film, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Carrie explains, “For me, getting tattooed was empowering. After each session, I felt my confidence and power develop. So I am pleased individuals find me inspirational.”

Orange County, CA resident Alex Minsky was a Marine for almost three years in 2010 when his car ran over an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) while serving in Afghanistan and he suffered serious leg and brain accidents. He was in a coma for 47 days with complete reminiscence loss and his leg was amputated. Although he had tattoos prior to coming into the Marines, he went to Rick Williams Balboa Tattoo in Newport Beach and Sterling Barck at Costa Mesa Tattoo to obtain extra intensive tattoos on his body. While he was understanding to regain strength, a photographer approached him, took some pictures. Soon after, Alex became a mannequin, totally exposing his athlete blade prosthesis with satisfaction to help others with accidents. Alex explains, “When I wrestle, I want one thing, and I find inspiration from other issues. I’m glad individuals are finding inspiration from other things, and if it’s my image, then that’s a great factor.”

Tattoos are an art kind that date back to 6000 BC and have been gaining more mainstream acceptance in recent years as a visual form of private expression. According to a Pew Research Center report from December, 2013, the whole p.c of Americans who have no less than one tattoo are 14% or 45 million. There are 21,000 tattoo parlors in the united states and Americans spend over $1.65 billion on tattoos.

Founded six years ago, the award-winning Rebel Ink magazine (www.rebelinkmag.com) focuses on many leading edge elements of tattoos and the journal now enjoys a a hundred,000 circulation. It is out there at Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, 7-11, Rite Aid and many other retailers, and by subscription. This international journal celebrates distinctive tattoos, tattoo artists, and celebrities via interviews and top quality pictures. Rebel Ink is part of the same company that also publishes Urban Ink and Skin & Ink for individuals of colour.

Commenting on the problem that launches Memorial Day, Rebel Ink Editor-in-Chief, Paul Gambino, explains, “We selected Carrie Jewell Dugo and Alex Minsky as our cowl fashions to indicate the world two tattooed individuals who exemplify braveness and used tattoos for their very own therapeutic course of. We hope it opens the eyes of others to the world of tattoos and the way this form of private expression is an art type like others to be admired...and encourage others.”

Tattoos have been highlighted in quite a few recent films including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hangover series, and extra. Tatoos are seen on quite a few actors including Veritas Aequitas in The Boondock Saints, Dolarhyde’s entire backside in Red Dragon, Robert De Niro in Cape Fear, Mila Kunis in Black Swan, Guy Pearce in Memento, in the New Grand Auto Theft video game characters, amongst many others. Tattoed celebrities embrace Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Mike Tyson, Dwayne Johnson, David Beckham and Rhianna, among many others. Tattooed models are lastly accepted on the runways around the globe, allowing the tattoo art type to return out of the closet, so to speak.

Perhaps not to the extent as Carrie and Alex, other navy veterans have been tattooed with visible memories of battle, loss and struggling. Breast cancer survivors have additionally used tattoos to commemorate their survival and celebrate the fight in opposition to breast cancer. More professionals, such as legal professionals, docs, real property brokers, bankers, now have tattoos. However, some employers nonetheless don't allow them to be visible within the office.

For more info, go to www.rebelinkmag.com. To schedule an interview, or receive excessive decision jpg pictures (including many unique pictures not revealed in the current Rebel Ink article), call Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or [email protected] or name Marci Bracco at (831) 747-7455 or [email protected].

Contact: Marci Bracco Cain Chatterbox Carmel, CA 93923 831-747-7455 [email protected] http://www.chatterboxpr.com

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