interview with venus starr | tattoo models | life story 02/04/2013
Hello Ms.Venus Starr, thanks so much for taking
the time to answer some questions for our readers.
It's a great pleasure to share some of my thoughts with you! Your
style is very inspiring, unique, n' sexy!
Q: Talking about your look... I've noticed lots of
tattoos on your body. When did you get your first tattoo, what was it?
A: Tramp stamp on my lower back of a butterfly, my first lover and
love bought if for me. I thought I was so cool. I also got my star
sign tattooed on my hip that is now covered with a star. Me and my
girlfriends in our private catholic school girl uniforms rocked up
for a tattoo at this little place in my home town of Noosa in
Australia.
Q: What about the other tattoos you have? Guide me a bit
into your inked madness!
A: One of my sleeves are original works by tattoo artist Simon
Morse, a full sleeve of female villains. Black cat, Cheetah, The
Huntress, Poison Ivy. All were drawn in Simon Morse style.
Q: Would you consider tattooing as a way of self expression?
A: Yes. It is also an addiction.
Q: Lots of cool photo-shoots in your portfolio. How long
have you been an alternative model?
A: About 4 years alt modeling and I have been performing &
entertaining for about 10 years.
Q: What part of being a models is the most challenging?
A: Body issues its tough on your mind at times.
Q: What has your favorite photo-shoot?
A: No favorite that's way to hard to answer.
Q: What modeling projects do you have coming up and where
can readers see more of Venus Starr?
A: I have a bunch in LA for a few magazines and work with some
awesome photographers. I cant say to much but one of the magazines
is Savage.
Q: How did you get your nickname?
A: A past lover and a girl I used to think was beautiful in school,
beautiful chocolate skin! Her name was Venus.
Q: What has being a tattooed woman taught you: about
society, yourself, and the idea of beauty?
A: To be confident and be proud of your ink, people will always
judge. Believe in yourself.
Q: Have you ever encounter criticism because of your ink? If
so, how do you react?
A: Yes all the time. I ignore it. Sometimes I retaliate but only
when I'm having a bad day or a tough time in my personal life but
other wise it's not worth it.
Q: Starlet & Circus Showgirl, Aerial Artist, Neo burlesque
Dancer, Hula Hoopist and Entertainer Extraordinaire! Wow! Which one
describe you the best? Which profession you find most interesting
and why?
A: I'm an all round show girl, I have been since I was 5, a dram
queen and an exhibitionist. They are all interesting.
Q: Talking about Burlesque... Where is the "red line"
between erotic and vulgar (cheap) during a burlesque show?
A: Burlesque is a parody. It can be erotic and vulgar some people
find vulgar or erotic. Cheap burlesque to me is inexperience.
Q: What is the beauty trick you do before show?
A: I do tend to go a little crazy and hypo with fellow cast members.
Q: Is there any photographer you would love to collaborate
with?
A: When I head back to LA I will be working with Alvarado. Last time
I was there we were booked but had to cancel :( sux, so yay! this
time we get to shoot. I would also like to shoot with Dangerously
Dolly.
Q: What are some of your other hobbies?
A: Circus, My son Floyd, watching programs about serial killers and
drinking miso soup. Oh and shoes!!!!!!!
Q: People could be ruff, jealous, crazy, super-cool... As a
model, what are some of your greatest challenges or obstacles you
face?
A: I always try and stay humble, high profile people that are really
unfriendly are really un attractive. Some days the haters get me
down but my friends pick me up again and keep me going.
Q: What word best describes you?
A: Wild.
Q: In a few words, can you give a little advice to the new models?
A: Variety! Don't be boring! Be creative.
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