Instagram girl Ash Soto is taking the app by storm with her own unique spin on her body!!
…we had a little catch-up with her…
Age – 22
Zodiac sign – Virgo
Lives – Orlando, Florida
Loves – Art, dogs, and Sailor Moon
Hates – Chocolate, negativity, waking up early
Yo Ash
Yo hey girl mag!
What’s your week been like
My week has been pretty good so far. Busy with a surprise I have for all my supporters. Can’t wait to share with you angels.
So what gave you the idea to start drawing on your body and turn it into art
Basically my whole family is into art so it’s always been a part of my life. I knew I wanted to do something different, and art is so beautiful and it’s everywhere if you just look closely. So mixing art with something people may perceive as an imperfection just creates a masterpiece.
How do maps make you feel
I love maps, globes, whatever it is that has to do with maps I like. I have a map naturally on my body so it’s only fair.
Who is your favourite artist
I can’t choose so I’ll just name some of them. Lucas David, Eromatica, Pink Bits… and I have so many more but I’m not going to bombard you with names.
What’s it like being you
I’ll tell you this. I am far from perfect and I have my good days and also bad. I go through the same struggles as anyone else.
If you were drawing the real world, how would you make it better
It’s hard, but doing what I do now is a way that I can contribute to making it better. To stop the self-hatred and to stop the bullying. For people to embrace every inch of themselves no matter what they look like.
How do you stay positive
You always have a choice. I choose positivity because sometimes life throws obstacles at us that make us want to be negative, but it’s our job to take that negativity and turn it into a positive. Choose happiness every day and I promise you that you will have a brighter day that you won’t let any type of negativity take your shine away.
What’s it like having 149k followers on Instagram – congrats by the way xx
Thank you! It’s crazy to me! I can’t believe that many people follow me because I’m literally the most average girl you will ever meet. It’s surreal and I’m so grateful for each and every one of them because I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support.
What’s your favourite thing about Instagram
I love all the body positivity that has been floating around and just being able to connect with people. Not only that, but the amount of people I can reach to help inspire and support in any way I can.
What’s your least favourite thing about Instagram
The hate. Obviously with social media that’s just something you have to deal with. You just have to block it out. Don’t let the hate break you—let it make you stronger.
How can people feel better about their bodies
The only person that has to accept you and love you is you. The standards of beauty in our society are unattainable to most of us. These standards should not be your goal. Instead, the acceptance of the things that make you imperfectly beautiful should be your main focus. Self love is the best love—always remember that.
What’s the craziest dream you had
I honestly never remember my dreams, is that weird? I’ll try to remember but I always just get bits and pieces.
Our next issue is about scenes. How would your perfect world smell
My perfect world would smell like roses or coconuts because I’m obsessed with anything that has to do with coconuts. All I burn are coconut-scented candles.
The funniest thing that’s happened to you
This is going to sound like the most cliché thing in the world but one time I was at a friend’s birthday party and I had gone to the bathroom with my friend to fix her makeup. I ended up walking out of the bathroom first. I guess I had a piece of toilet paper stuck to my boot but it never ripped from the actual roll, so I kept walking like nothing happened—with piles of toilet paper behind me. My friend tried helping but she couldn’t stop laughing, and when I realized, I couldn’t either. I wasn’t embarrassed because it happens, but it was hilarious.
Where would you go on a spaceship
I wouldn’t know where to go. I’d say surprise me and let it take me wherever. I mean—it’s space—so wherever you go would be too cool.
Ten words that describe you
Honest, humble, understanding, positive, creative, confident, funny (I’d like to think I am), trustworthy, realistic, and lively.
How do you feel about the fashion industry
I think the fashion industry is really expanding now and all about embracing individuality and also all body types—which is so important.
Chocolate or cheese
I do not like chocolate but I do like hot chocolate—is that weird? Anyway, I’m going to have to go with cheese.
Wine or beer
Neither. I’m not a big fan of alcohol.
If you had to make up an emoji for yourself what would it be
It would definitely be some emoji hands with vitiligo on it. I think that would be awesome.
Fav music at the mo.
Dua Lipa is my favorite right now.
Big love, HG xx
Follow Ash on Instagram – @radiantbambi
