# You love Charlotte creativity, so we baked this Biscuit… > Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/we-baked-this-biscuit-just-for-you/ > Updated: 2019-08-22T17:10:23+00:00 > Type: Email Newsletter We love the synthesis of personal story and incredible artistic talent that’s embodied in a tattoo. This week’s Ink Story features makeup artist, --- [wpv-view name=”custom-email-video-feature-display” videoid=”3108″] --- ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Ink-Story-Sammie-1.jpg) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/A-Sammie.jpg) We love the synthesis of personal story and incredible artistic talent that’s embodied in a tattoo. This week’s Ink Story features makeup artist, blogger, Instagrammer and Canadian turned Southerner, Sammie Kolk. Sammie shares the inspiration behind her tattoos, which involve tributes to her mother, father & grandfather, her faith and love for her home country. And, then there’s the girl drinking poison … **[CLICK HERE TO READ MORE & SEE SAMMIE’S TATTOOS.](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/ink-stories-sammie-kolk-loves-mom-n-dad-canada-and-poison/)** --- ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Creative-Besties.jpg) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/A-Kate-and-Nicole.jpg) On this batch of The Biscuit Podcast, we spend time with “Creative Besties,” Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes, creatives at MODE and the leaders of Make-A-Mark in Charlotte, about how they work together, the Queen City creative scene and looming deadlines. Listen now! [**CLICK HERE TO HEAR KATE & NICOLE.**](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/podcast/the-biscuit-podcast-creative-besties-kate-micham-and-nicole-reyes/) --- ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/5-Ridiculous-Questions.jpg) ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/A-Nalee.jpg) **Nalee Thao Designer Extraordinaire + Mischief Maker Instagram: [@narly](https://www.instagram.com/narly/)** There are thousands of Charlotte creatives doing innovative and exciting work all around the city. When we can get a moment of their time, we celebrate. And, we ask them silly questions. Today, it’s our creative collaborator and scion of the creative scene, **Nalee Thao**. Nalee is a freelance graphic designer and full-time artist. She hails from the world of advertising working for agencies like Wray Ward and BooneOakley, and dedicates her free-time (if such a thing exists) to nurturing and growing the local art scene. **And now, our 5 ridiculous questions with Nalee.** **Where is your favorite place to get lost in Charlotte?** These days, I just turn my phone on Do Not Disturb and go thrift stopping. I’ve literally gotten lost in Sleepy Poet and may have cried out for help once. **If you had your pick of a brand new pair of shoes or a set of new brush pens, which would you pick?** Shoes. Crazy, right? “She’s an artist, she’s gonna go for the brush pens!” Nope. I’d rather have the sparkly clean shoes destined for paint splatters! **Who was Charles Duke … and what did he do?** TThis one I know because I’m a nerd! Charles Duke is the youngest person to walk the moon. \*applause\* Did I get it right? [EDITOR’S NOTE: Yup. She’s right. And, he was born in Charlotte.] **If you could mural on any building in Charlotte without fear of reprisal, what would it be?** The Discovery Place building! The exterior of the science and technology museum hasn’t changed much since it opened in the 80s. Let’s ignite the curiosity of passersby and create something fun and engaging to lure them in! **Charlotte needs a new nickname to trademark (one no one has ever seen). What is it?** “Under Construction” ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Interesting-Events.jpg) The Queen City is a town of highly energetic and creative go-getters. That means there’s always something cool or thought-provoking to do. The hard part is deciding WHICH events to attend. Here are some of our faves taking place in the next two weeks: **Aug. 25 – Bike to the Ballpark with Sustain Charlotte** Charlotte Knights at 5:05PM [Click here to buy tickets in the Sustain Charlotte block.](https://groupmatics.events/event/Sustaincharlotte?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=here&utm_campaign=utm_campaign%3Dyour_campaign_name) **Aug. 27 – Meet the Candidates with WFAE** Temple Beth El Charlotte at 5:30PM Presented by the Latin American Chamber of Commerce [Click here for more information.](https://www.wfae.org/community-calendar/event/523246) **August 27 – Play the Charlotte Future 2040 Game** WeWork at The RailYard South End at 6:00PM [Click here for information & registration.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlotte-future-2040-college-game-night-tickets-67740775483) **Sept. 1 – Around the Crown 10K** Uptown Charlotte at 7:04AM [Click here for information & registration.](https://aroundthecrown10k.com/) **Sept. 4 – 1 Million Cups** CPCC Central Campus at 8:30AM [Click here for more information.](https://www.1millioncups.com/charlotte/events/18225) **Sept. 6 – CreativeMornings/Charlotte with John Tosco** Project 658 at 8:15AM [Click here for information & tickets.](https://creativemornings.com/talks/john-tosco) --- **WHERE ARE WE IN CLT? 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