aBOUT
Mel was born in North America in 1980. Originally a Bachelors of Science graduate, her continued education blended her passion for the healing arts into the creative and visual arts. Mel has been tattooing since 2006. She grew up mostly in Oregon and frequently gravitated to the coast eventually landing as the first private tattoo studio in Historic Nye Beach.
She is also the author of 'Ladies & Ink: Female Tattooists Around the World.'
Her most favorite styles include American Traditional and Sacred Geometry / Blackwork.
During the slower seasons, Mel enjoys a variety of fine arts including watercolor and woodcut paintings. On occasion, she also takes commissioned work for digital logo designs for online as well as apparel and print work.