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For every tattoo after that, she says she has proudly continued to create original symbols, relying only on herself and her tattoo artist for custom designs.

Note: This article appeared in Solis Magazine in late summer 2013.

Tattoos and Piercings: I have my arms and legs done slowly working on my back! She has appeared in over two dozen magazines so far and has been in more than three dozen runway shows, live appearances, and videos.

Shonda says she also plans to use her modeling career to help more than herself.