She's gangster, she's fabulous, and she kicks cancer in the balls! My inspiration for drawing this character were the fashion turbans I used to wear when I lost all my hair from chemotherapy, and her wings are based on the tattoo of a bee on my chest that nicely covers … (read more)

She's gangster, she's fabulous, and she kicks cancer in the balls! My inspiration for drawing this character were the fashion turbans I used to wear when I lost all my hair from chemotherapy, and her wings are based on the tattoo of a bee on my chest that nicely covers the scar through which my chemo port was inserted. The many piercings on her wings symbolize the transformation of pain into glamour. With this piece, I would like to share the magic of body modification to those who do not understand it :)