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While most people exercise this freedom within the bounds of conventional fashion and grooming, few take self-expression to the extreme like Amber Luke, an Australian woman whose life\u2019s mission is to transform her entire body into a living canvas.<\/p>\n<p>Amber\u2019s journey into the world of tattoos began at just 16 years old, and what started as a fascination quickly became an obsession. Over the years, she has poured an astonishing $120,000 into body modifications, earning herself the moniker \u201cDragon Girl.\u201d But her transformation has been anything but easy.<\/p>\n<p>One of the greatest freedoms of adulthood is the ability to express yourself however you choose. From the way you dress to how you style your hair, you have the final say in how you present yourself to the world. While most people exercise this freedom within the bounds of conventional fashion and grooming, few take self-expression to the extreme like Amber Luke, an Australian woman whose life\u2019s mission is to transform her entire body into a living canvas.<\/p>\n<p>Amber\u2019s journey into the world of tattoos began at just 16 years old, and what started as a fascination quickly became an obsession. Over the years, she has poured an astonishing $120,000 into body modifications, earning herself the moniker \u201cDragon Girl.\u201d But her transformation has been anything but easy.<\/p>\n<p>While her journey has been painful\u2014both physically and emotionally\u2014she remains fiercely committed to her vision. 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