Interview with Cyn Vicious — Tattoo model and Full time mom of four
Cyn Vicious is a 25-year old model residing in Methuen, Massachusetts.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I am from Methuen, MA., and currently raising a family of four with my Tattoo Artist Husband Jake Parrington. I have two daughters Jazmyn and Morghyn, and two sons Jakekub and Maddox. I’m happy taking the kids out to dinner, the movies or to the Demolition derby; if I do have time to myself I love to take yoga and pole classes, and also just went skydiving recently and can’t wait to go again. I’m an Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Dancer, and of course model occasionally.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
My mom was actually the one that got me into modeling: when I was younger I took different training courses and was with an agency, but I hated it, as I thought the poses were boring, and the people were too. In High School, a friend told me he wanted me to be one of his models and I was aprehensive, since I hated photos being taken of me up until then, but I loved it! It was fun feeling creative and getting the almost immediate reward of seeing the photos afterwards.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My short list of photograpers and designers I hope to collaborate with as soon as possible! Photographers including Radiant Inc, Laura Dark, Keith Selle, Sonja Lux, Rev Vegas, Winterwolf, Lew Mew, Tiffany Ann; Designers including Dawn Matrix, Ashley Rose, Couture Rubenesque Latex, I’m forgetting so many right now, but I’m trying to keep this short, and these are who I’m currently drooling over. My goal for 2016 is very general but also very well planned: I have a list I have been compiling full of hundreds of magazines and their submission requirements. I hope to submit my butt off to as many as possible this year.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I do have a very limited time allotted for modeling, but I try to sneak in as much time as possible because it makes me happy. I do mostly photo shoots but I’m open to all styles, because when working with a photographer, you are a collaborative team. I have a list of different concepts and things I hope to create and when I offer one of those to a photographer, they take them and add on their creative perspective. I usually do my own makeup and styling and have been designing the things I wear for the shoots that are very important to me. I’m not sure how to classify all the things I have made into one category, as the styles I love to look at would be more gothic in nature, particularly gothic lolita and I also love anything that seems steampunk influenced, and wherever the victorian era is incorporated, I am fascinated. My personal style is very different, I’m very minimalistic and my look is more bohemian. Here are a few of my portfolios: ModelMayhem.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
Worst experience would have to be SNC Photography. He’s a creep that promised me 100 an hour for three hours, made me pick him up after driving two hours out to him, put me in extreme danger, and then had me drop him off. He gave me only two photos he took on a cell phone and never anything from the actual shoot. Best experience hands down was at the very beginning of my modeling career. My very good friend Ron Bork flew me out to Florida and we shot 3 sets a day for a week. It is something I will remember for the rest of my life.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I’m just saying some body painters get really weird.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I don’t have a gym membership, but with four kids I wouldn’t have time for one, so I incorporate “workouts” into my everyday routine. I eat right and provide healthy homecooked meals to my kids because I want their bodies as happy as possible, but I also know the importance of knowing when to treat yourself. Pizza and ice cream are always going to be a part of my diet.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
My nipples are a little surprising because they are tattooed entirely over to look like natural hearts.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I suppose everyone has flaws they find within their body, but I find it really important to love yourself just the way you are. I’m not a barbie doll, and I’m not looking to trade in my parts for plastic just yet.
Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner?
My husband, and father to my children is Jake Parrington. He is the incredible Award Winning Tattoo Artist, out of the Massachusetts area, responsible for the work I’m very proud to have adorning my body. We travel all around the country together attending tattoo conventions. Check out his work on Instagram @Tattoosbyjake
Visit Cyn Vicious’s website for more photos and information