A mother of 800 tattoos, which also includes facial ink, is challenging the assumption of being a ‘bad mom’ due to her significant body art collection. Valerie Watson, a 34-year-old artist from San Diego, California, has inked 78% of her body with tattoos since getting her first one at 14. Her body art spans her legs, stomach, back, arms, and face, with no intention of slowing down. Valerie plans to fully cover her body with tattoos, estimating an additional $50,000 to complete the transformation.
An 800-tattooed mother, who proudly displays ink on her face, has hit back at those quick to judge her parenting abilities based on her extensive body art collection.
Valerie Watson, a 34-year-old artist hailing from sunny San Diego, has adorned nearly 80 percent of her body with stunning tattoos.
Critics often criticize the mother of two for her noticeable tattoos, suggesting that she isn’t being a positive role model for her children.
She wants to set the record straight that despite her visible tattoos, she is a devoted mom to her two sons, Wolf aged three, and Xavier aged fifteen. She hopes to dispel any misunderstandings about face tattoos and show that she is still a loving and responsible parent.
Valerie received her first tattoo at 14 and has since acquired hundreds more, investing a significant amount of money in the process. When discussing the misconceptions surrounding facial tattoos, she stated, “Many believe it’s a sign of mental health issues, thinking only ‘crazy’ people get facial tattoos.” However, she feels confident in her own skin and is at peace with her appearance. Despite facing online criticism and receiving stares from strangers in public, Valerie remains unfazed. She sometimes forgets about her facial tattoos and wonders why people are staring at her, only to be reminded by her son. The obsession with tattoos began during her teenage years as a means of expressing herself after years of feeling like she didn’t belong.
They now span across her whole body, from her legs and stomach to her back, arms, and even face.
She is showing no signs of slowing down and is committed to tattooing her entire body. She anticipates that it will require another $50,000 in expenses to complete the project.
Valerie is a huge fan of Halloween, and she has quite a collection of tattoos dedicated to the spooky occasion. Among them are various portraits of well-known horror movie villains such as Michael Myers, Jason, and Leatherface.
Valerie, self-proclaimed as a contemporary Harley Quinn, utilizes her tattoos as a form of self-expression and artistic outlet. She enjoys playing with her appearance by trying out different hairstyles to further enhance her unique look.
Valerie revealed that her fascination with tattoos began during her teenage years when she struggled with feeling like she didn’t belong. Recalling her rebellious attitude back then, she shared, “I always felt like I was different and never quite fit in.” She got her first tattoo while on vacation after impulsively choosing a shop that has since closed down, describing it as a less than stellar experience.
Valerie shared that growing up, she always knew she was going to be a rebel. She never felt like she fit in and wanted to express herself in a unique way. She and her husband, Wes, share a love for Halloween and even tied the knot on the spooky holiday. As a tribute to her love for the occasion, Valerie has several tattoos including a pumpkin, ghost, spiderweb, and zombie bite. Among her collection are also detailed portraits of famous horror movie killers like Michael Myers, Norman Bates, Jason, and Leatherface on her leg.
Describing herself as a modern-day Harley Quinn, Valerie uses her body art as a form of self-expression and creative outlet. She enjoys experimenting with her appearance, noting that her look is constantly changing – from blue to purple to green hair. Embracing her ever-evolving style, she expressed her love for the endless possibilities of self-expression through tattoos, painting, and crafting.
While Wes is supportive of Valerie’s passion for tattoos and has his own share of ink, he jokingly mentioned that he would rather she refrain from having any more facial tattoos.
Aside from facing criticism online, Valerie shared that she also encounters curious stares from strangers in public places. However, she remains unperturbed by these encounters.
Valerie’s husband, Wes, fully backs her passion for tattoos, as he himself sports quite a few inked designs. However, he did mention that he would rather see her refrain from getting any more tattoos on her face.
“Go ahead and get another tattoo, just not on your face this time. Embrace who you are and stop hiding it. When will this obsession with tattoos end?” he teased, before expressing his admiration, saying, “I genuinely adore it. While some people show their emotions through their words or actions, she showcases hers on her face.”
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Valerie shared that her sons have always been very encouraging of her tattoo choices. According to her, Xavier, in particular, never makes any negative comments. She simply wants him to understand that she is at ease with herself and her body art.
Valerie is determined to keep getting tattoos until every inch of her body is covered, including the palms of her hands. She estimates that this ambitious goal will likely end up costing her around $50,000.
“It’s never-ending for me. I want to keep getting tattoos until every inch of my skin is covered,” she expressed enthusiastically.
Her partner teased, “She always surprises us with bold tattoos. Just not on the face though. When will it all end?” he quipped, before admitting, “But I have grown to love it. While some wear their heart on their sleeve, she wears hers on her face.”
Valerie mentioned that her sons fully support her ink journey. “Xavier noticed my tattoos when he was around six or seven. He realized that I’m the only mom with tattoos like that,” she reminisced. “But he was so encouraging and never said anything negative. I want them to see that I’m comfortable in my own skin and that I always want the best for them.”
She shared that Xavier can get his first tattoo at 18, with the condition that they all agree on the design together. As for herself, she plans to continue until every part of her body is covered, revealing that achieving this may cost her an additional $50,000.
“I want to keep going until my whole body is a canvas, including the palms of my hands,” she declared, undeterred by the cost.
