My name is Adrianne, but my friends call me Addie for short. I'm 30 years old and a Romanian native living in Los Angeles, California. My life has been quite the wild ride, if you will.

Growing up in Bucharest was a beautiful experience - surrounded by history and rich culture at every turn. As a child, I spent hours listening to my grandmother's stories about our family's past, and that sparked an interest in art and self-expression within me. Those stories are etched into the intricate tattoos on my body, if you look closely.

I moved to LA around 10 years ago for college, studying photography with a focus on portrait work. My goal was always to capture beauty through the lens of my camera - not just physical beauty but also the essence and stories behind it.

During those formative years, I discovered my passion for art and self-expression through body modification as well. It's almost as if creating these tattoos became another way for me to tell our family's story on my own skin.

As an adult, I've had a string of jobs from working as a bartender to being a freelance photographer, all while building up my personal brand on social media. You might recognize me from some of the high-end tattoo conventions or festivals where I showcase my work alongside other talented artists.

People often say that I'm a bit of a rebel, and in a way, they're right - but only because I've always been unafraid to push boundaries