Full Body Suit Before 30 Years Old: Ashley’s 12 Year Epic Tattoo Story
In December 2023, we had the honor of welcoming Ashley to Zen Tattoo Studio with an ambitious goal in mind—completing her full body suit by the time she turned 30. For the past 12 years, Ashley has been passionately working on her tattoo masterpiece, collaborating with some of the top artists around the world. Her dedication to art and boundless enthusiasm made this project both memorable and exciting for us.
What made her journey even more special was her commitment to travel all the way from Wisconsin, USA, covering over 900 km, to work with our talented artist Igor. Her first session with us was focused on her neck tattoo—a stunning design that incorporated delicate flowers and filigree, blending beautifully with her existing chest piece. This intricate tattoo was completed in just two days. And let’s not forget Ashley's pain tolerance—she rated it a mere 2/10! We’re convinced she’s built for getting tattooed, with a pain threshold most can only dream of!
After that, Ashley honored us by deciding to complete her entire body suit here at Zen, with Igor leading the way. She returned in April for her next session, where Igor created two breathtaking Japanese-inspired tattoos on either side of her ribs. Now, as many know, the ribs aren’t exactly the most comfortable spot to get tattooed, but Ashley handled it like a pro—once again proving she's not quite human when it comes to tattoo pain!
With the suit coming together, Ashley was back in July for two more sessions, focusing on the center of her stomach and, yes, her armpits!
Her final visit was in September, where we filled in all the remaining gaps, and we’re proud to say that Ashley achieved her goal of being fully covered just one month before her 30th birthday!
Working with Ashley has been an extraordinary experience for the Zen team. Her kindness, dedication, and trust in us and Igor will always be appreciated, and she’ll forever be a part of the Zen family.
As of now, Ashley is set to enter a tattoo competition in the full body suit category. We wish her all the best, and we have no doubt she’ll take home the win. Here's to you, Ashley—thank you for letting us be part of your incredible tattoo journey!
