{"id":21835,"date":"2014-09-03T22:07:18","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T03:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/somewhatnerdy.com\/home\/?p=21835"},"modified":"2014-09-03T22:07:18","modified_gmt":"2014-09-04T03:07:18","slug":"an-interview-with-artist-sarah-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somewhatnerdy.com\/home\/an-interview-with-artist-sarah-miller\/","title":{"rendered":"An Interview with Artist Sarah Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today I have a wonderful surprise for you. \u00a0I have before you, one of my favorite interviews that I have done. \u00a0This interview has been in the works for months and I am proud to say that the interview is finished. \u00a0I was fortunate enough to land an interview with Sarah Miller, a very talented artist as well as tattooist. It is her ability to tattoo masterpieces that landed her on Season 2 of the show Ink Master \u00a0 When I saw her skills on Ink Master, especially after I saw her Star Wars tattoo, I knew I wanted to know more about Sarah and share what I found out with our loyal NERDbase. \u00a0Now I have that opportunity, so ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you, my interview with the one and only, Sarah Miller.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: Who are you and where are you from? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: My name is Sarah Miller and I\u2019m from Pittsburgh, PA. I grew up in upstate New York and moved to PA for college when I was 19.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: How did you discover your artistic talents? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: I’ve always drawn pictures ever since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I started drawing when I was 2-3 years old and haven\u2019t stopped since!<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: Most of my readers will probably know you from your time on Ink Master, Season 2. What was that experience like? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM:\u00a0It was very intense. There were a few times where I was kept awake for days at a time and the only thing that kept me going was red bull and Dunkin Donuts! It was a learning experience, and I think it helped me further develop my skills as a tattoo artist.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SWN: \u00a0Staying on the Ink Master theme, I thought your Star Wars tattoo was sick. How many Star Wars tattoos have you done in your career? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: I’ve lost count; it\u2019s been a lot. I love doing pop culture tattoos, especially things that have had meaning for me. Star Wars is one of my biggest influences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: \u00a0Now changing the subject to Star Wars, which film is your favorite? Do you prefer the original trilogy or the prequels?<\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: Original trilogy for sure. The Empire Strikes back is my favorite. I like the original story arc and the acting way better. In the new trilogy it seems more about the CGI and action sequences instead of developing the story, which I\u2019m not a big fan of.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: By looking at your art, I can also tell you are into comics. Do you still read them and if so, what titles? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: Yes, I\u2019m very into comic books. I\u2019m actually working on my own, due out later this year! It\u2019s titled, \u201cThe Valkyrie\u2019s Wode.\u201d I\u2019m going to be at New York Comic Con in October for the grand premiere. When I\u2019m not working on any projects, yes I still like to read comic books. My favorites are Witchblade, Amazing Spider-Man, and The Walking Dead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: When you are not expressing your artistic talents through tattooing, what is your next favorite form of artful expression? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: Painting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SWN: \u00a0What are your plans for the future? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: Right now I\u2019m really just focusing on launching my comic book and keeping up with Ink Master appearances and the tattoo convention circuit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: \u00a0Where can my readers see more examples of your work? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: On my personal Facebook page www.facebook.com\/sarahmillertattoos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: \u00a0I also know that you have cosplayed Xena and Wonder Woman in the past. What draws you to the world of cosplay? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: I like dressing up as my favorite characters because I get to pretend that I\u2019m that character for a little while, which is a lot of fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SWN: What other characters have you cosplayed? Do you have a new cosplay in mind? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: I\u2019ve cosplayed as Naga from Slayers and Dr. Girlfriend from The Venture Brothers. I don\u2019t have a new cosplay in mind right now, but keep checking my\u00a0Facebook\u00a0page. Something cool is in the works!<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: \u00a0I also understand that you have a tattoo shop called Wyld Chyld Tattoo in Pittsburgh, PA. How many tattoos can you get done usually in a week with your hectic schedule? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: Yes, I\u2019m the owner of Wyld Chyld Tattoo and I have a great team of really talented artists working for me. When I tattoo, I usually focus on just one a day. I like to take my time with every piece to make sure it is the best work I can possibly do.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: The next time I am in Pittsburgh visiting family, I am coming down to Wyld Chyld and getting some ink done from who I consider is a true Ink Master. Sound like a plan? <\/strong><\/p>\n

SM: If you\u2019re down for something cool and nerdy (or a Xena portrait) I could see about getting you in!<\/strong><\/p>\n

SWN: Hell yeah I’m in! \u00a0I hope you had as much fun reading the interview as I did talking with Sarah. Be sure to check out her Facebook page as well as picking up her comic, “The Valkyrie\u2019s Wode” when it is available. \u00a0Of course you know I will have to get my issue so that I can do a review. \u00a0Until next time, unleash your inner NERD!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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